I feel that the most important part of being an artist is being able to give life to a sometimes singular idea.  As a book artist, I can add dimension to a story I write as well as add my own drawings and thus create the vessel or shape of how it should hold the idea.

The beauty for me, and the viewer, is that each time my book is opened, something new may happen.  This special form of touch is my great joy.

My books contain my own drawings and writing.  I use designs that I have engineered to convey the best use of space for my specific idea.  I combine many materials and commercial papers, as well as my own handmade papers.  I use either hand lettering or laser printing.  The choice depends upon which expresses my idea best.  I then develop a mockup of the book for placement.  After this, I proceed to use my bookbinding skills of covering the boards, gluing, folding, and sewing the final piece.

The mask series is a result of my personal collection of handmade papers that I have made and is an attempt to bring together two dimensional and three dimensional art into an allegorical setting that the viewer can enjoy.

My work speaks for itself - happy, if necessary; sad, if necessary; eloquent, when needed.  The work is alive, and it is a part of me.

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