I have enjoyed drawing, painting and photography since childhood. I took one drawing class in college, the rest has been self-taught. 

Meeting Jane Goodall and having her select my drawing of a zebra to hang in her office was one of my greatest artistic accomplishments. Other accomplishments include published scientific illustrations for insect research and a variety of commissioned drawings and paintings.

Inspiration comes from studying the natural world, focusing on insects, wildlife, plants, and marine animals. I love the process of creating; slowing down to fully examine a subject and render it in a way that respects its existence and does justice to its inherent beauty.  

I am a recently retired professor of entomology and insect pest management in the Plant Sciences Department at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.  My retirement plan is to have a second career as an artist, and I’m starting here, at DH Designs. The science behind the art lives at californiainsectscience.com

When I’m not drawing, painting or identifying insects, my wife and I love traveling, exploring different food cultures and visiting various points along the California coastline and beyond.