My work is inspired two things: the linoleum block and the carving knife. Every block is a puzzle to be solved: how do I depict the gossamer translucency of sheer drapes in front of window, as well as the view behind it? How do create a sea of thick grass populated by various animals hiding within? In a way, I see the carving knife as a constraint, but a positive one. Using the knife instead of pencil or paint challenges me to find new and exciting ways to create imagery. The process of printmaking is of the utmost importance to me. All else comes second in my work, including the finished piece. My goal is for viewers to enjoy the print in its totality, but also to delight in each mark, squiggle, line, and curve as much as I do.