About

ART + SCIENCE + FIELD EXPERIENCE

I am a graphic science communicator and wilderness adventurer, with a background in field research. I specialize in ecology, climate, and earth science topics. My illustrations have been published in Scientific American, Smithsonian, and Nature, among other places.

I’m based out of Anchorage, Alaska (Dena'ina Ełnena), where I grew up exploring the local landscape. From a young age, I’ve used art as a tool for observing and communicating my experiences, both in and out of the field. Creating visuals has always helped me process, remember, and share information.

In 2021, I graduated from Alaska Pacific University with a BS in Environmental Science and a minor in Outdoor Studies. My senior thesis joined wilderness travel, field science, and art by exploring techniques in science illustration during my expeditions across the Brooks Range (2019-2021). In 2023, I earned a Graduate Certificate in Science Illustration at California State University Monterey Bay. I’m currently combining my passions in both art and science as a freelance science illustrator.

When I’m not illustrating, I enjoy backpacking, mountain biking, packrafting, skiing, and other forms of adventure. I often pack a small watercolor kit so I can sketch and paint on location.

I value first-hand experience as an important step in my creative process. I often incorporate my backcountry experiences in my illustrations to capture landscape-scale ideas and the beauty of natural spaces.

Graphics can be a powerful tool when communicating complex ideas. By blending visual art with scientific information, I aim to improve science communication and inspire scientific inquiry.