Tests for next show

Here are a couple sketches. I'm doing some ideation both for 2d works, as well as installations for outside. These sketches will be sold at the Art4shelter benefit in May at Chambers Hotel in Minneapolis.

Sawiyano Documentary and Book

Sawiyano: Traditional Arts & Crafts is a documentary and book about the Sawiyano group who live the Sundaun Province of Papua New Guinea. By following the daily lives of an extended family, it is an intimate view into the lives of a tribe in the midst of cultural change. It will show where and how supplies are gathered in the rainforest and swamp, how objects are crafted, and the final uses of objects.

From Bethany Kalk, Filmmaker: Having grown up with the Sawiyano, I have an understanding of and deep appreciation for the traditional ways. Because the culture is changing, I feel it is important to capture traditions on film now for the future generations of Sawiyano and for individuals who have interests in other cultures. The elders have given me permission to do this documentary.

Please visit the website and facebook page.

Overcast Morning At Cave Run Lake

I try to photograph for a couple hours each week. I've been dealing with tremendous fatigue from a nasty cold - but yesterday it was a beautiful and overcast so off I went to Cave Run. Finding a turtle shell made it worth it. I followed a few mostly waterless creek beds and didn't encounter anyone for a couple hours.

Rain & Fog this morning

Indy Canal Mural

Commissioned by the Arts Council of Indianapolis

Along the Canal, under the New York St Bridge.
82 x 10 ft

Specimens, 94 to go

These are the beginnings of a long series of "Small Specimens."
All the "specimens" are required to be less than 2 x 3 inches. Whenever I spend time in new landscapes - I pick up small objects. I have a huge collection, and will draw these in between projects. My goal is to make at least 10 a year....and when I have 100, they will be shown together when I can find a big enough wall.

16 x 20 each / ink & graphite on paper / NFS
They aren't for sale, but I have hi-res scans if you want a print.

Vine Root, St Croix River, MN
Lichen, St Croix River, WI
Bulb with Roots, St Croix River, MN
Sea Grass, Salmon River Estuary, OR
Gull Skull, Salmon River Estuary, OR
Vine Root, St Croix River, MN

Shallow Flats

A friend lent me his Rebel so here are a few shots near Shallow Flats which is around Cave Run Lake in Eastern KY.

Roots over Rocks

This is one of my favorite spots near the entrance to Carter Caves in Eastern KY.

A few insects

The last couple months I've made the acquaintance of a few 6 and 8 legged friends.

Met this one inside the James Turrel piece at Cheekwood in Nashville.


I love its face! Met this one inside the James Turrel piece at Cheekwood in Nashville too.


This one lived at my back door for many months until I decided that my arachnophobic housemate could indeed have a heart attack if she saw it. When I moved this one to the backyard, it was three inches.


I found this one in the Lowe's parking lot stranded on a red cart in the sea of concrete. I brought her to a nearby field.