A working journal from Driftway Studio in Rhode Island. I write about process, materials, and the slow, often meandering work of making things by hand.
Seed Journal
Don’t look for inspiration, instead, create a world where you are open to receiving ideas- and make sure you have a way to record them when they arrive.
Are Sketchbooks Real Art?
A post on Instagram about sketchbooks led to a dialogue on whether or not the pieces we create in our sketchbooks are real art. I believe they aren't "real" art, but they are art. As artists, if we don't have a place to play and we're only trying to make finished work, we're never going to grow, change, or experiment, because we're so focused on creating what we're already good at.
Artist’s Daybook: Thursday
Finding moments in the margins of my day, I balance family routines with making in-person connections with other artists. As I crisscross Rhode Island for multiple appointments, dropping off pieces at a Providence gallery and handling errands, I'm confronted with the less glamorous reality of creative life.
Artist’s Daybook: Tuesday
From a 4am business-brain wake-up call to unexpected creative breakthroughs. Follow along as I navigate commission work, delicate vintage paper repairs, and the constant push-pull of distractions that define an artist's workday.