My mixed media work uses traditional handwork techniques; combining imagery, text, handmade paper, found objects and textiles in unconventional ways. At first glance, one sees re-appropriation and re-use of pattern shapes and forms. But further exploration of each piece reveals a multitude of layers; a host of stories and life reflection.

June

48w 30h

stencils, textiles, handmade paper, canvas and acrylics

Sun’s Up

36w 48h

canvas, handmade papers, vintage sticks and acrylics

Fall Fields

40w 30h

canvas, handmade papers, newsprint and acrylics

Plan B

48w 30h

vintage map, handmade papers, textiles, newsprint and acrylics

Summer Fields

24w 24h

canvas, Indonesian textiles, handmade paper and acrylics

Detail - Summer Fields

Sense of Place #1

30w 50h

burlap, canvas and acrylics

Sense of Place #2

30w 50h

Sense of Place #3

30w 50h

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Towards The River

60w 48h

handmade papers, newsprint, canvas and acrylics

Detail - Towards The River

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Where Ever You Are Is Called Here

60w 48h

newsprint, handmade papers, pattern paper and acrylics

I Have Given My Whole Life To Words

Commission for Fargo Forum

84w 60h

newsprint, reporter notes, stencils, graphite and acrylics