PAINTING PROCESS
Sustainable Practice Resources
I collaborated with Art and Climate Action to create an Artist Action Plan—a simple, downloadable checklist to help artists adopt more sustainable studio practices.
Download the Artist Action Plan (PDF)
Minimizing Waste
I aim to minimize waste and environmental impact throughout my painting process.
I built a home studio to eliminate my commute and reduce my carbon footprint.
I dilute my paints into thin washes, allowing the wood grain to show through, using less than one tablespoon of paint per square foot
An entire painting often uses less paint than a single plastic takeout container.
To balance my environmental footprint, I Produce a small number of highly labor-intensive works each year.
Create with the intention that each piece will endure for generations.
Donate 10% of my annual proceeds to land conservation.
Additional Resources
Best practices for paint disposal – Golden Paints: https://www.goldenpaints.com/waste-disposal
BARDER.art – a resource-sharing platform for the art world: https://www.barder.art/about
Materials: Maple Wood
For over two decades, I have developed a highly detailed painting practice using diluted acrylic on maple, allowing the natural grain to remain visible—a method that has quietly inspired a new generation of artists.
Maple is strong, beautiful, and enduring. It stores carbon, ages gracefully, and is available in sufficient abundance to be harvested responsibly—protecting native habitats and supporting biodiversity.
Craftsmanship
For over 25 years I’ve been collaborating with the skilled team at Custom Furniture Design by Thomas Fetherston, who provide my maple panels, create custom frames, and finish each surface with care and precision.
Local Sourcing
All maple is locally sourced in the San Francisco Bay Area from Moore Newton, a supplier committed to sustainably managed hardwood plywood.
https://moorenewton.com/hardwood-plywood/