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Looking Back, Looking Forward

Looking Back, Looking Forward

Looking at photos of older work (or myself) isn't my favorite thing, but it's a good reminder of progress. The above photo is of me standing next to one of my...

Looking Back, Looking Forward

Looking at photos of older work (or myself) isn't my favorite thing, but it's a good reminder of progress. The above photo is of me standing next to one of my...

My Favorite Plants for Gel Plate Printmaking

My Favorite Plants for Gel Plate Printmaking

It's finally Spring where I live (still plenty of rain and cold), and I'm starting to see leaves on trees and many weeds around my house. I started experimenting with...

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My Favorite Plants for Gel Plate Printmaking

It's finally Spring where I live (still plenty of rain and cold), and I'm starting to see leaves on trees and many weeds around my house. I started experimenting with...

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My Love of Beach Rocks

My Love of Beach Rocks

I live in an area close to the bay and I have been walking the beaches searching for rocks since I was a small child. Some are covered in barnacles or...

My Love of Beach Rocks

I live in an area close to the bay and I have been walking the beaches searching for rocks since I was a small child. Some are covered in barnacles or...

Tips for Framing Works on Paper

Tips for Framing Works on Paper

First things first, if you take anything away from this blog post it should be to ALWAYS wire your pieces properly. Don’t expect galleries to hang your work if you...

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Tips for Framing Works on Paper

First things first, if you take anything away from this blog post it should be to ALWAYS wire your pieces properly. Don’t expect galleries to hang your work if you...

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The Intersection of Art and Motherhood

The Intersection of Art and Motherhood

This winter I've been thinking a lot about the realities of balancing an art career with parenthood. Maybe the winter feels more challenging because the kids are frequently sick, we've...

The Intersection of Art and Motherhood

This winter I've been thinking a lot about the realities of balancing an art career with parenthood. Maybe the winter feels more challenging because the kids are frequently sick, we've...

How long does a gel plate last?

How long does a gel plate last?

One question I often get in my beginning workshops is, "How long does a gel/gelli plate last?"  My reply is usually, "Forever". Then I point to the plate in front...

How long does a gel plate last?

One question I often get in my beginning workshops is, "How long does a gel/gelli plate last?"  My reply is usually, "Forever". Then I point to the plate in front...