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I make art outside the velvet rope—raw, handmade, and full of human touch. No institutions, no pretenses—just a wild joy in creating and sharing directly. If you’re curious and a little unruly, you’re in the right place.
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- This little painting went home!I don’t know who found it but I’m happy to send it into the world. I give art away as… Read more: This little painting went home!
- Studio Play!The results of an afternoon of aimless creative experimenting, gel plate monotype prints of varying types and colors. No goal… Read more: Studio Play!
- Heading to their new homes – Dark of the Moon monotype gel plate printsReady to go! These are 11 monotype gel prints on printmakers’ paper that I made for my Kickstarter campaign just… Read more: Heading to their new homes – Dark of the Moon monotype gel plate prints
- New for You – Free Phone Wallpaper!A bit of brightness for your phone – free phone wallpaper of my original art “Titanic Orb.” This is part… Read more: New for You – Free Phone Wallpaper!
- A new series on the way!They’re Water Spirits!