My Media
Printmaking
The possibilities of print media is nearly endless, and as a certified print nerd I relish in finding new and experimental ways to work with each. I've trained in the areas of silkscreen, relief, collagraphy, and intaglio. In my experience, printmakers are like mad scientists. Many of the processes, in a practical sense, are obsolete with modern image production. So the obsession and ex
Pyrography
What started as an intriguing little craft project quickly became one of my favorite mediums to work in. I'm quite literally obsessed with the natural sepia tone, and the limitations of the wood burner often forces me to take more time with my image than I normally would. I've also experimented with chemical processes within this medium, and more information about that can be found on th
Encaustic Painting
While I can't say I have more experience with encaustic than other paint mediums, it's still by far my favorite. I like to take a printmaker-ly approach to my encaustic work by incorporating drypoint lines and selective wiping. Oftentimes I find it harder to conceptualize encaustic as an additive process, so I like to build up layers of pigment and then carve away areas to create