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Whether it’s the Verazanno Narrows in Brooklyn, a lake in upstate New York, the Caribbean Sea on the north coast of Jamaica, or the Atlantic Ocean in Florida, I always find myself smiling near water. Wherever I am I collaborate with the warm sun to create stunning plant portraits. I borrow the deepest blue from the sea to make cyanotypes, commonly known as blue prints. I frame them for the wall, make artists books, and most recently, stitch on my art. I hope you enjoy your visit to my world.

Cyanotypes on Fabric shown in a dining room
Cyanotypes on a desk
Cyanotype on fabric with Sashiko embroidery
Artists book

The latest from my Instagram account

I rarely make functional objects but this is the beginning of something for someone special. #cyanotypeonfabric #cyanotypebags #fern #wip
I rarely make functional objects but this is the beginning of something for someone special. #cyanotypeonfabric #cyanotypebags #fern #wip
#cyanotypeonfabric just out of the sun of a fern #wip
#cyanotypeonfabric just out of the sun of a fern #wip
#cyanotype on fabric just out of the sun with the fern used to make it #wip Note that this is still under the glass I used during exposure and the droplets are water the fern excreted during its time in the sun
#cyanotype on fabric just out of the sun with the fern used to make it #wip Note that this is still under the glass I used during exposure and the droplets are water the fern excreted during its time in the sun
Stitched using the #sashiko technique #ivy #cyanotype on fabric
Stitched using the #sashiko technique #ivy #cyanotype on fabric
Toned and ready for me to stitch on it! #cyanotypeonfabric #cyanotype #cianotipia #alternativephotography #sunprint #cyanotypeprint #fotographiaalernativa #photography #printmaking #cyanotypeart #altprocess #wip #altphotoarchive #todaysalternative #
Toned and ready for me to stitch on it! #cyanotypeonfabric #cyanotype #cianotipia #alternativephotography #sunprint #cyanotypeprint #fotographiaalernativa #photography #printmaking #cyanotypeart #altprocess #wip #altphotoarchive #todaysalternative #cameraless #solarprint #cyanotypephotography #labclubefoto #processoalternativo #cameralessphotography #cyanotypeprocess #cianotipo #ivy
#ivy #cyanotype on fabric, dry and ready for the next step. Guesses are welcome!
#ivy #cyanotype on fabric, dry and ready for the next step. Guesses are welcome!
Unprocessed #cyanotype on fabric with the ivy used to make it #wip #ivy #altphotoarchive #todaysalternative #cyanotypeonfabric #cameraless #solarprint #cyanotypephotography #labclubefoto #processoalternativo #cameralessphotography #fotographiaalern
Unprocessed #cyanotype on fabric with the ivy used to make it #wip #ivy #altphotoarchive #todaysalternative #cyanotypeonfabric #cameraless #solarprint #cyanotypephotography #labclubefoto #processoalternativo #cameralessphotography #fotographiaalernativa #photography #printmaking #cyanotypeart #altprocess #cyanotypeprocess #cianotipo #cyanotypes #cianotipia #alternativephotography #sunprint #cyanotypeprint
Finished, for now! Toned #cyanotypeonfabric stitched with silk and cotton.
Finished, for now! Toned #cyanotypeonfabric stitched with silk and cotton.
Took my #stitching to the beach! #cyanotype #mixedmedia #surfacedesign #fiberart #fiberartist #needleart #needlearts #needleartworld #cyanotypeonfabric #sashiko #sashikostitching #sashikoembroidery#embroidery #cyanosashiko
Took my #stitching to the beach! #cyanotype #mixedmedia #surfacedesign #fiberart #fiberartist #needleart #needlearts #needleartworld #cyanotypeonfabric #sashiko #sashikostitching #sashikoembroidery#embroidery #cyanosashiko
Still stitching on my #cyanotype on fabric #mixedmedia #surfacedesign #fiberart #fiberartist #needleart #needlearts #needleartworld #cyanotypeonfabric #sashiko #sashikostitching #sashikoembroidery#embroidery #cyanosashiko
Still stitching on my #cyanotype on fabric #mixedmedia #surfacedesign #fiberart #fiberartist #needleart #needlearts #needleartworld #cyanotypeonfabric #sashiko #sashikostitching #sashikoembroidery#embroidery #cyanosashiko
The stitching has begun! I stitch from the back side as my sashiko teacher taught me, so you can see the drawing peeking through here on the “right” side. Swipe to see a close up of this toned #cyanotypeonfabric of #oak leaves. The darke
The stitching has begun! I stitch from the back side as my sashiko teacher taught me, so you can see the drawing peeking through here on the “right” side. Swipe to see a close up of this toned #cyanotypeonfabric of #oak leaves. The darker purple is silk thread, the lighter perle cotton. Check out my story to see me working on this piece.
Still wet, just toned #cyanotype on fabric of #oak leaves, patiently waiting to be embroidered! Swipe to see the much lighter dry version #cyanotypeonfabric #oakleaf #altphotoarchive #todaysalternative #cameraless #solarprint #printmaking #cyanotype
Still wet, just toned #cyanotype on fabric of #oak leaves, patiently waiting to be embroidered! Swipe to see the much lighter dry version #cyanotypeonfabric #oakleaf #altphotoarchive #todaysalternative #cameraless #solarprint #printmaking #cyanotypeart #altprocess #cyanotypeprocess #cianotipo #cyanotypes #cianotipia #alternativephotography #sunprint #cyanotypeprint #cyanotypephotography #labclubefoto #processoalternativo #cameralessphotography #fotographiaalernativa
Double exposed #cyanotypeonfabric of #oak leaves. I’ll do something else to it before I stitch it! Want to guess?
Double exposed #cyanotypeonfabric of #oak leaves. I’ll do something else to it before I stitch it! Want to guess?
Unprocessed #cyanotype on fabric with the oak leaves see to make it #wip Swipe to see the reverse side #oak #oakleaf #altphotoarchive #todaysalternative #cyanotypeonfabric #cameraless #solarprint #cyanotypephotography #labclubefoto #processoalternat
Unprocessed #cyanotype on fabric with the oak leaves see to make it #wip Swipe to see the reverse side #oak #oakleaf #altphotoarchive #todaysalternative #cyanotypeonfabric #cameraless #solarprint #cyanotypephotography #labclubefoto #processoalternativo #cameralessphotography #fotographiaalernativa #photography #printmaking #cyanotypeart #altprocess #cyanotypeprocess #cianotipo #cyanotypes #cianotipia #alternativephotography #sunprint #cyanotypeprin
Finished #sashiko stitched #peony leaf #cyanotype on an #upcycled yellow linen napkin. I used a mix of threads: gold, silk and perle. Swipe to see the back side.
Finished #sashiko stitched #peony leaf #cyanotype on an #upcycled yellow linen napkin. I used a mix of threads: gold, silk and perle. Swipe to see the back side.
I rarely make functional objects but this is the beginning of something for someone special. #cyanotypeonfabric #cyanotypebags #fern #wip #cyanotypeonfabric just out of the sun of a fern #wip #cyanotype on fabric just out of the sun with the fern used to make it #wip Note that this is still under the glass I used during exposure and the droplets are water the fern excreted during its time in the sun Stitched using the #sashiko technique #ivy #cyanotype on fabric Toned and ready for me to stitch on it! #cyanotypeonfabric #cyanotype #cianotipia #alternativephotography #sunprint #cyanotypeprint #fotographiaalernativa #photography #printmaking #cyanotypeart #altprocess #wip #altphotoarchive #todaysalternative # #ivy #cyanotype on fabric, dry and ready for the next step. Guesses are welcome! Unprocessed #cyanotype on fabric with the ivy used to make it #wip #ivy #altphotoarchive #todaysalternative #cyanotypeonfabric #cameraless #solarprint #cyanotypephotography #labclubefoto #processoalternativo #cameralessphotography #fotographiaalern Finished, for now! Toned #cyanotypeonfabric stitched with silk and cotton. Took my #stitching to the beach! #cyanotype #mixedmedia #surfacedesign #fiberart #fiberartist #needleart #needlearts #needleartworld #cyanotypeonfabric #sashiko #sashikostitching #sashikoembroidery#embroidery #cyanosashiko Still stitching on my #cyanotype on fabric #mixedmedia #surfacedesign #fiberart #fiberartist #needleart #needlearts #needleartworld #cyanotypeonfabric #sashiko #sashikostitching #sashikoembroidery#embroidery #cyanosashiko The stitching has begun! I stitch from the back side as my sashiko teacher taught me, so you can see the drawing peeking through here on the “right” side. Swipe to see a close up of this toned #cyanotypeonfabric of #oak leaves. The darke Still wet, just toned #cyanotype on fabric of #oak leaves, patiently waiting to be embroidered! Swipe to see the much lighter dry version #cyanotypeonfabric #oakleaf #altphotoarchive #todaysalternative #cameraless #solarprint #printmaking #cyanotype Double exposed #cyanotypeonfabric of #oak leaves. I’ll do something else to it before I stitch it! Want to guess? Unprocessed #cyanotype on fabric with the oak leaves see to make it #wip Swipe to see the reverse side #oak #oakleaf #altphotoarchive #todaysalternative #cyanotypeonfabric #cameraless #solarprint #cyanotypephotography #labclubefoto #processoalternat Finished #sashiko stitched #peony leaf #cyanotype on an #upcycled yellow linen napkin. I used a mix of threads: gold, silk and perle. Swipe to see the back side.