Of Pin And Paper

This series explores growth through fragmentation, repetition, and care. Each work begins with a painted panel—often circular, a contained field of color. Separately, watercolor is allowed to move freely across paper, bleeding and blending in fluid, unpredictable ways.

That fluidity is then interrupted. The painted paper is cut into hundreds—often thousands—of small, uniform pieces. Each fragment is mounted by hand onto a pin, then reassembled one by one onto the panel’s surface.

Through this process, something meditative and deliberate emerges from what was once loose and uncontrolled. The individual elements accumulate slowly, spreading across the surface like living ground cover—quiet, persistent, and ever-expanding. What begins as a wash becomes structure; what was whole becomes many, then whole again in a new form.

Rooted in patience and repetition, this work reflects the tension between surrender and control, fragmentation and unity. It is a practice of rebuilding—of finding rhythm, beauty, and meaning in the act of making, piece by piece.

Golden Years

Watercolor paper deconstructed using dye cut press, reassembled and mounted to painted wood panel with metal pins.

Simply The Best

Watercolor paper deconstructed using dye cut press, reassembled and mounted to painted wood panel with metal pins.

Ohh La La

Watercolor paper deconstructed using dye cut press, reassembled and mounted to painted wood panel with metal pins.

Electric Indigo

Watercolor paper deconstructed using dye cut press, reassembled and mounted to painted wood panel with metal pins.

When The Lavender Blooms

Watercolor paper deconstructed using dye cut press, reassembled and mounted to painted wood panel with metal pins.

Sweet Disposition

Watercolor paper deconstructed using dye cut press, reassembled and mounted to painted wood panel with metal pins.

Texas Sun

Watercolor paper deconstructed using dye cut press, reassembled and mounted to painted wood panel with metal pins.

Indian Paintbrush I

Watercolor paper deconstructed using dye cut press, reassembled and mounted to painted wood panel with metal pins. Found frame painted and repurposed.

Indian Paintbrush II

Watercolor paper deconstructed using dye cut press, reassembled and mounted to painted wood panel with metal pins. Found frame painted and repurposed.

Private Residence Commission

Watercolor paper deconstructed using dye cut press, reassembled and mounted to painted wood panel with metal pins. Found frame painted and repurposed.