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Building Edge of Night
Most designs develop slowly over time, with each section influencing the next. Part of creating for me is learning when to guide the piece intentionally and when to let unexpected ideas take over. Sometimes a pattern changes halfway through, colors start interacting differently than I expected, or a small detail ends up shaping the direction of the entire piece. That balance between the structure of the grid and the discovery of how the lines flow is one of the things I enjoy
2 days ago1 min read


Embracing the Ugly Stage in Mandala Art
The Journey of Creation Sometimes, when I’m working on a new piece, I hit a point where I don’t love what’s in front of me. I call this the ugly stage. Not every design goes through it, but the ones that do often turn into something especially fun and unexpected. At least, that’s what I remind myself when I start to feel frustrated that it isn’t coming together yet. The photo here shows my current work in progress, and it’s very much in that ugly stage. I love the colors, but
Jan 182 min read


Welcome to the Studio
Happy New Year, and welcome! I’ve been meaning to add a blog to my website for a while, and the start of a new year felt like the right moment to begin. This space will be a simple extension of my studio; a place to share what’s happening behind the scenes, what I’m working on, and the smaller details that don’t always make it onto social media. If you’ve followed my work for any amount of time, you know that my process is slow, layered, and very hands-on. Most pieces move th
Jan 12 min read
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