PROCESS

I began making collages because I had amassed a huge collection of naturally dyed paper as a byproduct of dyeing silk scarves. It felt only natural to begin applying this paper to my illustrative work, and I still pull from this original inventory when creating collages, further dyeing each piece of paper to fit the needs of a piece. I primarily dye drawing paper, but I also enjoy working with mulberry paper, mango leaf paper, and 100% cotton paper.

I will work a piece in layers to keep things manageable.

I will work a piece in layers to keep things manageable.

I like working on tiny pieces on a big table piled with paper scraps. It's a delightful mess full of potential discovery.

I like working on tiny pieces on a big table piled with paper scraps. It's a delightful mess full of potential discovery.

Canvases with a base layer, ready for collaging.

Canvases with a base layer, ready for collaging.

All the paper gets hung up to dry, then pressed flat.

All the paper gets hung up to dry, then pressed flat.

Sometimes I'll dye paper using shibori techniques for texture.

Sometimes I'll dye paper using shibori techniques for texture.

I try to keep colors organized, it's a losing battle.

I try to keep colors organized, it's a losing battle.