ACE // Catalina Island

For one magical month I lived and worked on Catalina Island, a small island off the coast of California, part of the Channel Islands. Visiting parts of the island only accessible by foot or boat was the major highlight as we did wild species surveys that led us to all corners of the island. With a friend I backpacked part of the trail that crosses the whole island, where the tiny foxes and bison roam

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ACE // lake tahoe

I eventually accepted a position with AmeriCorps and spent two summers working in Lake Tahoe, still one of my favorite places on earth. Working in Desolation Wilderness changed my life forever

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mixed media collage

mushroom collage postcard

collages made in my travels with old books, field guides, newspapers, magazines, dried plants and flowers, embroidery

 

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ACE // yosemite

first trip ever to yosemite for fun with trail crew friends, then a few months later we ended up working here! these film photos will forever be some of my favorite photos I have ever taken!

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ACE // Working in the Wilderness

Land conservation work with American Conservation Experience allowed me to live in the wilderness and work in some of the most beautiful places in California.

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herron school of art thesis paintings

mushrooms rotting a decaying log in the forest

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in wistful limbo // thesis exhibition

“In wistful limbo” our Herron School of Art & Design thesis exhibition was a great success. we had a wonderful turn out and super fun party to celebrate our graduation from art school. thank you to all who showed your support, and to all my friends who made Herron & Indy unforgettable.