MN STRONG

 

Thinking about the power that graphics can have, from Kathe Kollwitz to German Expressionists... woodcuts can be so strong.  MN Strong. XO 

 

Dark Valentines for HEARTIZAAR

Been working on some valentine themed designs for the upcoming  HEARTIZAAR event in St. Pete in Febraury... I love the mix of sweet and spooky.

 

A CREATIVE NEW YEAR AWAITS

 I HAVE A PLETHORA OF CLASSES SCHEDULED FOR THE FIRST COUPLE MONTHS OF THE NEW YEAR - CONSIDER TRYING YOUR HAND AT STAMP CARVING! 

 

Getting Ready for Holiday Events

 

It's a process! Print, dry, finish, repeat!  Making a lot of art, cards, towels and other fun things in advance of upcoming holiday markets. AND I have a lot of classes on my calendar for folks who might want to share the joy of a creative experience.  Full list of events below... hope to see you soon!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New Minneapolis Monoprinting Class

 

 

Excited to be more involved with the Otherworldly Art Collective and ALTR Gallery! I've just added a monoprinting class to my calendar at their venue on November 10, 2025. Celebrating Fall with some leaf printing. The results are always beautiful! You can follow this link to register for the class:

https://www.oacmn.com/service-page/nature-monoprinting-workshop?referral=service_list_widget 

I recently offered this same workshop at the White Bear Center for the Arts and the students' results were amazing! Here are samples of what we created...

 

Join my email list?

I would love to reach out to folks when I offer classes but I forget to ask for email addresses when I'm at events...so I've added a button to my website on craftyhag.com that you can use to sign up directly and receive infrequent messages about upcoming events...  

        

you can sign up here

Artist Statements...

Artist statements are hard.  

Galleries ask for them but what is it about really?

Do you want to know me? my process? my inspiration? the goal I am hoping to reach? 

Personally I don't really like art speak nor the elite language often required to function in any professional world. I won't try to impress you with my vocabulary... shouldn't the art do the talking?

Here's the latest version of a seemingly ever evolving thing... 

I am an expressive printmaker working primarily with linocut and other relief printing methods. My subject matter reflects my passion for the natural world and is influenced by traditions and folk tales. I strive to make accessible art as an invitation to others to share the feelings, impressions and memories my work sparks in them. I take pride in printing everything by hand using methods that are easily shared with others.

And because you've gotten this far, here's an image because really... that is what i like to share the most.