My work combines naturalist illustration with interior design. I combine these two utilitarian forms of art to make objects that remind us of our connection to nature. The mission of the work is to foster contemplation, conservation, and connection to nature. I use objects of interior design (wallpaper, fabric) because they are accessible, utilitarian, and desirable. This helps the message to reach more people. I recognize my debt to naturalists of the past, like John James Audubon, but place myself in the present moment by focusing not on cataloging resources to exploit but as a communicator of the beauty in nature we seek to preserve.