FAQ: Are the patterns handmade?

Yes, all the layers in my work are made by hand. The photo below provides a glimpse into the process used to make Birds and Bees in the Garden (detail photo above). I start by designing a repeat pattern. This usually starts with a few sketches that I tighten up into a finished drawing for the pattern. You can see the original drawing for this one at the top of the photo. It’s drawn to scale so I can overlay the mylar in order to trace it and place it properly on the page. I went on to add some value to this drawing which is what I’m doing in the photo below.

Birds and Bees in the Garden, is on view at SŌMI Gallery in Sturgeon Bay, WI through August 27.