Process
Behind the Work
Explore the techniques, materials, and creative decisions behind each piece.
Process
Explore the techniques, materials, and creative decisions behind each piece.
Kiln-Fused Glass
This short studio film offers a glimpse into the making of one of my kiln-fused glass fish — from cutting and layering the glass to adding the details that give each one its own character. Fish have been a recurring part of my work for more than twenty years.
Printmaking — Gel Plate
Gel printing is a direct, painterly form of monotype. Paint, stencils, masks, and found textures are layered on a soft gel plate to build color and imagery. Since each pull is one of a kind, lifting the paper always brings a moment of discovery — the point where planning and surprise come together.
Printmaking — Screen Printing
In screen printing, ink is pulled through a mesh screen and onto (usually, but not always) paper using a squeegee. Each color is printed separately, one carefully aligned layer at a time. As the layers build, simple shapes develop into bold compositions of color and pattern. The process can be repeated to create a small edition of prints.
Printmaking — Cyanotype
Cyanotype uses sunlight to expose chemically treated paper, then water to reveal its distinctive blue. I create my own printing plates by arranging hand-cut shapes, drawn marks, and found materials to block or filter the light. When the paper is rinsed, those assembled elements emerge as bold, layered images in shades of blue.
