The Art of Ecology
Building visual connections between people and nature.
Awards & Recognition
Over the years, I have won several awards and have been recognized for my artwork. Fine Art & Photo Prints are available in canvas, paper, or metal. View the awards & recognition that I’ve received below!
Pennsylvania Butterfly Mandala
This mandala highlights the native Giant Swallowtail, Red Spotted Purple, Swallowtail caterpillar, Sulphur, and Spring Azure butterflies. Mandalas represent tranquility, harmony, and integration with one another – showcasing the relationship that all animals (including pollinators) have with one another, as well as the beauty of the patterns found in the natural world.
2022
- Winner of Churchville Nature Center’s Digital Art Contest for their Butterfly House t-shirt Design
Red Fox Kit in Spring
This adorable Red Fox kit was observed playing with it’s two siblings near their den back in the spring of 2020. The photos I captured of them were used to spark conversations and teach about ecotone habitats and their importance in maintaining biodiversity.
2022
- Winner of Pennsylvania Environmental Education Conference’s 2022 Photo Contest
Crowd of Pollinators on Goldenrod
How many pollinators can you find in this image? Goldenrod supports over 100 pollinator species, yet in recent years, pollinator populations have declined, hence them needing to be added to a photo through illustration. Let these pieces spark discussion about the importance of pollinator conservation efforts!
2021
- Selected for “Here & Now” Art Show at Exhibit B Gallery, Souderton PA
Lights of the Boardwalk
This long exposure shot highlights the colors, vibrancy, and excitement of the Atlantic City Boardwalk at night.
2021
- Winner of the “Night-time” themed weekly photo contest by Printique (previously “Adoramapix”)
Heart & Soul of an Eastern Box Turtle
This is my most popular photo and is a part of my “Heart & Soul” Series focusing on the relationships between habitats and the species that live there.
2020
- Sold at “Everyday Magic” Art Show at Exhibit B Gallery, Souderton PA
2019
- Silver Lake Nature Center – Overall Photo Winner
- 2nd Place “Open Challenge” with Focal Planes Photo contest
- Focal Planes Photo Club’s Annual Photo Winner
- In Juried exhibit “Transformations” at PA Center for Photography in Doylestown PA
Tiger Swallowtail on Zinnias
This mixed media print (illustrated butterfly and photographed flowers) is part of a new, untitled series.
2020
- Selected for “Everyday Magic” Art Show at Exhibit B Gallery, Souderton PA
Heart & Soul of a Grey Squirrel
Part of my “Heart & Soul” Series focusing on the relationships between habitats and the species that live there.
2020
Selected for “Everyday Magic” Art Show at Exhibit B Gallery, Souderton PA
Looking Up
This photograph was taken as part of an experiment pulling me away from standard straight-forward shots and getting me to look at nature with a new perspective.
2019
- 3rd Place “Looking Up” with Focal Planes Photo Contest
Peaceful Night
Taken on a peaceful night in Maine, overlooking a lake near Androscoggin Park.
2019
- 3rd Place “Night time Photography” with Focal Planes Photo Contest
A Plot to Kill the King
Each year, my husband and I visit the Renaissance Festival, giving me the chance to practice my action/portrait photography.
2016
- 2nd Place Overall Winner for the PA Renaissance Faire
