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This abstract black and white painting was created with acrylic paint diluted with a medium to make it flow, and loved the unpredictable results that can be nudged in a direction but not ultimately controlled. It is an expression of swirling chaos, but with a tranquil calmness. There are beautiful elements, small unique patterns that blend through the darkness into the whole.

As an ardent environmentalist living in Alaska, I seek to capture the beauty of nature and the essence of my experiences through photography and digital art with photographic elements. We moved to Alaska from Northern California years ago in search of wilder places, and have not been disappointed. My partner Gene is a videographer, and we stay in Gustavus for the winter and do some traveling around Alaska and the Yukon Territory in the summer. We have much more of Alaska to explore, and I want to share the beauty of these places and also show why it is important to protect it from the ever increasing threat of industrial development. I enjoy playing with landscapes but am also drawn to patterns, color and light from natural...