Paintings / Printmaking
I create embellished prints. Each print is originally drawn, printed, and painted by hand. I travel to placed based sites and natural resources in Upstate New York to photograph different locations for a creative reference. Then at the studio, I will make a drawing that is inspired from my photography. When I draw my artwork, I morph and blend different viewpoints of that specific location. The final image becomes a realistic and a dreamy landscape. Once my drawing is finished, I will have it placed in a specialized printer to transfer the drawing onto a poly lithographic sheet of plastic. This sheet of plastic becomes a printing plate. I hand roll ink onto the plate to transfer my drawing onto watercolor paper with a press roller. Then I will hand paint each print. I finish the image by detailing with ink pens.
Ceramic Sculptures
I create ceramic sculptures. Each sculpture is molded, carved, and painted with glaze by hand. I make the shape of the sculpture by placing two separate slabs of clay onto a mold to get the rounded look. Once the clay is dried enough, I score and slip both pieces together. Then I trace images from my original drawings onto the sculptures. From there, I carve away a relief images of iconic architecture and natural resources of Upstate New York. Once the carving is finished, I will carve openings into the sculpture so it can become utilitarian. I will even cut some sculptures in half so it opens fully. I bisque fire the green ware in the kiln. Then I will hand paint underglazes to create a watercolor painted esthetic. I add multiple layers of clear glaze to make it food safe. The sculptures are finalized with a glaze fire in the kiln.
