Faceted Landscapes of New England

I have lived all over North America—from Manhattan and Florida to Toronto, Wisconsin and now Seattle—but the trees, rocks, woods and beaches of New England are dearest to me. They are part of my DNA. 

I now work with a medium-format camera because there is so much detail in each image—every chip of paint or sea-battered shingle, every chimney brick of an oceanside cottage—invites close viewing and creates an immersive experience. I have always admired Andrew Wyeth, Edward Hopper, Thomas Cole, Winslow Homer and others who have called New England home. They have inspired me to push the boundaries of my photography by using technological tools and other mediums such as watercolor, casein, inks and gouache, to free the image from the rigid confines of a photograph. I do not mount these behind glass. Instead, I coat each one with varnish and the end result looks more like an egg tempera painting. My hope is that the viewer will respond with a sense of wonder at the subtle textures and deep history that make New England such a special landscape within our nation.