Artist Statement

I am fortunate to be able to devote some of my time witnessing brief moments in the lives of birds. I know when one wants to be captured in a photograph and potentially realized in a watercolour painting.  Some simply do not. Maybe they find me unworthy or are waiting for an artist or photographer with more skill, creativity or that paints in oil.  But these birds have all chosen to be here.  They wanted to be seen, and remembered. I remember where I met each one, when we connected and made an unspoken agreement. I would capture and portray at least some of their magnificence and they in turn would teach me to be present, patient and deeply grateful.