collage
layer materials and meanings
papers, fabrics, and other 2D materials embellished with text and sketch
A Life With Roses
Living in the Willamette Valley, roses are a consistent part of life. Pink wild rose shrubs pop up in fields, local parks feature elaborate rose gardens, and a rainbow of cultivated roses dot almost every yard.
Scrap to Treasure
Every artist runs into times that are less productive or simply less fun. My favorite exercise to get back on track is to make as many small low-stakes art pieces as possible, each from a different type of media.