__“Let the beauty we love be what we do” - Rumi

This line from a 13th century poet defines the inspiration and motivation behind my work. Where there is beauty, there is the potential for artwork.

I may find that beauty in nature, in a personal relationship, or in a moment of wonder. I use the interplay of color, line, movement and texture to express my work on a variety of grounds.

I am a self-taught artist. I have been showing my artwear and whimsical paintings throughout the country for the last 30 years. Realizing I wanted to benefit from other than my own experience, I became a student of the highly respected teachers at Penland School of Crafts and John Campbell Folk School. They taught me the ancient Japanese surface design of Shibori, as well as direct and immersion dyeing.

I am continually re-discovering the beauty of the dance of dyes on silk and other natural fabrics. I love watching the art cloth blossom into easy-to-wear, elegant clothing. When a woman wears my surface designed garments, she transfigures a two-dimensional canvas into a 3-dimensional kinetic sculpture. I am grateful to know I had a part in bringing beauty and delight to the women who wear these original art pieces.