Now you can have something in common with the kings, popes, and the wealthy of Renaissance Europe. You can be an artist's patron, specifically my patron. It seems we are moving away from the world of the art dealer and commercial galleries and back to a world where artists and patrons have a direct connection. I am using Patreon as a way of strengthening that connection to you. My work is all about connections--connecting my diverse background to a simple statement of self, land, and elements. I was born in Central Africa to a Swedish mother and an American Father and have lived and worked in New York City; Reykjavik, Iceland; and now Garden City, Idaho. By becoming my patron, you are part of my journey as an artist wherever you live. You will be part of the process, a collector on an artistic journey. I look forward to sharing that journey with you.

Swell Artist Collective is an open studio and Art Gallery located in Boise, Idaho's historic downtown. Formed in November of 2015 and managed by artists Noble Hardesty, Stuart Holland, and Cody Rutty, Swell is located on the lower level of the Old Mercantile Building in Boise's BoDo district.

By combining their individual artistic practices and ideas into a common space, the artists' mission revolves around creating a vibrant studio and artwork gallery environment that is open to the public and intent on helping bolster the community's rapidly-growing arts culture. Swell hosts First Thursday, as well as independently organized artistic events, and maintains regular hours of operation during which people can visit.

Video of process of creating work.

BOSCO is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to the visual arts.

Established to promote and foster greater understanding of the creative process between artists and the general public, our goals include:

Providing a forum for professional artists to share ideas and concepts that enhance creative endeavors and give artistic and intellectual support.
Serving as a bridge between artists, collectors and the public.
Hosting open studios events for the public featuring a weekend-long opportunity to visit member artists’ studios.