Uppercase Magazine Issue 64: The Art of Flow (Winter 2025)

This article dives into the interesting, often elusive world of Creative Flow. It shares some of the philosophies of Flow psychologists including Mihaly Csíkszentmihályi, who is credited for its pioneering the research. I interviewed many artistic, creative individuals working in watercolor, collage, mixed-media, and more, who shared their own personal Flow experiences.

Uppercase Magazine Issue 61: The Sense of Place (Spring 2024)

This article discusses the idea of “topophilia” or “sense of place.” It’s the idea that certain natural landscapes speak to our souls and it’s those places where we feel most at “home.” The article features artists who create compelling landscapes featuring their own happy-places including Indigenous Canadian artist, Patrick Hunter; landscape fiber artist, Adrienne Lee; and Molly Lemon, a wood engraver and print maker based in England.

Uppercase Magazine Issue 57: Surface Pattern Design Guide
Vintage Sheets (Spring 2023)

This article chronicles the iconic surface pattern designs used for home textiles during the 1950’s-1980’s. It features profiles and interviews with leaders in the field including: director of design at Fieldcrest, Barbara Rogoff; artist, Bill Stark; and designer, Vera Neumann. I also spoke with a number of collectors and artists whose love of these vintage textiles are not only giving them a second life, but rekindling an appreciation for the designs of yesteryear.

Uppercase Magazine Issue 55: Inspired by Dreams (Fall 2022)

This article discusses the scientific connection between dreams and creativity. It features artists who channel their nighttime dreaming into artistic inspiration including painter, Wendy Roberts; mixed-media artist, Kait O’Brien; and quilter, Ali Homan.

Uppercase Issue 52: Visual Note Taking (Winter 2022)

This article highlights the creative act of visual note taking– a popular technique among natural-born doodlers and anyone serious about retaining content from lectures, classes, or presentations. Among others, I interviewed Mike Rohde, the author of The Sketchnote Handbook; teacher, professor, and lifelong doodler, Eliza Sorte-Thomas; and professional graphic recording artist, Jo Byrne.

Uppercase Issue 50: Artist Profile, Rachel Ignotofsky (Summer 2021)

It was a pleasure to interview Rachel Ignotofsky and discuss her passion for both art and science. Her numerous publications reach a broad audience from young children to adults. We discussed her journey to becoming a full-time author and artist, her artistic process, and what motivates and inspires her.

Little U (Volume 3): Paper Dolls (Spring 2021)

Uppercase Issue 46: Artist Trading Cards (Summer 2020)