Valles Caldera Artist in Residence 2026
Valles Caldera National Preserve selected five artists to take part in its Artist in Residence (AiR) program during the 2026 summer season. I was lucky enough to have been selected. During this month long residency, I was able to immerse myself in the park’s natural and cultural landscapes to create original artistic works inspired by the setting. I also led two public presentations on relief block carving and printing.
The work you see on this page was created during my stay at Valles Caldera.
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Cutthroat with Valles Caldera Scene | Reduction Relief | 2026 | 0" x 0"
Pika | Relief | 2026 | 8" x 8"
Fly Fishing VC | Relief | 2026 | 8" x 8"
Long Tailed Weasel | Relief | 2026 | 4" x 4"
New Mexico Meadow Jumping Mouse | Relief | 2026 | 4" x 4"
Gunnison's Prairie Dog | Relief | 2026 | 4" x 4"
Pika | Relief | 2026 | 8" x 8"
Valles Caldera Trout | Relief | 2026 | 8" x 10"
Geometric Trout | Relief | 2026 | 8" x 10"
This print was a group project. The plate was carved by multiple individuals who participated in the plate carving demonstration on July 25, 2026 at Valles Caldera National Preserve.
