Thanks for visiting my cite! I am a letterpress printer and and graphic designer from Wabash, Indiana. I obtained my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design at Indiana University Bloomington in 2024. Through letterpress printing I combine graphic design and printmaking. I use reduction block carving and physical type setting to create prints of illustrations that often feature animals, plants, and typography. I tend to look at my own photographs to find inspiration in images I have positive and personal experiences with. My work is always strives to leave a relatable and positive impression on my viewers. The physicality of letterpress printing helps me connect with my prints on a deeper level than digital printing allows for. By using not only using my hands, but entire body to create each individual print from a single block, I strengthen the tangible connection between myself and my final prints. This medium I use allows for my viewers to relate with not just the imagery and the meaning of the illustrations, but each hand-carved stroke and the colors I hand-mix to make an image come to life.

In November of 2024 my twelve year-old cousin Dahlia passed away. She was the type of girl whose presence was fascinating to experience. She was one of the most kind, creative, and beautiful souls this earth had the privilege of being home to. When faced with the news, I did not know what to do or how to help. The only thing I could think of was to turn to my craft; letterpress. It was my therapy. I hand-carved a three layer block of a Dahlia flower in sweet Dahlia's favorite colors; purple and blue. I accompanied it with wood type spelling her name and lead type for the rest of the words. I printed 150 copies, the largest edition I have ever done. I was able to give them all out at her absolutely beautiful service. I made these in hopes that those who picked on up would place it somewhere it could be seen every day, so that her memory would be in their minds every day.  

See the work I am doing with the new Love Dahlia organization here!