The designs in my collections are made by a process known as paste paper. One of the earliest forms of decorating paper, paste paper dates back to the late sixteenth century when it was widely used by bookbinders in Europe for endpapers and bookcovers. The process has changed little and remains simple. A paste is cooked, colored with paint and brushed onto wet paper. While the paper is still wet designs are made using a variety of tools. The tools used to create designs are limited only by one’s imagination and range from paintbrushes and combs to handmade carved rollers to flea market finds and kitchen gadgets.
Making paste paper is always exciting as it offers me never-ending opportunities to explore both color and design. My designs are often inspired by primitive art, ornamental motifs and the patterns, textures and colors found in nature.
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