My work philosophy

I choose the image of a chambered nautilus in cross-section as my logo because it fulfills the ideal of nature's inherently perfect design sense. In it's arc it displays beauty, the concepts of fractal science, the dimensions of the golden mean, and the qualities expressed by architect Gyorgy Doczi in "The Power of Limits": that the order and harmony, the freedom and precision that is present in the organic world finds and instinctual resonance with our human design sensibility. Our eye seeks these patterns and translates them into our art, architecture, and everyday artifacts of life. The color indigo represents the curve of sky and the depths of ocean and soul.

It is to this ideal found throughout our natural world, archaeological past, and the faces of ourselves and our imaginations that I enjoy illustrating. I have been drawn inexorably and delightfully toward a life that contains work in art and archaeology; and am always intrigued with how best to convey to others a deeper understanding and appreciation of our past. Portraying the innate eloquence of the work of a human hand or of nature’s gift is an exciting and compelling challenge.

My philosophy of illustration is to communicate all salient information clearly, while also conveying the tactile sense of an artefact or fossil that can evoke so much in a viewer. I always try to add subtle styling to clean lines so as to show the beauty and importance of the materials.

On the other hand, building a graphic design, whether a business card, a role-playing gamer's character sketch, an advertisement, logo, label, or layout is exciting because of the brainstorming and creative interaction with a client. I love the process that is both free and exacting.

Portrait sketching, nature studies, and photography has always been for personal enjoyment so far.