Chasing Butterflies
When I began what I now consider to be my calling and my career (even if my path doesn’t quite fit into the conventional notion of one), I was working with a Spanish language tutor (my friend, Gloria). Gloria delighted
Chasing Butterflies
When I began what I now consider to be my calling and my career (even if my path doesn’t quite fit into the conventional notion of one), I was working with a Spanish language tutor (my friend, Gloria). Gloria delighted
Heart of the Matter
Soft afternoon – change of light and color and the last blossoms of Fall before leaf-change. I am in familiar territory again after working through time constraints and energy traps – grateful for this long-desired spell of studio time…and happy
Heart of the Matter
Soft afternoon – change of light and color and the last blossoms of Fall before leaf-change. I am in familiar territory again after working through time constraints and energy traps – grateful for this long-desired spell of studio time…and happy
High-Summer 2011
When I began my amazing creative immersion five years ago, I knew I had found my calling. I also knew instinctively that I needed to give it space and time to grow. What a gift to have had that opportunity! Over
High-Summer 2011
When I began my amazing creative immersion five years ago, I knew I had found my calling. I also knew instinctively that I needed to give it space and time to grow. What a gift to have had that opportunity! Over
Kudzu Rising
It may surprise you to know that the Kudzu plant has a vibrant history of use for various applications – from medicinal to textile. Until the modern era, most of this history took place in East Asia. At present, in
Kudzu Rising
It may surprise you to know that the Kudzu plant has a vibrant history of use for various applications – from medicinal to textile. Until the modern era, most of this history took place in East Asia. At present, in
Nested
This recently abandoned, temporary dwelling (which we hope kept eggs and baby birds safe while learning about their new life on planet Earth) was in the trees and spotted by someone else while I was busy combing the ground for
Nested
This recently abandoned, temporary dwelling (which we hope kept eggs and baby birds safe while learning about their new life on planet Earth) was in the trees and spotted by someone else while I was busy combing the ground for
Early Summer Emergence
We have had a good deal of rain in North Georgia – a welcome respite from the dry heat of late Spring. With all of that moisture in the mix, many a latent mushroom has pushed its way through
Early Summer Emergence
We have had a good deal of rain in North Georgia – a welcome respite from the dry heat of late Spring. With all of that moisture in the mix, many a latent mushroom has pushed its way through
Recent Creative Convergences…
Here are some images from Studio Mariposa’s Spring workshops. Most excellent company and some amazing work! Thank you to all participants!
Recent Creative Convergences…
Here are some images from Studio Mariposa’s Spring workshops. Most excellent company and some amazing work! Thank you to all participants!
In Praise of Mechanical Resists
Mechanical resists are one of the most basic and enduring mark-making techniques on cloth, and although not structural, are as fundamental to the history of textiles as spinning, weaving and felting. This class of resists includes stitching, folding, clamping,
In Praise of Mechanical Resists
Mechanical resists are one of the most basic and enduring mark-making techniques on cloth, and although not structural, are as fundamental to the history of textiles as spinning, weaving and felting. This class of resists includes stitching, folding, clamping,
Gateways…
I have recently been making occasional forays outside of my primary technique to revisit mark-making practices on cloth (specifically, mechanical resists and printing). These more immediate surface techniques are among the first I explored when I was first discovering a
Gateways…
I have recently been making occasional forays outside of my primary technique to revisit mark-making practices on cloth (specifically, mechanical resists and printing). These more immediate surface techniques are among the first I explored when I was first discovering a
Turning over anew….
Happy New Year! I have been considering various points of departure for this year’s blog posts and have arrived at several which are interrelated. As part of a lecture series I recently presented, I looked at various “slow textile” practices
Turning over anew….
Happy New Year! I have been considering various points of departure for this year’s blog posts and have arrived at several which are interrelated. As part of a lecture series I recently presented, I looked at various “slow textile” practices
