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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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- On my worktable, Artist Residency loose ends
Memory is a house with uncertain walls. I’m planning to make a couple of hand made journals from the artifacts… Read more: On my worktable, Artist Residency loose ends - “Wildly Generous,” and what’s wrong with that?
A small spark from my studio to yours with no strings. Just a small offering and a creative spark. - Make Your Mark: Free Printable Art Page from the StudioA small spark from my studio to yours—this free printable is a visual artifact, ready to cut, collage, or simply pin as a reminder: your mark matters.
- Following the Thread: Drawing a memory + foam stamp process
Why Orange BlossomsI grew up across the road from a large commercial orange grove and the scent of orange blossoms… Read more: Following the Thread: Drawing a memory + foam stamp process - Following the Thread: Sketches and more test prints
I sketched a few things from memory and old photos. Then, made a small print plate of the house I… Read more: Following the Thread: Sketches and more test prints