“I am a book binder, leather worker, maker of things.”
Jackie Radford is the talent and heart behind JRadford. At a young age, Radford discovered a passion for solving the puzzle of how to make things. Once that strong desire to make things was coupled with an intense curiosity, the accomplished artist known an JRadford emerged.
Radford embarked on this colorful chapter as an artist through oil painting and learning how to make stained glass. Later, a passion for designing beautiful things evolved into a love for designing custom books and journals. A busy book binding practice naturally led to a growing paper-making practice, as well.
The thoughtful and skilled artist known as JRadford finds great joy in working with her hands to make things others will cherish for years to come. Her passion as an artist is ever-present in each of her works and also evident in the admiration she has for people who share her love of art.