My collages features tiny cuts and unexpected yet natural pairings of texture and color. I use recycled paper—repurposed books, magazine ads, and other ephemera—to create something new and lasting. I strive to incorporate papers that are a nod to a collage’s subject matter; for example, tucking feathers from John James Audubon prints into illustrations of picture book characters Owl and Ostrich or crafting Optimus Prime from Transformers comic books.