The Swamp marshwater transforming the bird into a

transforming the bird into a symbol of celestial grace and spiritual awakening

The metal structure of the bridge forms a space defined by pockets of light that frame the roadway

I identify with that as well

The triptych illustrate the dynamic interplay of life in the Everglades

Hand Painted linocut

The Swamp marshwater transforming the bird into aAlligators are a huge part of my environment. I live near Paynes Prairie, home to thousands of gators, and see them regularly in ponds, rivers, springs, and swamps throughout Florida. I am fascinated by them and love their textural complexity. Swamps evoke mystery and timelessness, and gators are such an ancient species hearkening from the age of the dinosaurs, that I forget our civilized world while I'm in the swamp with it's other denizens. This