I work mainly in scratchboard or colored pencil, sometimes in pastels. The media I choose for a piece depends on the subject and the effect I am trying to create. My scratchboard pieces are more graphic and design-focused; my colored pencil work is more about light and mood. At this time, I am coping with a lot of life changes (including our new baby!), and I find myself working more in colored pencil. The work goes faster and the medium is more forgiving of mistakes.

Scratchboard art is uncommon because it is a demanding medium requiring patience and planning. I enjoy the challenge and I love the sculptural feel of the clay board. The image emerges from the black ink, scratch by scratch. I frequently combine traditional scratchboard with pen work and airbrushing to create a variety of soft effects.