A Slice of Nature
A particular series inspired by shapes and structures found in nature and the use of color. Color is made with embroidery floss by tying thousands of individual french knots, many of them smaller than a poppy seed.
©2015
French knots and stitches on linen mounted on wood panel. Tomatoes are a source to see sacred geometry in a natural form.
4 in x 4 in x 1.5 in
©2020
French knots and stitches on linen mounted on wood panel. Tomatoes are a source to see sacred geometry in a natural form.
5 in x 5 in x 2 in
©2020
French knots and stitches on linen mounted on wood panel. Tomatoes are a source to see sacred geometry in a natural form.
4 in x 4 in x 1.5 in
©2020
French knots and stitches on linen mounted on wood panel. Tomatoes are a source to see sacred geometry in a natural form.
5 in x 5 in x 1.5 in
©2020
Seed Heads & Pods
Each biomorphic shape and natural object is it’s own tiny world of color. The millions of individually tied knots combined with the repetitive patterns found in nature express a sense of wonder about our world and encourage us to take a slower longer look.
©2015
All Wrapped Up
This body of work is experimental and whimsical. The various designs emerge from ideas that evolve through the actual process. Each piece includes hand wrapped cords and single strand satin stitching on felted wool.
©2016
Wool appliqué, satin stitch, wrapped cord, and stitching on felted wool.
4 in x 4 in x 1.5 in
©2016
Cells
©2014
Satin stitches and french knots on wool.
8 in x 8 in x 1.5 in
©2014
Color theory and the laws of attraction
If you could look at the molecules that make up a particular relationship under a microscope, what would they look like?
© 2014
Reduce, Reuse, Reclaim
©2013
10 in x 10 in x 1.5 in
Made from materials that were destined for the dumpster. Wood frames made from reclaimed wood (mushroom board), felt, and glass beads.
10 in x 10 in x 1.5 in
Made from materials that were destined for the dumpster. Wood frames made from reclaimed wood (mushroom board), felt, and glass beads.
10 in x 10 in x 1.5 in
Made from materials that were destined for the dumpster. Wood frames made from reclaimed wood (mushroom board), felt, and glass beads.
16 in x 2 in x 1.5 in
Old shuttle from a loom and wrapped cord
©2016