The Pili Journal
A once-a-month ode to all that light, texture & mood has taught me. A poetic documentary in written form. This is a place to slow down. A gathering of thoughts, images and quiet observations shaped by spirit, nature and instinct. Here, I write about art in progress, the rhythms of creating, my faith, human design and spirituality reflections along with the beauty found in both stillness and movement. Consider this a visual and written record of becoming—unpolished, honest and led by intuition.
Tools of the Trade
I first learned printmaking in the seventh grade and since then I have experimented with cheap tools, expensive tools and even makeshift tools to create the style and artwork you see today…
I Found My Soul on the Pacific Coast
I came to the edge of the Pacific with no plan, a wanted yet forced pull west brought me here—my husband was in the navy and our orders landed us in this beautiful place. Though we aimed for this, it was a place unknown and only images I had created in my own mind existed…
How To Float Frame Your Artwork
Float framing is one of my favorite ways to present handmade work. It allows the paper to breathe, honors the deckled edge, and gives the piece a quiet sense of space—like it’s resting in thin air…
Dolce far niente: Italian: The sweetness of doing nothing.
Made to live with you.
