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.

Everything on the Barrow: A London-Inspired Collage
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Everything on the Barrow: A London-Inspired Collage

A trip to London's famous Portobello Road market led me to The Old Printing Shop, where I discovered vintage letterpress type blocks that would become the foundation of a new collage. The result combines letterpress printing, stitched linen, and vintage book elements into a mixed media piece with treasures to discover at every viewing distance.

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Simple Abstract Collage Tutorial
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Simple Abstract Collage Tutorial

What if the "flaws" in your art materials were actually hidden treasures waiting to be discovered? Watch the full tutorial and discover how to turn imperfections into inspiration.

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