"I'm fascinated with the printmaking process, especially the delightful surprises that come the first time a new plate is pulled. I gravitate towards the textural effects of collagraphs finding platemaking is only limited by one’s imagination. I work in other mediums on occasion, with my excitement for layers and textures fitting nicely into my collage and assemblage pieces. Science and math are recent fascinations and I'm learning volumes about subjects that I once gave little notice."
I live in Austin with my husband, two kids, and a few furry beasts. I focus mainly in printmaking and collage but will venture off on occasion and create in any medium. My current work is influenced by science and mathematics as well as prominent historical leaders in the fields.
I enjoy the methodical process of thinking in reverse, building a matrix, scraping, inking and pulling prints. I am the most happy in the print studio. My collages are more immediate by nature of the medium, and tend to be more whimsical and colorful. I reuse and rework printed images and they show up in my collages and assemblages, so images pop up again in different compositions which I absolutely love. I have a background in graphic design and a fascination type, so text often makes an appearance. If you'd like to know more, here's a link to my ARTIST RESUME.
Studio visits are always welcome. Other places to see my work: Austin Art Garage, Taste Wine Art, and Red Wolf Gallery
MY FAVORITE PRINTMAKING TECHNIQUE
What's a collagraph? Here's a picture tutorial. (Move mouse over pic for explanation of process.)
I live in Austin with my husband, two kids, and a few furry beasts. I focus mainly in printmaking and collage but will venture off on occasion and create in any medium. My current work is influenced by science and mathematics as well as prominent historical leaders in the fields.
I enjoy the methodical process of thinking in reverse, building a matrix, scraping, inking and pulling prints. I am the most happy in the print studio. My collages are more immediate by nature of the medium, and tend to be more whimsical and colorful. I reuse and rework printed images and they show up in my collages and assemblages, so images pop up again in different compositions which I absolutely love. I have a background in graphic design and a fascination type, so text often makes an appearance. If you'd like to know more, here's a link to my ARTIST RESUME.
Studio visits are always welcome. Other places to see my work: Austin Art Garage, Taste Wine Art, and Red Wolf Gallery
MY FAVORITE PRINTMAKING TECHNIQUE
What's a collagraph? Here's a picture tutorial. (Move mouse over pic for explanation of process.)