Hilary

This is a portrait of my friend Hilary. She’s an incredibly talented guitarist and for a decade was the Executive Director of Girls Rock! RI. Currently Hilary has a podcast called Mid-Riff Podcast. Her website is here.

She is pictured here shredding with the values of the organization flowing in arrows out of the speaker. This is a linoleum block printed on mulberry paper. It’s part of a portrait series of Rhode Island people who are inspiring to me, called “Craft in Time.” This was carved in 2014 and it is 24″ x 36.”

Ian

This is a portrait of my printmaker friend Ian. He is pictured here mixing inks for a screen-print. His eye for color is impeccable. His website is here.

This is a linoleum block carving printed on mulberry paper. It’s part of a portrait series of Rhode Island people who are inspiring to me called “Craft in Time.” This was carved in 2014 and is 24″ x 36.”

Cheryl

This is a portrait of my friend Cheryl planting a kale baby. She is one of the most knowledgeable gardeners I know and continues to dazzle me. This is a linoleum block printed on mulberry paper. It is part of a portrait series of Rhode Island people who inspire me called “Craft in Time.” This portrait was carved in 2014 and is 24″ x 36.”

Priscilla

This is a portrait of my friend Priscilla embroidering. She is a master quilter, artist, and pattern maker. Her website is here.

It’s a picture of the linoleum block print on mulberry paper. It’s part of a series of portraits of Rhode Island people who are inspiring to me. This image was carved in 2014 and is 24″ x 36.”