travel: 43 states, China—Tianjin, Beijing, Guangzhou, Hong Kong—England, Australia, Costa Rica, Dubai, Canada
languages studied: Spanish, Italian, HTML, CSS
things I've done for money: server, arborist, farm & nursery worker, tropical fruit farm tour guide, project manager, kitchen manager, baker, model, graphic designer, design for print & web, photographer, letterpress printmaker, design strategist, facilitator, public speaker, design strategy course instructor, producer
creative practices: printmaking & letterpress, photography, graphic design, film & motion graphics, sewing, organic gardening, cooking & preserving, systems design
proficiencies: theoretical—design strategy & facilitation, public speaking, bringing hope and compassion into uncomfortable topics, solving complex problems with limited resources, seeing a problem from all sides and reconciling for the common good
practical—designing thinking methodologies~10 of them,adobe programs~7+ of them, vintage graphic arts & printmaking, visual design & storytelling, photography, print & digital design, power tools
mantra: "I don’t just break rules, I redefine them."
I won some design & print awards for things I don't show in my portfolio anymore.
GD USA cover photo, yes, I'm only wearing underwear, and I was sitting on a sheet of cardboard.
I am actively building an urban farm as a demonstration of the methods I facilitate around as proof of concept. You can follow that journey at deliciousbest.com
my what: My art practice is grounded in letterpress and the traditions of graphical communication exploring the human condition and social resistance.
my intentions: are to use art as a tool for facilitation, use design thinking to solve complex problems, and demonstrate the power of collective action to create a better world for everyone.
my inspiration: the power of each moment, the abundance of love, the human imagination, and the kindness found in strangers.
