natural ink paintings
painting with nature
The following works have been created using alternative natural inks made in my home kitchen and foraged from plants and fungi found across Cape Cod and the Islands.
Natural inks are living breathing art. With eco-conscious creation at the forefront, natural inks are derived through sustainable practices. They lack toxins and preservatives of contemporary art materials on the market and may change overtime much like we do.
Vernal, 2023, 9”x12”, Sumac Ink and Acorn Ink+ Encaustic on board
Spring Warblers, 2024, 12”x24”, Coreopsis Ink and Black Walnut Ink + Encaustic on board
Finches and Beech 2023, 9”x12”, Sumac Ink and Black Walnut Ink + Encaustic on board
Summer Song 2023, 14”x14”, Oak Gall Ink + Encaustic on board
June, 2022, 8”x10”, Sumac Ink, Oak Gall Ink, Mushroom Ink + Encaustic on board
Fiddleheads, 2022, 6”x8” - Velvet-Footed Pax Mushroom Ink Encaustic on board
Frog Pond, 2023, 8”x10” - Goldenrod + Iron Ink, Pokeberry Ink + Encaustic on paper
Woodland Chanterelles, 2022, 11”x14” - Shaggy Bracket Mushroom Ink, Goldenrod + Iron Ink, Acorn Ink + Encaustic on board
Summer Kettle Pond, 2023, 5”x 7” - Wild Grape Ink, Goldenrod Ink, Acorn Ink + Encaustic on board
“Maia”: May, 2022, 10”x14” - Acorn Ink on paper
“Februa”: February, 2022, 10”x14” Acorn Ink on paper
“Julius”: July, 2022, 10”x14” Acorn Ink on paper
Beachcomb, 2021, 8“x10” - Red Cort Mushroom Ink on paper
Garter, 2021, 5”x7” - Wild Cherry Ink on paper - SOLD
Deep in Beech Forest, 2021, 8“x10” - Wild Cherry Ink on paper