Visual Summary of Summer 2019 Kodiak and Selawik National Wildlife Refuges

Visual Summary of Summer 2019 Kodiak and Selawik National Wildlife Refuges

Summer 2019 marks my fourth summer and seventh national wildlife refuge as an artist in residence with US Fish and Wildlife Service Alaska.  Wow!  I’m thrilled to be continuing this work with an agency that cares deeply for the public lands in Alaska.  This summer brought me to Kodiak and Selawik National Wildlife Refuges and […]

The Making of “Tundra Woman” (Yup’ik Eskimo Elder Sophie Sakar Berry Picking on the Tundra)

The Making of “Tundra Woman” (Yup’ik Eskimo Elder Sophie Sakar Berry Picking on the Tundra)

A photographic telling of the making of “Tundra Woman – Portrait of Yup’ik Eskimo Elder Sophie Sakar”. Read the incredible story of Sophie and hear from her family members about what she means to them and what this artwork stands for.

A Photographic Journey in Yukon Flats and Togiak National Wildlife Refuges

A Photographic Journey in Yukon Flats and Togiak National Wildlife Refuges

Journey with me on my 2018 expeditions to Yukon Flats and Togiak National Wildlife Refuges in Alaska. Supported and guided by US Fish and Wildlife Service for the third year, my intention was to learn, expand, grow and understand more about the wilderness of Alaska and the Native people who live by the will of the land. Here are my favorite shots from the journey!

On Wings of Inspiration – Art Outreach in Vicente Guerrero

On Wings of Inspiration – Art Outreach in Vicente Guerrero

In Relation’s 2017 journey to Vicente Guerrero to paint a mural, draw portraits, plant gardens, and donate art supplies to Mujeres Nuevo Comienzo, a shelter serving women who come from abusive situations.

Stories from the North Part 2: Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

Stories from the North Part 2: Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

The second of two blog posts detailing my time in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as an artist in residence with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, summer 2016.

Stories from the North Part 1: Arctic Village

Stories from the North Part 1: Arctic Village

Arctic Village: The beginning of my Artist Residency with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Summer 2016.

Stories from Kenya – A Month to Paint, Draw, Learn and Grow

Stories from Kenya – A Month to Paint, Draw, Learn and Grow

Telling the tales from Kenya during In Relation’s one month journey to the Motherland.