Passion
Originality
Originality
After a hiatus of 40+ years, raising a family and having a rewarding professional career, I recently returned to my earlier passion for weaving. This fascination was reignited through an intensive online study with a master weaver who inspires self-exploration. I've expanded my studio to increase my capacity to weave that is equal to my abundant enthusiasm.
Originality
Originality
Originality
I enjoy exploring various weaving structures and colorways through a multitude of designs and fibers to inspire a wide range of original works. One example, my songbird-inspired weavings originate from my own creative process -- developing weaving drafts based on the sound waves of a bird’s song and, incorporating the colors and text
I enjoy exploring various weaving structures and colorways through a multitude of designs and fibers to inspire a wide range of original works. One example, my songbird-inspired weavings originate from my own creative process -- developing weaving drafts based on the sound waves of a bird’s song and, incorporating the colors and textures of that particular bird's plumage into a finished piece.
bird photo - Cornell Labs
Design
Originality
Design
My inventory constantly changes as I prefer to continually explore new techniques, colors and patterns rather than repeating projects. As I begin conceptualizing a piece, I consider the weaving structure, and how the colors and textures of the yarns might relate to it. When all these elements come together, weaving is a pure pleasure.