In the late 1980s and 1990s, El Anatsui—the renowned Ghanaian-Nigerian artist—produced a powerful series of wall-based works using carved, scorched, and assembled wooden planks.

This print was made from  a single woodblock. My aim is to explore the tension and dialogue between organic flow and rigid structure.

While working on a new piece, I stumbled upon something unexpected—coloring Japanese Moriki paper with watercolor pencils produced a beautifully layered and textured surface.

Most recently I returned to using Chine-collé (aka) chine collé.which is a technique that combines the aesthetics of both collage and printmaking. Chine-collé roughly translated from French means, Chine = thin tissue and collé = glue or paste.

So delighted to receive the 2024 Second Place Award by Grey Cube Gallery acknowledging two of my works on paper in their international “Green” online contest.

Two decades, dozens of plates, countless hours in the studio. This recent show brought together 20+ years of printmaking—from early experiments to pieces where I  felt fluent in my own visual vocabulary.

Sharing a look behind the scenes as I prepared for my solo exhibition at St. Joseph’s University, showcasing 24 pieces spanning from 2004 to 2024.

These three pieces are some of my work with the late Sheila Marbain at Maurel Studio…

The photograph (see A), is of the final print, a woodcut entitled: Going Beyond. I am asked, pretty often, “How did you do that”—meaning how did I get four colors on the print with one run through the press.  So there is a method to this madness…

New print coming off the press, this time a paper was printed in a light blue first and then run through the press, so that the overall color would be subtler and more integrated….

I have had the great joy to work with leading master printmakers including Kathy Caraccio of K.Caraccio Printmaking Studio, who curated this show and continues to be a catalyst for learning and experimentation.

This #woodcut (like most of my plates) will go through the press only once. That’s it—one shot to get the color, the inking, pressure on the press…

Thank you to St Joseph’s University Council for the Arts for showcasing my solo exhibition at this exceptional venue and to their Director, Ramona Candy…

Big thank you to St Joseph’s University for the opportunity to have a solo show of my work in this exceptional venue!

Who are the ones delighting? They include the many beings and moments behind what you see here: a tender fleeting bloom in the Brooklyn Botanic Garden…

Thrilled to announce that St. Joseph’s University Council for the Arts will be presenting a solo exhibition of my work.

If you missed the show, and would like to join me at The Prince Street Gallery, the show will be up until August 19 and I would love to meet you there…