Diane Maurer Hand Marbled Papers

A mixed media artist, I specialize in creating images on paper and silk, using various surface design techniques. My collages combine marbling with orizomegami (fold & dye) and paste paper design. I cut and layer my decorative papers with additional handmade papers to produce dimensional works.

Many of the images for my collages are drawn from nature. Flora is a favorite theme -- plant, fungi and seedpod structures appear along with forests, mountains and meadows. Images from the rural Pennsylvania countryside, the American Southwest or exotic plants seen in Indonesia or Hawaii may be the focus of a work.

I also produce custom marbled designs for commercial reproduction as well as silk scarves and frames for galleries and gift shops.