ENDANGERED: Fine Art & Photography Contest 2021 Submission

I have always had an affinity for animals so after a resurgence in my desire to create artwork, it has been no surprise that wildlife consistently emerges as the main theme for my drawings. Although I can find interest in just about anything, animals are by far my favorite subject matter. I feel there is little else that can compare to the natural, honest energy given off by an animal, be it a family pet or one never meant to be touched by human hands. If we are lucky enough to be included as part of their world, whether for years or just a few moments, we are that much richer for the experience.

Although art classes while in college allowed me to experiment in mediums such as oil and printmaking, I am self-taught at my current medium of choice, the scratchboard, where the artist scratches through a black ink surface to reveal a white layer underneath, essentially “subtractive drawing.”