Paintings are generated from observations. They are connected to a location, a period of time, specific lighting. I am inspired by the southwest and the relationship between the contemporary world and nature. The southwest landscape is currently in a climate crisis. We need to reevaluate our relationship with the natural world. —- writes We need nature, nature doesn’t need us. Art is powered by creativity and community. These are the forces we need to use heal our community and the natural world.