Using a combination of geometric shapes, intense color, and realism, AJ creates new work in his own unique voice. “I first come up with an idea then I put it in the oven (my mind) then I let it cook,” he explains.

Tyler forages for grasses, plants, roots, wood shavings, and even insects to create her own natural dyes, creating a palette that is as authentic as the landscapes she depicts.

He’s not interested in grand, familiar vistas. Instead, he loves “finding those small, out-of-the-way and ordinary spaces that we all pass by without recognizing how beautiful those spaces can be.” This eye for everyday beauty connects him to his roots in northeast Oklahoma, where he was born and raised.