I am a Bay-Area based printmaker and illustrator. I try to capture in my work the beauty, curiosity, and wonder I see in the world.

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The Printmaking Process:
 

	To create a block print, I first start by drawing an image on a block of linoleum. Linoleum is a material made from linseed oil and wood or cork dust. The image must be drawn backwards, as it will leave a mirror image when printed.
	Next I carve out all the negative space in the image. The linoleum that remains will catch the ink and form the final image.
	When all the negative space is carved away, I ink the linoleum block with a roller, or "brayer".
	To print the piece by hand, I place a piece of paper over the block and rub the back of the paper with a wooden spoon. This transfers the ink to the paper.
	The final print is revealed.
	To print the piece on the press, I place the inked block on the bed of the press and place a piece of paper on it. Then I cover it with press felts and roll it through the press. The metal roller of the press applies a large amount of pressure to the paper and plate, transferring the ink to the paper.
	To make a multi-color print, I use a few different techniques. One involves carving multiple linoleum blocks, each of which will print one area of color. In this example, I have carved five different blocks. One block can be painted with multiple colors, which can result in a more complex and painterly print.