Artist Statement

I grew up in the desert Southwest. This is the landscape that I carry in my heart and weave into my work.  I have explored its beauty in both abstract and pictorial forms. My hope is that my work will inspire in the viewer a sense of calm and a feeling of connectedness with something that is outside of them, but also within them.

All of my tapestries are hand woven.  I use fine wools and other exotic yarns to create each piece individually.  There are no two alike.  Weaving is a time-consuming endeavor, and I sometimes weave for several months to create one of my large designs.  I am excited about each piece as I am weaving it.  I have devoted my life to this art form since I learned it 20 years ago.

My jewelry making began as a whim, but quickly took off and took over much of my studio space. The endless possibilities and permutations of color and shape keep me constantly designing new pieces. I have become better acquainted with my whimsical side through this process, as the type of creative energy it utilizes is entirely different from intentions that drive me to weave a tapestry.

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