My two main artistic influences are Georgie O’Keeffe and Dr. Seuss. Although I have progressed to more abstract images, my earlier images are somewhat comparable to O’Keefe’s work. The influence of Dr. Seuss seems to be more recognized by people when I point it out. Other influences include Rene Magritte and Salvador Dali.

Artists that influenced my desire for sharp realism include Leopold (1822-1895) and Rudolf Blaschka (creators of the Ware Collection of Blaschka Glass Models of Plants at Harvard University which is often referred to as the Harvard Glass Flowers) and Maria Sibylla Merian  (1647 –1717) (who documented the life cycle of 186 insect species, especially butterflies, including detailed drawings. These, of course, included the plants the insects lived and reproduced on). There is a classical style of painting flower arrangements that are exceptionally realistic to the point of including browning leaves and insects that has also influenced me.

To a lesser extent, I am influenced by M.C. Escher.

I am also inspired by mathematics, science, science fiction, and fantasy.