My inspiration springs from both the natural and spiritual world. I feel deeply connected to both. I have long been interested in both the psychological and spiritual implications of dreams. Symbols, icons, and patterns fascinate me, and are often included in my work. I design in total freedom-- painting, printmaking, mark-making and using chemical alterations to create dynamic series of works on natural paper substrate. Combining techniques traditionally associated with chigiri-e, paper mosaic, and collage, I weave together texture, color, and pattern,...more
