Some Places

Paper Quilts

I did these paper quilt collages a few weeks back. I started cutting up a map of California a few months ago and I still have a lot of pieces left. I think I will do more of these. I think for now I just need to do something, just so I can think about what I really want to do. These are perfect for thinking. I am really just frustrated with my lack of production. Now that I have a more permanent studio I can hopefully get in the groove. However, it will take a lot of self-dicipline that I seem to lack. I also do not feel as passionate about my work anymore. Maybe I should just stop. However I think I am too hard on myself about my work. It looks crafty, homemade, and girly. Oh well. Maybe I will just like it and never show it.

A Quilter's Net, 2009, Colored Pencil on Grey paper, 7x9 inches

I am working on these quilted-net drawings while I am working on the mapping series. They are tedious but very rhythmical and I enjoy doing them.

Before During Result, 2007, Watercolor on Arches, 8x10 inches.

This Triptych is a portrait of my brother in different stages of his life. This was the first portrait I did of him and just before I started using Claybord.