Zion National Park

‘Zion,’ my third solo show at Antler Gallery, was based on my experience as an Artist in Residence with Zion National Park. I spent mid-October to mid-November of 2018 living in Zion, in the historic Grotto House not too far from Angel’s Landing. My days were spent hiking from sun-up to sun-down, photographing, taking notes and sketching. At night, I would pour through the materials that I had gathered and do my best to identify the species that I had encountered. I was surprised that even so late in the season, with temperatures quickly dropping and the days growing shorter, I observed an incredible diversity of flora and fauna. By combining my in-person experiences with educational materials provided by park staff, I created a series of ten drawings that explore the life supported by Zion canyon.

Park Biodiversity Series | Graphite Drawings

Created by weaving educational materials provided by park staff with my own notes and observations, these drawings highlight the incredible diversity of flora and fauna that Zion canyon supports.

Snakes of Zion National Park

18” x 24” (46 x 61 cm) | Species Featured: Desert Striped Whipsnake, Ring-necked Snake, Wandering Gartersnake, Gopher Snake, Great Basin Rattlesnake, California Kingsnake, Groundsnake, Nightsnake, Western Lyresnake, Sonoran Mountain Kingsnake, Smith’s Black-heaeded Snake, Mohave Patch-nosed Snake, Red Racer

Common Songbirds and Butterflies of Zion National Park

18” x 24” (46 x 61 cm) | Species Featured: Twenty-eight bird species and sixteen butterfly species commonly found in Zion National Park.

Common Small Mammals and Wildflowers of Zion National Park

18” x 24” (46 x 61 cm) | Species Featured: Black Tailed Jackrabbit, Canyon Mouse, Cliff Chipmunk, Desert Cottontail, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Rock Squirrel, White-tailed Antelope Squirrel and twenty-three plant species.

Zion at Night

18” x 24” (46 x 61 cm) | Species Featured: Species most commonly spotted after dark: Ringtail Cat, Gray Fox, Western Screech Owl, Merriam’s Kangaroo Rat, Western Red Bat (larger bat), Western Pipistrelle (smaller bat), Giant Desert Hairy Scorpion, Five Spotted Hawkmoth, White-lined Sphinx Moth, Sonoran Mountain Kingsnake, wildflowers, clockwise from top right: Tufted EveningPrimrose, Four O’clock, Sacred Datura, Bridge’s Evening Primrose, cactus species was observed and photographed but not definitively identified

Park Biodiversity Series | Color Posters

Created by digitally coloring three graphite drawings from my park biodiversity series, these colors were inspired by Zion’s vibrant palette. Posters are available for purchase through my webstore.

Trail Portrait Series

During my Artist Residency at Zion National Park, I spent every day hiking. I was fascinated by the way each trail differed from the others, defined by its own unique assemblage of rock, plants, creatures and fungi. The pieces in my “Trail Portrait” series are based on my notes and photographs from my month in Zion, and celebrate the individuality of my favorite trails.

Pa’Rus

12" x 12” (30 x 30 cm) | Species Featured: Gopher Snake, Arizona Sister butterfly, Junco nest, Apholibah Underwing Moth, Large Milkweed Bug, Small Milkweed Bug nymph, Fremont Cottonwood leaves, observed but unidentified wildflowers