At the heart of my work are stories and memories of adventures on and in the waters surrounding Kodiak Island: beach walks, skiff rides, hunting, subsistence, and commercial fishing days. Old fishing boats, gear sheds, and beaches are places I go to find fluorescent vinyl buoys, bright pieces of plexiglass, sea-scraped marine-grade plywood, cedar for carving. Lines carved, and areas sanded and painted again, reveal layers of paint and pencil markings. These images intentionally echo elements of historical design found in ancient Alutiiq hunting and fishing related objects and show the reverence I hold for the people who made them and the beautiful and perilous life they once lived on this island.