A Quick Catch Up Hello again! So I have been quite negligent with this blog the past few months. In that time I started a new job, was working on a book collaboration, had that collaboration fall through and am back to working on my solo projects. I let myself get sidetracked by the hope of a successful partnership, but when that fell through I realized something important – I had let my own work fall through the cracks. So here I am again, just starting to get back in the sw

Hello again! Today I want to focus on a technique for creating paper textures. There are thousands of different textures you can use to create paper bases for collages and paper projects, but one of my favorites is the bubble. Using Textured Papers To create my collages, I always use handmade, pre-painted papers. I prefer a white, heavy weight paper that can withstand a good paint base. I use acrylics because once dry it is more resistant to water and forgiving with rubber ce