The photos in these series are all about exploring the original inspiration for abstraction within the natural world as a basis for modern art. It is as much a commentary on traditional nature imagery as it is an attempt to define what subconscious imagery and natural processes led artists to first become 'abstract' by discarding previous forms of traditional artistic practice. I believe the freedoms being attained at critical junctures of the post slavery era, beginning with Turner, allowed artists to begin to stretch at the boundaries of what art was, what it could be, and what an artist could do instinctually to express every possibility of the imagination. I believe the permission to create non representational art has its roots in the common archetypal patterns and textures in nature which all early modern artists reference as an inspiration. This is the true basis for the advent of what we call 'abstraction' rather than it being a man made invention. This does not diminish any artistic achievement yet places it within the natural order.

I am saddened however by the objectification of nature by popular photography which has left the majority of viewers unable to see anything other than the grand vista or an animal in the scene. The heart of my work is to help people see again with native eyes the incredible and moving artwork all around them even in the most seemingly common and unexciting of places. When a person slows down and truly observes what's right in front of them they can rediscover the visual spirit of nature and it's incredible power to enliven and open one's inner eye to the infinite all around them.

The house photographs were done by Tim Benko of Boulder, CO of the home I designed architecturally as well as the interiors, furnishings, and art collection. I am available for consultation to creative and motivated clients. My style is focused on maximizing beauty within even the smallest of spaces to great effect. This is achieved by filling the home with pieces that speak directly to the beauty of the craftspeople who made them hence creating a dialogue between great minds in the form of furniture, cabinetry, and art. This is the heart and spirit of my design and artistic aesthetic.

Prints are available of select images on archival rag cotton in various sizes through Benko Photographics and the Artemis Gallery in Northeast Harbor, Maine. Due to the compressed format of the jpegs on this website the images seen here are somewhat darker than the actual printed works. The prints themselves are based on the latest digital printing technology whose files are far too complex to be seen on this site. The early cybershot series is for web/book form only and not for fine art prints. All fine art prints are archival and museum quality in highly limited editions.