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.
Letterpress Image Transfer
Image transfers let you capture the beautiful, tactile quality of letterpress printing and incorporate it into your collage work using just a laser copy. It's one of many accessible techniques for adding typography to your art—no expensive equipment required.
Upgrade your Scraps with Stencils
Using stencils to add details to your paper scraps is going to make them a lot more enticing!
Vintage Papers for Letterpress Printing and Collage
Sourcing good materials is half the work when it comes to creating collage and letterpress prints that feel right. In this guide, I share where I find vintage papers, what makes good paper for collage, and how to build a collection on any budget. The wrong papers lead to frustration, but the right papers practically tell you what to make.
Abstract Collage in Eight Minutes
Watch two gelli plate prints become a collage in my sketchbook in this eight minute video. Let it inspire you to create a quick work of art.