I embrace that which I love most: creating in multiple mediums. I adore the feel of pencil and ink moving across a page; the smell of oil paint and fresh ink; the velvety texture of cotton paper; the satisfaction of learning a new book binding technique; the sound of the letterpress as it imbeds an image onto high-quality paper; and creating engaging designs with the aid of my Mac. Five years ago I started a new sketchbook that incidentally turned into my first visual journal. My journals provide a safe space to play, find my voice, practice techniques, and document various aspects of my life. These journals have become some of my most prized possessions.
I am a graphic designer by trait and an artist for life. I am also a mother of a teen daughter, who has the gift of using both her left and right brain simultaneously, and a 12 year old soft hearted son.
A few years ago I yearned for balance in my creative endeavors, which resulted in me embracing what I love most: creating in multiple mediums. I adore the feel of pencil and ink moving across a page; the smell of oil paint and fresh ink; the velvety texture of cotton paper; the satisfaction of learning a new book binding technique; the sound of the letterpress as it embeds an image onto high-quality paper; and creating engaging designs with the aid of my Mac. About the same time I started a new sketchbook that incidentally turned into my first visual journal. My journals provide a safe space to play, find my voice, practice techniques, and document various aspects of my life. These journals have become some of my most prized possessions.