Collage

I have been creating collage pieces for years. I am a saver and collector of odd bits and scraps of just about anything that is or resembles paper. Using everything from traditional Japanese washi to found wrappings, newsprint, corrugated cardboard, foil, ribbon, bark and mesh, I create a playful, layered world of organic shapes. I also incorporate graphite, oil paint, watercolor, acrylics, ink and assorted decorative materials into my one-of-a-kind greeting cards. Most recently, I started using parts of ink drawings from my childhood that I unearthed during a decluttering binge, along with paintings from college discovered in an old portfolio. Overall, I am drawn to the colorful, the whimsical and bold organic shapes.