In 2024, I committed to creating one new artwork each week, resulting in a series of mixed-media “tiles” on 14.5" x 14.5" watercolor paper, all cut from a single 60" x 180" 130 lb. Canson watercolor paper roll. The series began with a continuous graphite line drawn across all the squares – an anchor and invitation into process. The works are intuitive, layered, and at times contradictory, featuring a range of materials including graphite, acrylic, Japanese kozo paper, produce netting, and copper wire. (Note: There are three weeks – May 25, July 13 and August 31 – that did not stick to the “rule” of one new artwork each week. Halfway through the year, I counted the "tiles" and discovered there were only 36 weeks. Apparently, a mathematical error was made when the roll of paper was cut.) Upon completion, the collection of “squares” creates one comprehensive artwork at approximately 8.5’ x 6’.
#1: January 6, 2024, mixed media (water soluble graphite, water soluble Pentel pen, acrylic, oil-based pens, Japanese paper), 14.5" x 14.5"
#2: January 13, 2024, mixed media (water soluble graphite, water soluble Pentel pen, watercolor pencils), 14.5" x 14.5"
#3: January 20, 2024, mixed media (water soluble graphite, water soluble Pentel pen, acrylic), 14.5" x 14.5"
#4: January, 27, 2024, mixed media (water soluble graphite, water soluble Pentel pen, acrylic, watercolor pencils), 14.5" x 14.5"
#5: February 3, 2024, mixed media (water soluble graphite, water soluble Pentel pen, acrylic on deli paper, oil-based pen), 14.5" x 14.5"
#6: February 10, 2024, mixed media (water soluble graphite, water soluble Pentel pen, acrylic), 14.5" x 14.5"
#7: February 17, 2024, mixed media (water soluble graphite, acrylic, Japanese kozo paper, sewing thread), 14.5" x 14.5"
#8: February 24, 2024, mixed media (water soluble graphite, water soluble Pentel pen, acrylic, watercolor, Japanese kozo paper, produce net bag), 14.5" x 14.5"
#9: March 2, 2024, mixed media (water soluble graphite, water soluble Pentel pen, acrylic on Japanese kozo paper, produce net bag), 14.5" x 14.5"
#10: March 9, 2024, mixed media (water soluble graphite, acrylic, watercolor pencils, Japanese paper), 14.5" x 14.5"
#11: March 16, 2024, mixed media (water soluble graphite, water soluble Pentel pen, acrylic, watercolor pencils, deli paper), 14.5" x 14.5"
#12: March 23, 2024, mixed media (water soluble graphite, water soluble Pentel pen, acrylic, oil-based pen, Japanese kozo paper, tissue paper, deli paper), 14.5" x 14.5"
#13: March 30, 2024, mixed media (water soluble graphite, water soluble Pentel pen, acrylic, copper wire, Japanese paper), 14.5" x 14.5"
#14: April 6, 2024, mixed media (water soluble graphite, water soluble Pentel pen, acrylic, oil-based pen, Japanese kozo paper), 14.5" x 14.5"
#15: April 13, 2024, mixed media: (acrylic, oil-based pens, fabric), 14.5" x 14.5"
#16: April 20, 2024,mixed media: (acrylic, oil-based pens), 14.5" x 14.5"
#17: April 27, 2024, mixed media: (acrylic, oil-based pens, fabric), 14.5" x 14.5"
#18: May 4, 2024, mixed media (water soluble graphite, water soluble Pentel pen, acrylic, oil-based pen), 14.5" x 14.5"
#19: May 11, 2024, mixed media (water soluble graphite, water soluble Pentel pen, acrylic, oil-based pen), 14.5" x 14.5"
#20: May 18, 2024, mixed media (water soluble graphite, acrylic, oil-based pens), 14.5" x 14.5"
#21: June 1, 2024, mixed media (water soluble graphite, acrylic, oil-based pen, Joss paper), 14.5" x 14.5"
#22: June 8, 2024, mixed media (water soluble graphite, acrylic, oil-based pens), 14.5" x 14.5"
#23: June 15, 2024, mixed media (water soluble graphite, acrylic, oil-based pens), 14.5" x 14.5"
#24: June 22, 2024, mixed media (water soluble graphite, water soluble Pentel pen, acrylic, oil-based pen, deli paper), 14.5" x 14.5"
#25: June 29, 2024, mixed media (water soluble graphite, acrylic, oil-based pen, perm papers), 14.5" x 14.5"
#26: July 6, 2024, mixed media (water soluble graphite, acrylic, oil-based pens, perm papers), 14.5" x 14.5"
#27: July 20, 2024, mixed media (water soluble graphite, acrylic, oil-based pens, Japanese kozo paper, fabric), 14.5" x 14.5"
#28: July 27, 2024, mixed media (water soluble graphite, acrylic, oil-based pens, deli paper, fabric, paper), 14.5" x 14.5"
#29: August 3, 2024, mixed media (water soluble graphite, water soluble Pentel pen, acrylic), 14.5" x 14.5"
#30: August 10, 2024, mixed media (water soluble graphite, acrylic, oil-based pen), 14.5" x 14.5"
#31: August 17, 2024, mixed media (water soluble graphite, oil-based pen, paper), 14.5" x 14.5"
#32: August 24, 2024, mixed media (water soluble graphite, oil-based pen, watercolor pencil, paper), 14.5" x 14.5"
#33: September 7, 2024, mixed media (water soluble graphite, acrylic, pencil), 14.5" x 14.5"
#34: September 14, 2024, mixed media (water soluble graphite, scrap vinyl, pencil), 14.5" x 14.5"
#35: September 21, 2024, mixed media (water soluble graphite, acrylic, oil-based pen), 14.5" x 14.5"
#36: September 28, 2024, mixed media (water soluble graphite, acrylic, oil-based pen, parchment paper, sewing thread), 14.5" x 14.5"
Assembled
Addendum #1, 2024, mixed media (water soluble graphite, acrylic, watercolor pencil, Japanese kozo paper), 30" x 22", 300 lb. Arches
Addendum #2, 2024, mixed media (water soluble graphite, acrylic, Pentel pen), 30" x 22", 300 lb. Arches
Addendum #3, 2024, mixed media (water soluble graphite, acrylic, oil-based pen), 30" x 22", 300 lb. Arches
Addendum #4, 2025, mixed media (water soluble graphite, acrylic, Japanese kozo paper, oil-based pens), 30" x 22", 300 lb. Arches