During the summer of 2023 took part in a residency at the Skopelos Foundation for the Arts on the island of Skopelos in the Aegean Sea. While there, I immersed myself in the culture, landscape, and stories of this ancient land. This series of monoprints incorporates the historic vessel shapes inspired by Rodios pottery of Skopelos. The golden threads weave together stories found in Greek mythology.
Monoprint with stitching. Framed 26” x 34”,
Monoprint with stitching. Framed 26” x 34”,
Monoprint with stitching. Framed 26” x 34”,
Monoprint with stitching. Framed 26” x 34”,
Monoprint with stitching. Framed 26” x 34”,
In Spring of 2023, I worked in the studio of Hugo Anaya in Guanajuato, Mexico. Using found materials gathered there, I created these monoprints reflecting the colors and textures of this vibrant city.
Monoprint using found materials. Framed 26” x 34”,
Monoprint using found materials. Framed 26” x 34”,
Monoprint using found materials. 22” x 30”
Monoprint using found materials. Framed 18” x 24”,
Monoprint using found materials. Framed 18” x 24”,
Monoprint using found materials. Framed 18” x 24”,
Monoprint using found materials. Framed 18” x 24”,
For “We Are All Vessels”, photographs of ancient vessels were printed on the inside surface of present-day food boxes using the process of cyanotype and then reconstructed inside out. Each work notes the vessel’s age and culture of origin as well as the type of food box used, offering a commentary on our disposable culture.
The Modern Vessels monoprint collection is inspired by the iconic shapes found in these vessels.
Photographs of ancient vessels were printed on the inside surface of present-day food boxes using the process of cyanotype and then reconstructed inside out. A total of 80 boxes have been created.
22” x 30” Monoprint on paper. Woodblock and water-based ink with hand painting and china marker.
22” x 30” Monoprint on paper. Woodblock and water-based ink with hand painting and china marker.
22” x 30” Monoprint on paper. Woodblock and water-based ink with hand painting and china marker.
22” x 30” Monoprint on paper. Woodblock and water-based ink with hand painting and china marker.
23” x 31” Monoprint on handmade paper. Woodblock and water-based ink with hand painting and china marker.
22” x 30” Monoprint on paper. Woodblock and water-based ink with hand painting and china marker.
23” x 31” Monoprint on handmade paper. Woodblock and water-based ink with hand painting and china marker.
22” x 30” Monoprint on paper. Woodblock, stencils, and hand painting with water-based ink.
22” x 30” Monoprint. Stencils with water-based ink.
22” x 30” Monoprint on black paper. Woodblock and Stencils with water-based ink.
22” x 30” Monoprint. Stencils with water-based ink.
19” x 25” Monoprint on Handmade paper. Woodblock and stencils, water-based ink with china marker.
19” x 25” Monoprint on Handmade paper. Woodblock and stencils, water-based ink with china marker.
As part of my involvement with the Four Hands Collaborative, I teamed up with David Rubman, a wood sculpture. These monoprints were made with carved wood shapes provided by Rubman, then printed and embellished by me.
22” x 30” Monoprint on paper. Woodblock and water-based ink on grey paper.
Diptych consisting of two 30” x 22” Monoprints mounted on panel. Woodblock and water-based ink on grey paper.
22” x 30” Monoprint on paper. Woodblock and water-based ink on black paper with stitching.
22” x 30” Monoprint on paper. Woodblock and water-based ink on black paper.
22” x 30” Monoprint on paper. Woodblock and water-based ink with chine collé and china marker.
22” x 30” Monoprint on paper. Woodblock and water-based ink on cream paper with china marker.
22” x 30” Monoprint on paper. Woodblock and water-based ink on black paper with china marker.
22” x 30” Monoprint on paper. Woodblock, collage, and water-based ink on black paper with china marker.
22” x 30” Monoprint on paper. Woodblock and water-based ink on cream paper .
Diptych, 20” x 30” monoprints with collage and china marker mounted on wood panel.
Cyanotype is a 170 year old photographic printing process that produces prints in a distinctive dark greenish-blue. The word cyan comes from the Greek, meaning “dark blue substance.” Ferric ammonium citrate and potassium ferricyanide are combined, and exposure to UV light creates ferric ferrocyanide, also known as Prussian Blue.
I have used this process in a variety of ways. For a straight cyanotype, objects or transparencies are placed on dried treated paper and exposed to the sun for 10-20 minutes. For “Wet Cyanotypes” I used local plants on treated paper that is wet and has various additives such as vinegar, turmeric, salt and soap bubbles. These are exposed to the sun for 4-12 hours and the image “cooks” with often surprising results. I love working in concert with the time of day, the intensity of the sun, the season, and the plant.
Wet-process cyanotype with white charcoal. 24” x 36” on paper
Wet-process cyanotype with white charcoal. 24” x 36” on paper
Wet-process cyanotype with white charcoal. 24” x 36” on paper
Wet-process cyanotype with white charcoal. 24” x 36” on paper
Wet-process cyanotype with white charcoal. 24” x 36” on paper
Wet-process cyanotype with white charcoal. 24” x 36” on paper
Wet-process cyanotype with white charcoal. 24” x 36” on paper
Wet-process cyanotype with white charcoal. 24” x 36” on paper
Wet-process cyanotype with white charcoal. 24” x 36” on paper
Wet-process cyanotype with white charcoal. 18” x 24” on paper
Wet-process cyanotype with white charcoal. 24” x 36” on paper
22” x 30”, Wet Cyanotype on handmade paper.
22” x 30”, Wet Cyanotype on handmade paper.
22” x 30”, Wet Cyanotype on handmade paper.
22” x 30”, Wet Cyanotype on handmade paper.
22” x 30”, Wet Cyanotype on handmade paper.
22” x 30”, Wet Cyanotype on handmade paper.
Wet-process cyanotype with white charcoal. 26” x 36” on paper
Wet-process cyanotype with white charcoal. 26” x 36” on paper
Wet-process cyanotype with white charcoal. 24” x 32” on paper
Wet-process cyanotype with white charcoal. 26” x 36” on paper
Wet-process cyanotype with white charcoal. 24” x 32” on paper
Wet-process cyanotype with white charcoal. 24” x 32” on paper
Wet-process cyanotype with white charcoal. 24” x 32” on paper
22” x 30”, Multiple exposure cyanotype
25” x 19”, Cyanotype on handmade paper.
22” x 30”, Multiple exposure cyanotype
19” x 25”, Cyanotype on handmade paper.
19” x 25”, Cyanotype on handmade paper.
19” x 25”, Cyanotype on handmade paper.
19” x 25”, Cyanotype on handmade paper.
As 2020 drew to a close , it appeared that there was light at the end of the long dark pandemic tunnel. This gave rise to the Luna series: mixed media pieces that begin with a black ground and develop from dark to light. Using hand printing as well as on-press printing and embellished with gold and silver stitching, each piece incorporates an image of the moon, signifying the renewing cycles of our collective experience.
22” x 30”, Mixed media with hand printing, collage, and stitching on Black Arches paper.
22” x 30”, Mixed media with hand printing, collage, and stitching on Black Arches paper.
22” x 30”, Mixed media with printing, collage, and stitching on Black Arches paper.
22” x 30”, Mixed media with printing, collage, and stitching on Black Arches paper.
22” x 30”, Mixed media with printing, collage, and stitching on Black Arches paper.
22” x 30”, Mixed media with printing, collage, and stitching on Black Arches paper.
22” x 30”, Mixed media with printing, collage, and stitching on Black Arches paper.
Inspired by the 1950’s and 60’s, these monoprints all have an underlying wave pattern that keeps the biomorphic design elements flowing. Assembled with layers of woodcuts with some hand painting, these pieces provide a focal point for any room.
19” x 25” Monoprint on handmade paper
19” x 25” Monoprint on handmade paper
19” x 25” Monoprint on handmade paper
19” x 25” Monoprint on handmade paper
19” x 25” Monoprint on handmade paper
19” x 25” Monoprint on handmade paper
19” x 25” Monoprint on handmade paper
19” x 25” Monoprint on handmade paper
19” x 25” Monoprint on handmade paper
This collection of monoprints is inspired by the designs, colors and motifs from the mid-20th century. These prints work perfectly with mid-century modern decor.
22” x 30” Monoprint
*also available as giclee print , contact for size and price.
22” x 30” Monoprint
* available only as giclee print , contact for size and price.
22” x 30” Monoprint with Mixed Media
22” x 30” Monoprint
* available only as giclee print , contact for size and price.
22” x 30” Monoprint
* available only as giclee print , contact for size and price.
22” x 30” Monoprint
22” x 30” Monoprint
*Available as giclee limited edition print only.
22” x 30” Monoprint
*Available as giclee limited edition print only.
22” x 30” Monoprint
*Available as giclee limited edition print only.
22” x 30” Monoprint
The city of Jerusalem inspired this collection of monoprints. All works are printed on a rustic handmade paper that has the feel of ancient history.
18” x 25” monoprint on handmade paper.
18” x 25” monoprint on handmade paper.
18” x 25” monoprint on handmade paper.
18” x 25” monoprint on handmade paper.
18” x 25” monoprint on handmade paper.
18” x 25” monoprint on handmade paper.
18” x 25” monoprint on handmade paper.
10” x 13” x 6”, Book of mixed media collages, concertina binding
