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.
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.
Five Minute Sketchbook Collage Video
I’m a big fan of using a sketchbook collage to keep my creativity going, especially on days when art business tasks take over. In this video, I’ll walk you through a five-minute collage.
Write Your Way to Better Art Conversations
The last time someone asked you what kind of art you make, you probably gave them a rushed, stumbling explanation while watching their eyes glaze over. What if instead you could captivate them with a description that made your process sound as compelling as the art itself?
The Afterlife of Collage: When Materials Reveal Their Hidden Stories
In my artistic process, stories emerge after creation rather than before. As I examine my completed collages, I discover narratives hiding within text fragments, unexpected connections, and visual details that weren't initially apparent. This moment of close observation is where titles and stories are born—revealing themselves through the artistic archaeology of my own work rather than through deliberate planning.