My artistic journey truly kicked off after I graduated with Honors in Graphic Design from the Art Institute of Philadelphia. I immersed myself in the field for years until life led me to Texas, where family became my top priority. But my passion for art never faded. I reignited my creative spark by founding Brushworks Murals and Artisan Studios, both of which flourished over the next 14 years.
Then, towards the end of my faux career (Artisan Studios), I stumbled upon resin and was instantly drawn to its potential. In my workshop, I dedicated hours observing the interactions of different colorants and experimenting with various techniques. Revealing the captivating one-of-a-kind effects that could be achieved through resin. This marked the beginning of my resin journey and my current company, ResinFlows. As my initial small resin projects expanded into larger pieces, I began participating in art show circuits and eventually secured placements in stores and galleries.
Diving deeper into resin, I started experimenting with the timing in its crystallization process as the material transitioned from a liquid to a solid state. It’s essential to understand the challenge of taking a self-leveling product and expecting it to retain any kind of dimensional qualities. Through both trial and error, I discovered that different resins possess different strengths: some withstood twisting, shaping, and molding, while others collapsed immediately. I continued to push the limits, ultimately leading to the creation of my line of organically shaped resin vases and table centerpieces. The mesmerizing effects of light bouncing off the pearlescent micas coloring the resin, and the captivating organic shapes left me inspired. I had to take this artistic exploration even further!
My journey into sculpting larger 3-dimensional sheets of pearlescent resin began with a desire to manifest my artistic vision. By mounting them on acrylic bases and integrating concealed mounts and braces, I achieved not only stability but also introduced a captivating dimensional element when showcased on walls. This pivotal moment marked the inception of my groundbreaking series, “Resin Impressions.” Join me on this journey as I continue to explore the boundless possibilities of resin art.
