Merging natural science precision with cartoon playfulness, I create emotional connections—evoking joy, wonder, and cherished memories.
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
I'm a whimsical science illustrator specializing in pen and ink, watercolor (gouache), and digital illustration. My work spans landscapes, still life compositions, natural science illustrations, and expressive animal and character designs.
Where do you find inspiration?I love the process of being inspired—whether by an image in nature or an idea—and bringing it to life through sketching. I take pride in my concept development, line work, color theory, and composition, ultimately creating pieces that seek genuine emotional resonance with my audience. I work from my own photographs and from imagination, often merging observed reality with the imagined. My influences range from Robert Bateman and R. Crumb to Van Gogh, James Gurney, Dr. Seuss, Audubon, Edward G
What would you do with $25,000?Winning this prize would be a turning point for my art business. I'd transform my brochure-style website into a thriving ecommerce destination, bring in professional support to do it right, and fuel targeted Instagram campaigns to grow my audience—so I can keep doing what I love full time: making art.
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