A Brief Background...
I am a self-taught freelance illustrator and have had a pencil in my hands since I was two years old. As a general rule, if it was an animal, I would draw it. I hold a BA in Ancient and Medieval History (minoring in Latin), and have been a geoscience major for the last few years. I start my MSc in Vertebrate Paleontology this fall. My foray into both the humanities and sciences has given me a unique and balanced perspective that enables me to create images that combine art and research with scientific accuracy. My most recent artistic endeavors involve the visual interpretation of fossil organisms, with a particular focus on dinosaurs. The reconstruction of extinct flora and fauna acts as a means to both engage and promote interest, as it is a valuable tool that bridges the gap between the scientific community and the general public. In addition to course work and research, I have had the privilege to be a part of a program that involved prospecting for and collecting dinosaur fossils, presenting me with hands-on experience in anatomy and physiology that could be transferred from the field and onto a piece of paper. Although I am currently experimenting with a digital platform, I work mainly with traditional mediums, such as watercolours, acrylic, etc., however, my favoured method is pencil, whether it be graphite or colour. I also pursue photography as a pastime, with my preferred subjects being of the feathered sort, which I have been interested in and avidly observing since I was a child.
My artwork is currently featured on the University of Alberta's Dino 101 MOOC, the Discovering Dinosaurs exhibit hosted by the University of Alberta Museums, as well as in scientific publications and conference presentations.
My artwork is currently featured on the University of Alberta's Dino 101 MOOC, the Discovering Dinosaurs exhibit hosted by the University of Alberta Museums, as well as in scientific publications and conference presentations.