Much of my current work consists of relief printmaking along with monotype and mixed media. Inspired by literature and influenced by my environs, I often create works that are thematic, frequently including references to my favorite motifs: blackbirds and bare trees. I produce limited editions of block prints, with a preference for combining themes and subject matter into distinct series. While my mixed media work is colorful and monotypes add an element of spontaneity, the simplicity of even a small block print belies the thought and planning that go into the final image.

“In all of my work I strive to reach a balance between design and idea and hope that in each piece there is just enough left unstated to evoke more personal interpretations.”

Joan Colbert