Bold Coast Burns

ic Designer. I chose Graphic Design and never quite found the balance I so craved as an artist. Sitting in front of a glowing screen challenged by font combination and code, I struggled with my career path. Marine life was the subject that I wanted to work with and I was constantly told that this alone would not sustain a design career. While evolving as an artist over the years I've tried several mediums, pen and ink, pencil, watercolor and wood carving. It wasn't until I held my first woodburning pen in the winter of 2016 that I realize this was my new passion. Woodburning fully consumed all my time as I pushed beyond typical techniques and strategies. I have found a way to pair my love for marine life and illustration and I hope that I can continue doing it for years to come. My process utilizes a standard burning unit in conjunction with an array of torches varying in size. I use the burning tool for areas containing lots of fine detail, while the torches allow me to freestyle creating depth and texture. In each piece, I strive for the illusion that you can reach over and pull the fish away from the wood. I can't emphasize enough how much of my time is spent exploring new methods every day. When I am not found in my studio, I am beneath the surface freediving and spearfishing on the Maine coast peaking in caves for Cunner or waiting for a school of Po***ck to pass me by.