A working journal from Driftway Studio in Rhode Island. I write about my artwork, the process, materials, and the slow, often meandering work of making things by hand.

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Scrap Paper- Keep or Toss?

The art is done. The table is covered with paper. What do you do next?

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Inside the Collage Process

The process and materials.

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100 Collages

This year, I came up with my own take on the 100 Day Project.

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Preparing and Finishing Artwork

I’m sharing all my tips and tricks for preparing substrates and sealing finished works.

Scrap Paper- Keep or Toss?

Inside the Collage Process

100 Collages

Preparing and Finishing Artwork

Paper, Print, & Collage