About the Artist

About

I grew up in a small town surrounded by open space and wide horizons. After spending several years living in large cities, I realized how much I missed nature and being able to see the stars at night. Returning home reshaped my focus as an artist, and the prairies, wildflowers, and shifting seasons of the Midwest now shape much of my work.

I create original photography inspired by rural landscapes, prairie fields, wetlands, and small-town corners. I focus on light, texture, and simple, familiar scenes, the kinds of places people often pass without stopping. My work is rooted in places I return to often, including trails I regularly walk, open fields, small rivers, quiet roads, and seasonal changes in the Midwest.

I’ve been a professional artist since 2005, starting as a painter and selling over 100 original paintings to collectors across the United States and Canada. Much of my early work explored the cosmos, particularly nebula clouds, stars, and deep-space imagery, and often combined those elements with animals.

Kolanderverse brings my personal universe together, including my artwork, interests, practical skills I’ve learned over time, and everyday routines. It also includes life with my two Siberian Huskies, Titan and Timber, who are a big part of my daily life.

Prints of my photography are available in my shop.