Green Trike Press was launched in 2008. The name encompasses many aspects of my business.

The "Green" in the name showcases my use of recycled and reclaimed material in my work.

The "Trike" is named after a watercolor painting of a tricycle I painted for an arts festival when I was very young. My logo is inspired after that painting and is a constant reminder of my journey as an artist.

The "Press" alludes to my antique book presses I use to create the journals.

Green Trike Press was created upon completion of my MFA from Columbia College Chicago Book and Paper Center. I studied all things Papermaking, Bookbinding and Letterpress.

I have a deep love of these crafts. I am constantly inspired by the time, the dedication and the history of the beautiful historical processes.

I believe in this day and age of iPhones and iPads and incredible apps - there really is still a place for beautifully made handmade journals - created with love and care - and waiting for someone to pick up a pen or pencil and let their ideas, hopes, fears and memories flow onto the pages (maybe in cursive handwriting...perhaps?) and let their story be told. Sharing their story not for a tweet or a post ~ but simply and quietly for themselves.

I create these journals to capture the special events, journeys and adventures not to be forgotten. I use a variety of historical bindings and often use a variation of stitching to create the journals. Every single step is created by hand. I hand tear down the paper sheets, hand cut every book board, hand sand and paint the book covers, fold and prep pages, hand punch the holes and hand stitch the binding. I often use vintage material in creating my journals. I enjoy hunting antique stores and markets for interesting and unique finds! Vintage book covers and paper ephemera are used to create my journals. The time consuming process is evident in the finished journal ~ as each one is truly unique from the next.