Ambient air surrounding, encompassing,
creating a certain mood, being,
pertaining to and noting sounds that
create a peaceful and relaxed atmosphere.
Drawing is like a meditation that creates a state of ambience,
a feeling that encompasses my soul while at work.
My mind is most content when making or learning.
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I enjoy studying geometry, shapes, patterns,
symbols, music, language and textiles.
Travelling has been essential to get out of my comfort zone.
Being a witness to different cultures, people, and places.
Experiencing the journey as a destination,
revealing the vastness within and without.
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In 2004, I began working full time
with a wonderful family business called Maiwa.
There I have learned many artistic mediums
and love co-teaching workshops on natural dyes.
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Maiwa has provided great opportunities for travel,
mostly to India to work alongside exceptional artisans;
dyers, block printers, spinners, weavers, and embroiderers.
​Much of my art is inspired by these adventures and some
even began while waiting for a train or flying in a plane.
Any kind of paper and pen compels me to draw.
Often beginning with a simple shape
and start branching out.
Sometimes working free hand or
more precisely with a compass and ruler.
I love the flow of a traditional dip pen and ink.
For colours I gravitate to the whole spectrum,
and tend to use pencil crayons and earth pigments.
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Recently I have been learning to draw on an iPad,
and have turned my originals into a printable format.
Procreate has so many features which is unlocking new possibilities.
I am looking forward to exploring more art with this technology.
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