Working With Textures

This handmade paper combines sand, abaca and fibers for strength and pliability. Elaborate details and movement are captured during pulp manipulation. Acrylics enhance the texture and colors of the wave

Lately, I’ve been exploring new methods and techniques in both papermaking and paper sculpting. I often compare the process to baking: I combine and adjust different fibers and ingredients to create unique textures and consistencies, each one opening up new possibilities for creative design.

This paper is made from a combination of cotton, flax, and abaca fibers. Much of the texture is created during the drying stages.

Exploring Using Layers

This artwork was created using peeled-back paper as a metaphor for self-discovery-layers revealing what lies beneath. A grayscale surface gives way to bursts of color and textures, symbolizing depth and transformation. The textures throughout are formed entirely from paper, and were manipulated repeatedly during the drying process to achieve their distinctive form

The Wall
While having lunch in Minnesota with my sister and niece, I was drawn to the towering wall beside our table. Its presence, texture, and tone stayed with me—My inspiration for this piece

This piece was also created with the peeled-back paper. I love how the colorful layers pop to the forefront

The softness of paper made from alpaca hair reminds me of a comfortable sweater

Surface Texture

Most artists consider the surface texture of paper when choosing materials- especially for charcoal, ink, or paint—because it affects how well the medium adheres.

But for me, surface texture is more than functionality; it inspires mood, invites pliability, and sparks a visual dialogue in the mind.