Nature and architecture inspire my work. As a child, I grew up in a small New Hampshire town, spending my free time exploring the vast forest that stretched for miles around my home. I was deeply fascinated by the way nature changed over time. I wanted to know each plant, how it came to be, and what it would become one day.

I found healing from life’s hardships by quietly observing the world around me. When I was young, I found comfort in the forest, but as I grew older and moved away, I had to find new places for solace. Once I moved to Columbus, I found the most peace in places that seemed forgotten, uninhabited, almost waiting for new life to be breathed into them. Nature often slowly reclaimed these structures, reminding me that nothing is wasted and that nature always pays attention, even when we as people do not.

Nature, science, and art became a constant in my life. I began painting in high school, but I wanted to understand the scientific intricacies of what I was witnessing. To satisfy this need, I attended Ohio Wesleyan University, where I studied Botany and Sociology. I hope to inspire others to become more curious and observant of the world around them.