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A short story about my process:

The thing that I think makes these collage pieces interesting are the layers and layers of paper I build up. I work very fast at first.

In this particular one, I didn't know what I was going to do. I was inspired by the colors. It started to be reminiscent of the beach. Especially since I found the word beach while I was digging through my scraps. I often use this synchronicity to develop a theme.

I loved that little red ball. I especially liked that it went off the page. I added a starfish and some swirling water, fully knowing I may eventually cover these things up with more paper. They are still part of the rich story that is developing in my head about what the collage is about.

I think of it as developing the character. Eventually my process slows down and becomes more intentional as I commit to developing what I see.

After flip flopping this picture to add more paper, I made the decision that flip flops on beach would be perfect! And the viewer is ready to step in.

This collage process is sort of metaphorical to how I am approaching life a moment in time. And in a weirdly bizarre way the image solidifies that moment. The resulting image, never seems to be entirely mine; never completely owned by my own intent. It is more like a call and response with my materials. Just as the physical world is not of my creation: my art is an interaction with the creation that is given, and my choices to respond and utilize what is there.