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Field sketches

A collection of pencil drawings made during early morning walks along canal paths. Each sketch takes no longer than the time it takes for the light to shift — usually around twenty minutes.

Seasonal almanac

An ongoing record of weather patterns, first-bloom dates, and bird migration timings observed from a single garden over three consecutive years.

Joinery notebook

Notes and diagrams from a year spent learning traditional wood joints. Emphasis on hand-cut dovetails and the relationship between grain direction and structural integrity.

Ink and letterforms

Experiments with iron gall ink on handmade paper. A study in how historical writing materials behave differently from modern equivalents under varying humidity.