Mardi Reed

My creative process begins with my relationship to the outdoors: running, walking and exploring smells, sights, sounds and light.  The land, the ocean and the weather inspire me.  After living in Maine for many years I spent a year in Mexico and then settled in Jamaica Plain.  The Arboretum, Jamaica Pond and Olmstead parks are my link to the outdoors.  After drawing and painting outdoors, I develop the image on a wood block, then carve, apply ink with a brayer and print onto paper.  I try to convey the chi', the Chinese word for life force and energy, through journal drawing, paintings and printmaking.

 

Mardi Reed ~ Artist & Teacher