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Artist Statement
A touchstone across my art is the use of black ink. Ink has a bold immediacy; it represents a moment in time, when (seemingly) indelible strokes are laid down. A blank sheet in front of you, the only path forward is to believe that every mark is valid and interesting, and then begin. In this way, ink has been a great mentor in the lifelong struggle with my anxious brain.
Much of my work is watercolor & ink drawings done on site, sometimes digitally combined & enlarged to capture sketchbook intimacy at a larger scale. I paint and draw places I visit, my home, garden, friends, pets, and other subjects that capture my eye.
My business tagline is Flippant. Floral. Feral. That pretty well describes my art vibe. All my products are created/designed by me. I print my own art prints, but sometimes use other vendors for stickers, mug, tea towels, larger card runs, etc. Some of my pieces are kind of quirky and a bit on the dark side, while others are pure joyful beauty. Many of my pieces begin as on-site drawings done in sketchbooks. I sell both original paintings and drawings, as well as high-quality prints (photographic dye on archival paper). I’ve lately been experimenting with paper sculptural pieces and garlands, made from my prints. I’m neurodivergent and can get easily overwhelmed, my art-making is part of my restorative self-care. I’ve also seen it delight and affirm other people, which is incredibly healing and kind of magical.