Artist Statement

My artwork is inspired by nature, growth, movement and organic material. As a printmaker, I create many textures using a variety of mediums and techniques which include: monotype, collograph, collage, encaustic, etching, lithography, and direct printing. My work represents life in many different forms, however while the images may be recognizable, they are not designed to depict true reality. It is my intent to maintain the appeal of abstract art and to leave each piece up to the viewers’ interpretation.

Sunday, February 20, 2011

Pratt Auction 2011

"Blue Corn"
18" x 24" Monotype


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Swedish Hospital Commission

"Lily of the Nile"
16" x 16" Monoprint on Wood Panel



"Pink Bamboo"
16" x 16" Monoprint on Wood Panel



"Wetlands"
16" x 16" Monoprint on Wood Panel



"Summer Stroll"
16" x 16" Monoprint on Wood Panel


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Monday, December 27, 2010

My Living Room Shadows

"My Shadow"
18"x24" (24"x30" framed) Monotype



"My Shadow's Reflection"
18"x24" (24"x30" framed) Monotype




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Sunday, December 12, 2010

Shellac Plates

"White Ribbon"
24"x24" Monotype on Wood Panel



"Reed Fields"
24"x24" Monotype on Wood Panel


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Breaking away from the norm...

Untitled
15.5"x21" (22"x28" framed) Direct Print Monotype



Untitled
15.5"x21" (22"x28" framed) Direct Print Monotype



"Breakthrough"
20"x30" Direct Print Monotype on Elephant Board




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Sunday, September 26, 2010

Piecing it together

4"x4"x3" Monoprint w/ Encaustic on wood box





6"x6"x3" Monoprint w/ Encaustic on wood box



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Encaustic Painting 2010

"Desert Blossom"
6"x6" Encaustic Painting on Wood panel



"Raindrops keep falling on my head"
6"x6" Encaustic Painting on Wood panel



"Tribune 1953"
6"x6" Encaustic Painting w/ Shellac on Wood panel



"The Birds and the Bees"
6"x6" Encaustic Painting on Wood panel



"Earth, Wind, Fire"
6"x6" Encaustic Painting on Wood panel


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Nature

"Bulbs"
11"x14" Monoprint



"M & M"
10"x10" Shellac Plate Monotype on Canvas



"Paradise"
11"x14" Monoprint



"Seeping Through the Cracks"
11"x14" Monoprint



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Friday, September 10, 2010

Husky Weddings

"Purple Haze"
10"x10" Monoprint with Encaustic





(2) 4"x12" Monoprints on Canvas 








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Friday, July 23, 2010

Seattle

5"x5"x3" Jewelry Box
Linocut Monoprint








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