Passion
Originality
Originality
After a hiatus of 40+ years, raising a family and having a rewarding professional career, I recently returned to an earlier passion, 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.
Design
Originality
Design
Ideas pop into my mind almost spontaneously. Then, 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.
My inventory constantly changes as I prefer to continually explore new techniques, colors and weaving structure rather than repeating works.
Gallery of work
Bamboo, cotton and Tencel scarf with deflected doubleweave patterning.
Bamboo scarves with bold warp and weft floats.
Cotton table runner, woven in a contemporary version of a traditional coverlet pattern.
Bamboo, wool and silk shawl in Kestrel Song patttern
Lovely scarf woven in Tencel and variegated rayon
Cotton shawl in autumnal colors, woven in a Ms and Os pattern