Wow has it been a full summer! I feel that I could write and write and write…but I think I’d rather share some fun news…and then add photos of what I’ve been up to lately. First things first: tomorrow only (September 8 from 5-9pm) in my studio at Artworks Loveland I will be offering a…
Yippee! It’s time for a toast… I’ve hit my funding goal for my Kickstarter campaign, wash [when the waters rise] the ocean inside, and it’s thanks to all of you that made it happen. I’m overwhelmed and humbled by the amount of support I received in the first 7 days of the project launch. Thank you…
Good afternoon all! If you haven’t had the chance to swing by Artworks Loveland to see my latest suspended silk installation art piece, there’s still time! Come on over from 6-9 pm tonight to see the piece, falling up, check out the fabulous new show by Tedi Jensen, view Bob Campagna’s photography show, and see my…
Reception: November 7, 5-8 pm : The Fishbowl, Artworks Loveland, 310 Railroad Ave This is where things get exciting: It’s been a great installation process these past few days (I’ve had plenty of help!) and the sun makes things quite cheery in the studio. I’m working on an interactive silk installation art piece in a…
And here’s my finished black and white jellyfish scarf… I used hot wax for a batik process then steamed the silk charmeuse scarf to set the dye and transfer the wax to the paper wrap. I’m really delighted with the way it turned out and can’t wait to play some more with the wax! In…
I’ve been playing with wax and dye in the studio! I use a tool that holds a well of hot wax to draw on the silk scarf. Then I thicken my dye and paint it on with a big fat paint brush. Next I wrap the scarf up in paper and steam it. After it…
Today was a long day in the gallery setting up! I’ve had several great assistants in the form of college students helping me with the install…it’s been a delight. And of course, the install wouldn’t be possible without Denny, my installation partner in crime! Let’s get to the images!
***UPDATE: This loom has found her new home and is no longer for sale. Thank you for the interest!*** For Sale to a good home! • Floor loom, 4 harness, JL Hammett Co – $500 • JL Hammett Co floor loom- she’s warped up and ready to go…please share with your fiber friends so she can…
Good morning! I hope this post finds you well… Here’s a little morsel of delight: a spontaneous moment of wonder in the studio with me in my big silk dress (check out another post about it here). And, several artists I just adore: Carrie Johansing, Yesway (Kacey Johansing & Emily Ritz from San Francisco), and Denny Haskew…
The time has come…preparation for my installation art piece at the 3rd Annual Love + Light Contemporary Art Show has begun! I’m creating a silk dress that’s 26 feet x 16 feet and is suspended from the ceiling. Don’t let the sewing machine fool you, it will be entirely hand stitched (I didn’t like how…
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