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I am a recent graduate of Adelphi University with a BFA in Art and Design Education. I am primarily a printmaker, but I also have a passion for ink drawing and oil painting. I have been exploring printmaking since high school, but only recently have I discovered the traditional practice of gyotaku for my senior thesis investigation. My subject matter surrounds the unique beauty of fish and other aquatic life. I enjoy all types of relief printmaking and was thrilled to add gyotaku to my skill set. I wanted to incorporate movement into my prints, which influenced my choice to print on curtains. When I am not printing with the gyotaku technique, I love working on large-scale woodblock or linoleum prints. I find that carving and printing fish on a larger scale shows all their distinctive traits. I was also intrigued by the naturally occurring patterns found on fish, in their schooling formations, and even in their environments. Growing up and living on Long Island has piqued my curiosity about aquatic life. Living near the stunning shores along the Island, I have gotten to spend time with quite the variety of sea life to inspire my work. Being an art educator, I have worked at many summer camps, including a local marine biology camp in Northport, to spread my passion for art and marine life to future artists. I feel it is important for younger generations to fight to keep our waters healthy, especially through artistic expression.