BLOOM WHERE YOU’RE PLANTED - 2023

From Maine to Utah, you’ll find many landscapes hidden in these pieces – and with them, my memories of finding wonder wherever I am In my life. Experiences of discovering tiny worlds in tide pools at Mount Desert Island. Or watching my husband and daughter brought to tears when they saw the Grand Canyon for the first time. Or endless hours spent in the woods here in Ohio. No matter what is happening in my life, nature is always part of it.

Each piece from this series begins with initial layers of my naturally dyed eco prints mounted onto panels. Clear wax and old topographic maps are then laid over top as image transfers. The topmost layers is created with a handmade template of botanical shapes and white encaustic wax. Each work is a celebration of the places and memories that have shaped who I am today.

Original works and print reproductions are available at the links below.