If we don’t change, we don’t grow. If we don’t grow, we aren’t really living.

-Gail Sheehy

Welcome friends old and new!  I hope everyone has made it through the winter and that you have begun to see the lovely greening of the world that signals the warmer days are soon to come.  My little world has undergone some drastic changes in he past months; a move from Maine to Western Massachusetts, and a shift in media from clay to cut paper collage.  I have remained positive and hopeful through out this period of winter hibernation, and now feel ready to share with you the work that has me so excited right now.

My interest in cut paper work dates back to my days at Marshall University, where I was fortunate enough to have had a children’s book illustration class with author and illustrator Adjoa Burroughs.  Over the years I have gone back to this work here and there, but I’ve never allowed myself to fully devote my time to these pieces.  So, finding myself with alot of spare time, and no clay studio, I decided to take this opportunity to really focus my energies on this media…and I have been thrilled with both the process and the results!  I am posting just a few images of these intricate cut paper designs…many more will follow as the website gets a revamp and I begin to pull together my line of handmade cards, stationary, and limited edition prints.  Please check back often, as you will begin to see changes soon…and don’t forget to check out my blog to find out what I’m up to here in Western Mass.

Cheers to you & Thanks for stopping by!

I was fortunate enough this summer, to be able to spend 8 weeks working in the factory studios at Watershed Center for Ceramic Art, in Newcastle, Maine.  Watershed, whose mission is “…to provide artists time and space to work in clay,” is a ceramic residency facility dedicated to creative growth and exploration.  I cannot fully express how thankful I am to have had this opportunity.  I met so many wonderful people, and learned so much…both about clay and myself.  Please take a moment to check out my blog on Watershed, and look through the many photos from this great experience.