As a child, I was an avid stamp collector. My relatives would send me cut up envelopes to preserve the stamps. These bits of history are evocative and inspired some of the pieces in Paint – Post – Print.

I have some very old, deteriorating books—a dictionary and catalogues. I copy their pages or work with the originals. I often forget to read the text, so there are no intentional messages.

I collage scraps of paper that I have painted with encaustic. Quilt-making interests me, and this process feels similar.

I never tire of gazing at my garden or the ocean view. The scene can change dramatically from one minute to the next, depending on the weather. These brief impressions influence my work.