I discovered handmade papermaking in 1980 when I was still painting in oils. In time, my oil painting case lay unused. To celebrate the textures of nature I now use the texture of colored paper fiber. And there is the sheer physical presence of the finished piece-- the built up textures and the irregular edges add a sculptural dimension that enhances the picture’s spatiality While I work to create a space and atmosphere that will absorb the viewer, I also want to pay homage to the physical surface of the artwork--this is easily achieved by the festive swirls and intermingling of the...more
