My work bridges the versatility of monotype printmaking with the structure of painting, each informing and influencing the other. This conversation fuels my technique, which includes transfer and resist applications of paint and ink using stencils, printing blocks, and relief plates. I also create collage papers through hand printing and acrylic glazing methods, and incorporate repurposed materials such as sewing patterns, sheet music, and maps – each contributing its own intricate patterns and delicate history.
My paintings, prints and collages have been featured in numerous solo, invitational, and juried exhibitions nationwide. In addition to my studio practice, I have taught creative arts classes for over twenty years, specializing in monotype printmaking and mixed media collage. Monotype, with its expressive and accessible nature, is at the heart of my teaching. I offer private lessons in both oil-based and water-based techniques by appointment in my home studio – please feel free to reach out for more details.
After graduating from Syracuse University with a BFA in 1982, I journeyed west, settling first in northern California and then New Mexico and finally Oregon, where my husband and I lived for 23 years. Last year, we made the trek back east and are now feeling at home in a new, yet familiar, landscape. The natural beauty of the Finger Lakes is an endless source of inspiration, and I’m excited to continue exploring its influence in my work.
Studio Location Details and Accessibility
North on 96 to left on Iradell Rd (Town of Ulysses sign on right), follow Iradell to ½ mile past Van Dorn Corners Rd, driveway on right. Level driveway, level walkway to studio