TheTwistedTree

The natural world, paired with my own emotions and aesthetic preferences provides much of my inspiration. Some things, like the "monster" paintings are born of my Vonnegut-ian sense of humor and whimsy. Others, like the historical series I am just starting, are based on texts from my college days.

At times, I turn to Literature or Music for help...

When working, I like to listen to: CocoRosie, My Brightest Diamond, Matson Jones, the soundtrack to _Amelié_, Goldfrapp, and Mr. Tom Waits.

For inspiration, I read: anything by Kurt Vonnegut, Earnest Hemingway, or Virginia Woolfe. Charlotte Delbo's _Aschuwitz and After_ and Dee Brown's _I Buried My Heart at Wounded Knee_ provide imagery and the proper emotional state for more compelling and serious work.

Visit my Etsy shop to browse (and purchase) my work: www.TheTwistedTree.etsy.com

Or find me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheTwistedTree

Many thanks for stopping by!

Current Residence: Pittsburgh, PA
Favourite genre of music: Alternative Rock through Folk... I'm all across the board.