Linoleum block printing is a tradition that runs through generations in my family. I started my journey with linoleum as an experiment, and as my skills grew, I ventured into carving other materials. Each project is a labor of love, where I engage directly with the texture of the block, feeling each precise cut and groove as I shape my design. This hands-on process is a meditative experience, allowing my thoughts to flow freely while I immerse myself in the rhythm of creation. I find myself captivated by the striking simplicity and elegant forms that emerge through relief printing, where each print tells a unique story rooted in both technique and personal expression.
Ginkgos Step Stool
This step stool is created with Ginkgo leaf prints from five hand-carved linoleum blocks. The top of the stool is decorated with these prints, using Cranfield Bronze oil-based ink. The stool itself is stained with a mixture of watered-down green acrylic paint and...
Susan’s Barred Owl
This design has a very special place in my heart. I started my journey in linoleum prints by carving an owl that visited my mom one day outside her living room window. I desinged, carved, and redeisgned that owl from the window more times than I can count. My learning...
Ginkgo Leaf
I have a soft spot for ginkgo trees. These trees are a feature of my grandfather's hometown, Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. As a tribute, my grandmother planted a ginkgo tree in their yard. Now that she has passed, I am reminded of her each time I visit and see this tree.
Short-eared Owl Portrait
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