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.
Mismatched
Was my Victorian stamp purchase worth it when it turned out to be the wrong size? The answer involves a serendipitous thrift store find, rock-hard rubber, and a hard-won print of my own initials.
Introducing the Art Playdate
I opened a drawer looking for a sketchbook and found vintage sheet music instead—and remembered what play feels like. Welcome to Art Playdate, a monthly exploration of forgotten materials and rediscovered joy.
Deconstructing Books
Taking apart books for collage materials is a skill that gets easier with practice. In this video lesson, I show you exactly how I deconstruct a hardcover book and what I look for (and avoid). This is one of the lessons in my new online class- Impressed: Printmaking and Collage.
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.