Whether punctuated by verdant summer moss, the warm hues of fall leaves, or the stark whiteness of winter snow, cascades weave energy into the landscape. Waterfalls vary widely in scale and character, from small, soothing streams to thundering drops of hundreds of feet, and I am fascinated by how the water continues to flow, regardless of where we are or what we are doing.
Since moving to Connecticut, I have especially enjoyed composing more intimate woodland scenes that include waterfalls, capturing the way they fit into their surroundings. I also take pleasure in studying topographic maps to predict where off-trail waterfalls might be, then venturing out to see them appear exactly where I expected - yet discovering for the first time what they actually look like, which is always an exciting surprise. Exploring these hidden or less-visited locations gives each image a sense of discovery and connection to the landscape.
Iceland is also a central part of my work. After multiple visits, I continue to return to its waterfalls, where active geological forces and uninterrupted terrain allow for compositions that are distinctly different from those found in the northeastern United States.
