I find collaging to be a meditative experience. My collaging practice gives me a sense of calm and helps me make sense of my world.

I begin a collage by examining my material, breaking it down, then reassembling it into a story or mood that I am trying to express. I tend to collage about nature, but explore other themes as well. I like to use organic shapes, textures, and big colors as well as muted earth tones in my collages. Each image is chosen carefully. The layout of the collage can vary depending on what images I am working with. Often images connect seamlessly as if they were always meant to be together. I recycle printed materials that would otherwise be discarded, so there is very little waste.