Artist Statement

Nature has always been a source of inspiration for my work. Gardening, hiking, and sketching outdoors are three of my favorite activities that fuel my creativity as a block print artist.

I have long admired mokuhanga, the traditional Japanese woodblock printmaking technique. As a 21st-century artist, I am intrigued by the possibilities this medium offers—particularly its ecological approach to printmaking, the use of earth-friendly materials, and the emphasis on a steady, repetitive work process that serves as a form of quiet meditation.

Nature guides this art form. Often, in my quiet studio, I find myself printing for hours, staring at the moistened paper and pigments. I pause in awe, captivated by the beauty and wisdom inherent in this craft process. Raw materials such as cherry wood, bamboo leaves, shark skin, horsehair, and mulberry paper are integral to mokuhanga.