Each creation is unique, and collaborative—a singular blend of your tastes, the demands of your environment, and my artistry. I give form to your dreams.

Usable Art—Just for You

My background and training are as a sculptor and a psychologist. I've chosen painted canvas floorcloths as my medium because I love working directly on the floor, playing with color, and creating large pieces of art that are intended to be used; art that is functional, not rarified and precious. A floorcloth is designed to be walked on, and I take great care in my craftsmanship to create art pieces that will provide many years of pleasure and utility.

Working collaboratively is my specialty. It is my pleasure and my gift to be able to give form to your needs and fantasies. Repeatedly clients tell me that I "see" the designs and color combinations that are in their minds. That I capture the spirit of what they want and give form to it. Some artists feel hampered by having to "compromise" their own visions in meeting a client's needs. This very collaboration is what I love about doing custom work.

My Role is to Give Form to Your Style

I don't limit myself to a single style, yet there is a unity in my body of work that tells the eye that it comes from one artist. I am drawn to mid-tone colors from nature that are warm, rich, and muted. I rarely use paints as they come from the tube or can, but mix them until they form new in-between colors that are juxtaposed in ways that are novel yet pleasing. I prefer "broken" over flat color, and make

considerable use of glazes and the techniques of faux painting-- sponging, washing, ragging, spattering, and gilding-- to create the illusion of depth, and to add richness and texture to my surfaces. I apply all pigments by hand using brushes and original stamps and stencils. I use exclusively water-based products: Golden acrylics and glazes, Benjamin Moore Latex Paints, and high-quality varnishes.

Most of my floorcloths transcend the limiting categories of contemporary or traditional and would be appropriate in a wide variety of settings. Many are compositions of pure, elegant, sophisticated design inspired by my appreciation of textiles from many different cultures. Common to all is my sense of color, and the recurrent use of naturalistic elements reflecting my deep and abiding love of nature.

Commissioning a Custom Floorcloth

If you live in the Boston area, please check out the class I teach, "But Can I Really Walk on It?: The Art of Floorcloths" at the Boston Learning Society. I have been teaching the class for several years to many students who have delighted in being able to create their own floorcloths. I also teach a class in faux finishing techniques.