Perfectly imperfect

Even that which seems broken in this world still has beauty and purpose.

Printmaking has become one of the most meaningful parts of my studio practice this year. Each process—lino printing, screenprinting, and metal etching—offered a different way to explore emotion, memory, and healing. I discovered that printmaking is not just about ink on paper; it is about repetition, rhythm, and the quiet space that opens when the hands stay busy and the mind is allowed to breathe. Lino printing taught me the honesty of carving. Every cut is permanent, every

Creating What She Carried was like unfolding a lifetime—one small moment, one tender memory at a time. This concertina book became a deeply personal way for me to honour the love story shared with my husband, Allan. Each page opens to a fragment of our journey: the first connection, letters and courtship, our wedding rings, the home we built together, our children and grandchildren, years of companionship, and the gentleness required when health begins to fade. The book stret