The development of an idea in a given piece is an intuitive process, where some images may be abandoned, others suggested, and emphasized.  Over the years I have worked in intaglio print making, painting, collage, and photography, and all may be used in my work. My approach to image making has evolved toward montage as a way of presenting ideas and feelings.

The papers used for giclee prints are acid free, printed with colorfast inks. Collages are adhered to gessoed Masonite panels or canvas.  Some areas are painted with acrylic pigments on top of the papers. The finished collage is varnished with  acrylic medium.  My training was in Art Education at Western Michigan University. My work has been exhibited mainly across the northern part of the US, and has been collected by followers from all over the world.

Ruth Zachary