About Me

I make biological, and environmental concept art; however, what interests me most are the fundamental design elements which are found throughout our world - those which often inform the fictional settings we create. Examples include the shapes found in stone after centuries of erosion, the spirals of a fern as it uncurls in the sunlight, and the primordial morphologies of life both large and small. All of these patterns are fundamental to our universe, and can be explained through laws of chemistry, physics, and biology. In order to understand what we see around us, its vital to study these scientific fields. I think the opposite; however, is equally true. By studying these innate patterns, one can develop a understanding of the universe which goes what beyond academics can teach. Fundamentally, I see my art as a celebration of biology, and a meditation on the natural world.

“The Isla Project” is the current subject of my focus, and its serves a vessel to explore these broad questions of life, place, and biological form. It is a fiction created as an excuse to research the world, to learn about science, and to celebrate creativity. While it is entirely make believe, I have found that it serves as engaging medium to teach others about real established science, while simultaneously provoking the imagination. I have many goals for “The Isla Project”, but some of the underlying questions I seek to answer are the following: What does it mean to know a place, and what does it take to develop an understanding of a setting which does not exist? What are the fundamental characteristics of life? And what can the depths of our own imaginations teach us about the real world?

“The Isla Project” is an interdisciplinary endeavor, and it is a means for me to build skills as an illustrator, art director, animator, and sound designer. While the the project is limited in its scope and eventually I will move on to other things, I see it as a way for me to prove myself in all of the aforementioned fields.