In the studio, I enjoy experimenting with painting techniques, color, and composition ideas. For me, painting is puzzle practice, a challenge of representing structures while including a narrative element that relates to the subject or my experience of it.

My knits are typically stranded designs formed from a combination of references available to the public and my own experiments. I'm generally interested in knitwear, knitting history, and how the translation of complex designs into a simple form represented by single stitches is the “pixel” of previous times. Above all, I think of my knits as cozy functional art and I strive for heirloom quality work.

In addition to watercolor and knitting, I occasionally experiment in other media from quilting to pottery to printmaking. These tangents may seem random, but each project I create feeds into my network of understanding, and they tend to relate to my love of color, pattern, or the process of learning something new.

For me, the disciplines of teaching and art are intertwined with my interest in being a lifelong learner. The subjects I focus on painting are typically sparked by an experience or memory. I especially enjoy exploring subjects I have multiple connections to and sharing them with others who appreciate the subject. I strive to have a home filled with items and art that are meaningful, made with care, and inspire connection with other makers.