Observations of the natural word have taught me countless lessons—beautiful and brutal simultaneously. My great grandfather immigrated from Scotland as a gardener by trade. My father studied landscape architecture and was a devoted gardener. There is a botanical reverence that runs through my family and for me it manifests not only in the study of plants but also in my studio as I sculpt and draw.

Inflorescence No. 1

*Inflorescence* is inspired by cycles of growth and change, as well as the abundant texture and diverse organic forms that surround me in Western North Carolina. The compositions represent both micro and macro views of the garden and the many metaphors it offers for the human experience.

Simpatico No. 3 available at Blue Spiral One Gallery

Grouping of ceramic objects in white and blue. — Ceramic components in white and blue.

Birds Come and Then They Go, Recycled cast cotton paper Available — *Birds Come and Then They Go,* Recycled cast cotton paper
Available

Available at Hodges Taylor Gallery — Available at Blue Spiral Gallery