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.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Summer 2011

"The Negative"
16" x 20" Framed Monoprint



"Satilla"
10" x 10" Monotype



"Thin White Lies"
10" x 10" Monotype on Wood Panel



"Carnation in July"
9" x 12" Monoprint on Wood Panel



"Departed"
24" x 24" Monoprint on Canvas



"Seasons Change"
24" x 24" Monoprint on Wood Panel



"Crosshatch"
24" x 24" Monoprint on Wood Panel


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Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Boys will be Boys

"Big Brother"
5" x 7" Monoprint w/ Gouache



"Separation"
5" x 7" Monoprint w/ Gouache



"My Conscience"
5" x 7" Monoprint w/ Gouache


"Golden Child"
7" x 11" Monoprint

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Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Turquoise

"Slashing Fushia"
18" x 24" Monotype



"Hurricane Violet"
16" x 16" Monoprint



"Lipliner"
18" x 24" Monotype



"Plant Skeleton"
18" x 24" Monotype

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Monday, July 18, 2011

Painting with Gouache

"Turquoise & Caicos"
8" x 10" Solarplate w/ Gouache



"Marsha's Pond"
8" x 10" Solarplate w/ Gouache



"Heaven's Dock"
8" x 10" Solarplate w/ Gouache



"Rosy Waters"
8" x 10" Solarplate w/ Gouache



"Sunny Lake"
8" x 10" Solarplate w/ Gouache



"Old Man River"
8" x 10" Solarplate w/ Gouache



"Lavender Locks"
8" x 10" Solarplate w/ Gouache


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Poppy Plate

"Purple Poppy Seeds"
8" x 12" Monoprint on Wood Panel w/ Soft Gel



"Raining Poppies"
8" x 12" Monotype on Canvas



"By the Light of the Moon"
8" x 10" Monotype on Canvas


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Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Mill Creek & Issaquah Swedish Commissions

"Whiskering Leaves"
#1-5 Series
16" x 16" Monoprints







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Sunday, June 12, 2011

Santamaria Family Commission

"Santamaria"
24"x36" Monoprint on Wood Panel
(Norwegian Fair Isle and Italian Scroll patterns)


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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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