Projects
Using artistic skills and a scientific understanding of biology, I have taken on many projects over the past four years, ranging from an educational tree guide to a large mural for my college campus.
Guide to Trees of Oakwood Cemetery
This booklet is the culmination of my education at SUNY ESF and functions like a self-guided tour of the trees of Oakwood, a nearby cemetery adjacent to my college. Well known for a diverse selection of impressive tree specimens, this site attracts locals and visitors alike to 160 acres of rolling hills and beautiful landscaping. If you’re interested, you can purchase a copy here. Profits go towards adding new trees to the cemetery!
- Written and Illustrated by me
- Over 200 copies sold
- Covers 38 of the most common species, hybrids, and genera in the cemetery
- Diagrams on plant morphology and a glossary
- Colored map of the cemetery that ensures the user that they're looking at the right species
Laboulbeniales Research
In the spring of 2019, I worked with Dr. Alex Weir and a graduate student, Hannah Roden, to describe several new species of microscopic fungi from the order Laboulbeniales. I helped write the paper and also illustrated the new species.
- Used a camera lucida to draw microscopic specimens
- Organized photos and illustrations in a format fit for publication, including scaling
- Described a new biological species in a precise manner
Plantable Pots
As the horticulture intern at Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, I designed a project to test alternatives to using plastic pots for greenhouse production. These pots are now an integral component of their sales floor.
- Experimented with 3 brands of biodegradable "plantable pots"
- Wrote a 4-part blog, accompanied by original illustrations, to educate visitors on sustainability
Other Projects
In addition to those listed above, I have worked on a number of smaller projects. As a teaching assistant for Plant Propagation, I made a handout on the importance of using the right media for propagating plants in containers (right image). I also contributed to a large mural for the ESF college campus of a scenery from one of their satellite campuses in the Adirondacks (below).
