Sustainability

Nature has always been my refuge and the core of my creative life.

I honor it in my daily life and work by making intentional choices that support the well-being of the planet and by holding myself accountable to grow and improve how I care for the environment.

Solvent-Free & Optimized Painting

I’ve spent years developing a solvent-free, efficient painting process that makes the most of every material:

  • Mindful paint use: I use only what I need, respecting the earth-derived minerals in oil paint.

  • Palette conservation: I store paint using specialized techniques that keep it workable for weeks or even months.

  • Tool longevity: My painting tools and brushes last over a decade thanks to careful cleaning methods that preserve them.

  • Minimal waste studio: I avoid single-use plastics and disposables, choosing lasting, reusable tools instead.

Sustainable Gallery & Studio

My gallery and studio reflect my values. Much of it is built from repurposed materials and designed to avoid excess:

  • I prepare and frame my paintings using archival techniques so they are made to last

  • Art is packed in durable, recyclable materials made from 100% post-consumer waste

  • I keep production low-volume and intentional, avoiding waste that comes with mass production

  • My digital workflow is self-sufficient, with a very low carbon footprint. I avoid cloud systems that depend on energy- and water-intensive data centers.

Personal Life

Sustainability goes beyond my art and work, and I practice it in my daily life:

  • Minimalism and a vegetarian lifestyle for 13+ years

  • Collecting and documenting microplastic pollution to reduce harm to wildlife and support stronger environmental policies

  • Hosting a native perennial garden since 2019 to support declining and threatened pollinator populations