Snippet from my new book “Changes”!
March 13, 2022
After listening intently for at least 30 minutes, I just had to look. … More Snippet from my new book “Changes”!
Leafy “Cape” Collar of Merino and Silk
October 19, 2019
This new piece is almost finished, with just some dark brown stitching to add for emphasis here and there.
“Snail Shell House”
May 7, 2022
During the summers of 2008-2009 our family spent ten months total building a spiral shaped tri-level cob and log structure which we lovingly call the Snail Shell House. Shell because it is formed in a spiral, seen so often in nature. Snail because I identify with slow moving through life, carefully feeling my way along. … More “Snail Shell House”
My site is still under construction, I intend to get it finished soon. Apologies
March 13, 2022
Teresa Haag: Life Coach, Art Coach
March 11, 2022
My daughter Melanie turned me on to an art coach who is also trained as a life coach. She is already a very successful artist herself and now she is helping other artists learn to succeed. Wow, do I appreciate what Teresa is teaching me! I am signed up for a course with Teresa Haag … More Teresa Haag: Life Coach, Art Coach
My New Necklace “Lion’s Mane” for sale at my venue: Alpaca by Design, in Sisters, Oregon. $135
November 9, 2021
Dreaming Writing
August 18, 2020
I dream I am laying on my paper filled desk, giving birth. As I labor I find it odd to be laying on my desk instead of in a hospital, or in a bed. My labor progresses and I give birth; not to human babies, but to puppies! I wake up. Having been taught dream … More Dreaming Writing
A couple more photos of the new roof.
November 16, 2019
So we had to take down the old rafters because they were getting rotten along the top and on the ends due to the white tarp disintegrating. We put up new 2 x 6 rafters and 2 x 4 stringers to support the galvanized metal roofing we are putting on now. Since I’m not using … More A couple more photos of the new roof.
New roof on my old studio
November 13, 2019
In Florida I had built an open air art studio in my backyard. We had used white tarp on the roof as a way to let in light as I painted. When I moved away we used it for storage and the tarp was falling apart. I’m back in Florida now with John, replacing the … More New roof on my old studio
New Felted Necklace Starts
October 25, 2019
I just finished felting these two necklace starts. Next I will figure it out how I want to decorate them. So fun to be creative– learning to felt in new ways.
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