I was taught the procedure as it has been done for thousands of years with simple tools, candle flame, organic eggs, and a clear state of mind.  My batik eggs are created using the same wax resist process pysanky is created.  I don't consider much of my work pysanky because I don't participate in the cultural traditions and prayers associated with pysanky.  My imagery is untraditional, I blow out its contents, and I work on eggs for most of the year. My work and themes have evolved to become more personally symbolic and reference the natural world, femininity, metamorphosis, motherhood, regeneration and rebirth, and hope. The works you see here are my original designs featured on chicken or goose eggs. Complicated designs can take up to 10 hours to complete.