What’s for Lunch?

Friday, January 20, 2017

Cucumber sandwich: sliced cucumbers with cream cheese and mint leaves on pumpernickel bread. Seasoned with salt and pepper. I’d love to hear your thoughts. Email me your comments here.

Portobello Mushroom Burger

Wednesday, January 18, 2017

A hearty vegetarian dish for those meat-free days. Build your sandwich with your favorite fixins. We like to combine the grilled mushroom with roasted bell pepper, avocado, tomato, onion, and goat cheese plus a drizzling of balsamic glaze on an onion hamburger bun or...

Learning from the Masters: Cutout Studies

Monday, January 16, 2017

Inspired by patterns and geometric abstraction, I did some cutout studies to explore shapes and spacial relationships – with the end goal of translating these concepts in my encaustic work. Most of the plates shown below were inspired by abstract artists whose...

Florilegium Journal No. 1

Friday, November 18, 2016

I like taking down notes when I read. I’ll even write whole passages when I’m very much moved by the words. One of my favorite books right now is Mitten Strings for God by Katrina Kenison. It is about slowing down and learning to be fully present in...

The Aesthetics of Melancholy

Thursday, January 14, 2016

I am thrilled to write my first feature article for Somerset Studio Gallery, a special bi-annual mixed media magazine from Stampington & Co. The 4-page article, entitled “The Aesthetics of Melancholy,” is included in the Winter 2016 Issue. In it I...