Group Exhibition ~ Carmel, California
I’m delighted to have three pieces included in LOOK CLOSER, a group exhibition dedicated to the art of scientific illustration at the Carl Cherry Center for the Arts in Carmel, California
Monterey Bay shaped both my life and my work, so it feels especially meaningful to have these pieces shown close to where they began. The exhibition includes the Great White Shark illustration from Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Sharks: Myth and Mystery exhibit, along with two works from the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary’s Threatened and Thriving poster series.
All three pieces grew from close observation: the shark painted with the smallest brushes I had, then enlarged 1000% for the aquarium exhibit; a Right Whale, which I hope someday to see in the wild, paired with the ever-present Western Gull, which I see anytime I’m near the coast; and a composition inspired by watching Snowy Plovers navigating a beach dotted with Elephant Seals.
My work has taken me from Hawaii to Antarctica and across the seven seas, but Monterey Bay will always be home.
July 10 – August 15, 2026
Fourth and Guadalupe, Carmel, CA 93921
The exhibit features a diverse collection of carefully rendered depictions of the natural world that are both scientifically accurate and visually striking. Inspired by local talent and the respected certificate program at California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB), the exhibition displays artwork ranging from monarchs to marine life, and dahlias to dinosaurs. In total, twenty artists have contributed pieces capturing the biodiversity of the Central Coast and beyond.
The participating illustrators bring varied backgrounds to their work. While some entered the field from biology and naturalist backgrounds, others pursued a scientific education after established careers in art and design. Many are recent graduates of the CSUMB program (which was originally developed at UC Santa Cruz), and several now teach there. Their field research spans the globe—one artist currently lives in Germany and has been diving in the Antarctic, while another draws inspiration from the tide pools near Marin County. All share a dedication to exploring oceans, shorelines, and forests, using field books to record and share their unique observations of the environment.
