I was out in the park playing fetch with Shiloh in early Spring and noticed a small patch of clovers in a perfect circle. I knew I wanted to include clover in the Details of the Meadow series, so I dug up the entire patch, took it back to the studio, put it in a bowl of water and tended it for about a month. It grew quite large during this time, but ultimately, its purpose was to be printed.
As opposed to printing select clovers from the patch, I decided to print the clover patch in its entirety. It wasn’t until I was in the meticulous process of ink application that I noticed the 4-leaf clover near the center of the piece. A lucky accident that affirmed I’d made the right choice. Can you spot the 4-leaf?
I love this piece because of all the swirls created by the taller clovers, almost like a Baroque design. At first glance, it’s not really evident that it’s clovers, but on closer inspection, the individual and iconic shapes give it away.
6 editions were printed on a hand-applied background, 6 more editions were printed on silver leaf
About this series
For over two years, I collected natural elements—leaves, flowers, feathers, even dragonfly wings—to create and capture direct monotype impressions. Each print captures not just the image but the very texture of these organic forms, yielding a depth that even photography cannot match. Yet, the beauty of these monotype prints was often too small to be fully appreciated or even seen with the naked eye.
Details of the Meadow is my solution—an expansion of these delicate, intricate prints into large-scale works that celebrate their depth, complexity, and inherent beauty. By using screen printing as a tool for reinterpretation, I bridge the fine details of nature with the expressive qualities of printmaking, ensuring that every nuance is seen, felt, and experienced.
