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Feb 23, 20241 min read
Who would have thought that sponges were so cool?
Recently, I was scrolling through "Die Kalkschwämme. Eine Monographie" by Ernst Haeckel and have since become giddy over sponges. They...
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Aug 24, 20231 min read
Time-lapse of Globigerina
For those interested in needle-felting or art-making in general, I've made a time-lapse video of the creation process.
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May 8, 20231 min read
Whispers in progress
This piece is the first experiment with using relief-type sculpting to create a 3D effect. It all happened sort of by accident, but when...
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Dec 3, 20222 min read
Forming the Cave
In the beginning of the series, "Dawning", I had experimented a little with needle sculpting the wool into more 3D forms. I liked how it...
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Oct 11, 20223 min read
It's not over 'til it's over
New and old version of "Observation" Every artistic medium requires a deep familiarity with the materials, which is only acquired though...
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Apr 11, 20222 min read
They have arrived...
After many months, and a bit of agonizing, I finally made something happen with this background that I had felted last summer. I was in a...
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Feb 27, 20222 min read
Help!: Art interrupted
So, things haven't quite gone the way I've planned....I've found myself in the middle of another artwork hiatus, with every good...
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Jun 11, 20212 min read
The journey of "Exodus"
This work was underway for a little less than a month. I got to use my blended wool in the wet felting process for the first time. I was...
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May 11, 20212 min read
Cycles of Time and Space in process
I am so excited to announce that my art quilt, Cycles of Time and Space, is in the Crocker Art Museum’s 2021 Silent Auction and is...
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Apr 21, 20211 min read
Spring brings the sun's warmth
Perhaps due to spring, and the elongated days here in Siberia, this new piece is inspired by the sun's warm rays, bursting with energy....
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Mar 18, 20214 min read
Why is this piece driving me crazy?
detail, "Collision" This is the question I asked myself over and over again for over a week. For a month, I had gotten along quite well...
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Feb 5, 20214 min read
Making peace with the process
So, the journey has begun! I'm working on my first fine art piece in 2 years, and I'm not only adjusting to the materials, but also to...
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Dec 6, 20202 min read
Connected Separateness
This piece is a departure from my usual work. I only really feel comfortable with my work when I know that it is sturdy and nearly...
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Dec 4, 20202 min read
Looking through the Veil
Detail: This piece includes multiple elements and unusual materials for me. I incorporated hemp fibers and paper, along with my usual...
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Dec 1, 20203 min read
Using a Sous Vide to dye fabric and fibers
When I became more serious about dying fibers and fabric, I wanted to purchase a dedicated device to heat my water. I researched several...
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Nov 28, 20202 min read
The Traveler in process
I'd like to share the stages of Traveler. Both feature a hand-dyed silk organza top layer, with loads of fibers underneath. Below, you...
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Nov 25, 20203 min read
Compaction & Drift
Compaction & Drift, although geological terms, can also be used to describe periods in life. Sometimes our days are packed full with...
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Nov 21, 20202 min read
Exploring the landscape one stitch at a time
In this post, I would like to share the process of how I created these landscape pieces. They are based on the hand-drawn maps of Lewis...
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Nov 21, 20202 min read
Why an artist is a jack of all trades
When I first began making art 9 years ago, I had no idea what the job was about. I simply liked to quilt. It was that passion which got...
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Nov 19, 20202 min read
Into Matter comes into being
This quilt, "Into Matter" (from the Parallel Worlds series) , was a tricky one and required a lot of testing out of different ideas and...
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