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.
Repurposing
I found some old carved stamps in my drawer and I discovered how to weave them into my current work as subtle supporting elements. Watch how this simple shift in approach transformed not just this piece, but my entire relationship with the forgotten treasures hiding in my art supplies.
Studio Failure
A day in my studio usually ends in a success, but in this case, ended in a major fail.
What unites a collection?
Working in a series can be a challenge if you don’t understand what makes a collection a series.