NEW GENERAL STATEMENT

Although the Fingerprint Series continues to evolve, my attention is also directed to other images, i.e., a leaf, a cluster of bare trees, wild grasses. To that goal, isolating a small area and expanding it into a very large design is the first step. Transferring the design to fabrics (painted, preprinted, or plain) while maintaining the integrity of the image is an immediate concern. Dyeing and painting the fabrics with previously unexplored color combinations while expanding the size provides diversity.

Personal growth is a primary motivation in my work. A momentary niche or plateau is okay. Finding ways of accomplishing growth continues to lure me onward. Exact images from my nature photography are converted to express my feelings about a composition. Altering the way light plays on the surface enlivens and enriches what the camera records. I enjoy creating art that draws the audience in and initiates a response.