I am interested in all areas of printmaking, and my specific emphasis is on copper plate etching. I find the precision and multi-step process required of etching to be very alluring. Most of my prints are subjects from nature; I enjoy the challenge that birds, animals and insects present when trying to convey a detailed sense of feathers, fur and exoskeletons. My focus is strictly on the subjects, so often they are presented in solitude to emphasize their individual character and essence. Additional exploration in abstraction allows me to experiment with new techniques and expand my range of expression. ...