- created to create -
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Cut, tear, pound, crush, bend, crumple, twist, burn, steam, cool...
then bring it all together to create a uniquely crafted piece of art. |
I'm a mixed media artist living near the Delaware Bay and have recently relocated from Montana. For over 15 years my main area of focus was creating fused glass in my studio located in Bozeman, north of Yellowstone Park. My work could be found in galleries and shows throughout Montana and the Northwest. I also enjoyed sharing the process of working with your hands and fusing glass to inspire children’s creativity by volunteering time as an Artist in Residence at local elementary schools.
Flash forward. After selling my Montana studio and moving to Delaware, my growing portfolio of work now includes mixed media works of collage, eco-printing on cotton paper, silk and wool, encaustic painting and creating unique copper and paper jewelry. Largely self-taught, I truly believe that the art of craft is not just a ‘nice’ activity - it transforms, connects and empowers me to explore different mediums and techniques without reserve. The artistry of craft makes me feel so fundamentally satisfied by using my hands to manipulate materials, make use of tools that extend my abilities, and put my work out into the world for others to share and enjoy. There is also the essential benefit of just having fun!
Paper Collage
Contemporary paper collages are made using combinations of torn and cut Washi, Mulberry, Lokta, Lacquered Yuzen, Marbled Italian and papers with natural plant inclusions. These papers cut, torn and layered on a wood or paper substrate. They sometimes include the use of alcohol markers, inks, watercolor, hand stitching and found objects. Collages are either mounted on wood cradles and sealed with acrylic or set in a black wood gallery frame; all are ready to hang.
Eco-printed paper and textiles
Paper and textile prints using unique eco-printing techniques are a sustainable art form, and also a bit of a science. Plants, flowers and leaves are collected and layered between paper and natural fibers such as cotton paper, silk and wool. The layers are then rolled, bundled and steamed. This process releases the tanins and natural colors from the plants, creating a one-of-a-kind organic print. Results will vary based on the plants region, time of year, water, weather and soil. Each time I make a print it is a unique piece of art, rich with natural shades of color and patterns that can never be exactly duplicated. These works will sometimes include the use of rust, inks, hand stitching and found objects. Scarves are made using 100% silk or a silk/wool blend. Cotton paper prints are mounted on wood panels and sealed with acrylic or set in a black gallery frame; all are ready to hang.
Flash forward. After selling my Montana studio and moving to Delaware, my growing portfolio of work now includes mixed media works of collage, eco-printing on cotton paper, silk and wool, encaustic painting and creating unique copper and paper jewelry. Largely self-taught, I truly believe that the art of craft is not just a ‘nice’ activity - it transforms, connects and empowers me to explore different mediums and techniques without reserve. The artistry of craft makes me feel so fundamentally satisfied by using my hands to manipulate materials, make use of tools that extend my abilities, and put my work out into the world for others to share and enjoy. There is also the essential benefit of just having fun!
Paper Collage
Contemporary paper collages are made using combinations of torn and cut Washi, Mulberry, Lokta, Lacquered Yuzen, Marbled Italian and papers with natural plant inclusions. These papers cut, torn and layered on a wood or paper substrate. They sometimes include the use of alcohol markers, inks, watercolor, hand stitching and found objects. Collages are either mounted on wood cradles and sealed with acrylic or set in a black wood gallery frame; all are ready to hang.
Eco-printed paper and textiles
Paper and textile prints using unique eco-printing techniques are a sustainable art form, and also a bit of a science. Plants, flowers and leaves are collected and layered between paper and natural fibers such as cotton paper, silk and wool. The layers are then rolled, bundled and steamed. This process releases the tanins and natural colors from the plants, creating a one-of-a-kind organic print. Results will vary based on the plants region, time of year, water, weather and soil. Each time I make a print it is a unique piece of art, rich with natural shades of color and patterns that can never be exactly duplicated. These works will sometimes include the use of rust, inks, hand stitching and found objects. Scarves are made using 100% silk or a silk/wool blend. Cotton paper prints are mounted on wood panels and sealed with acrylic or set in a black gallery frame; all are ready to hang.
