A few weeks ago, I reworked the background on a piece that had been exhibited last year. It got me thinking about a question that I’ve been asked several times, “how do I know when a piece is finished”? I started writing the first draft for this blog post yesterday. Coincidentally, earlier this morning while my new work was being photographed by Ted Clarke for an upcoming exhibition, a studio visitor asked if the work was finished. I paused before responding because I was ta

I often hear artists talk about making art based on a feeling. It sounds esoteric. But in fact, that’s how I make my art. My art making is often a catharsis. I use it to sort out my feelings about love and loss, day-to-day life. My work titled Repair 1, was inspired by a family member’s terminal illness. As I watched her transition from this world into the next I was struck by the kind and caring family members who supported her on her journey. I wanted to express that fee