Biography
I have been dabbling with fiber, textiles, and art throughout my life. A few years ago, however, during my convalescence from an unexpected brain surgery, I was introduced to felting by a friend. The medium and techniques struck a chord, and felting became a passion. Since then I have experimented with felting techniques and I continue to explore expressions of art and emotion through fiber. Felting has become a very important therapeutic outlet for me.
Much of my inspiration comes from the natural world, and draws further from my training and work in science. Many of my pieces also reflect a persistent struggle to comprehend and accept an altered life with epilepsy.
I have been fortunate enough to attend several amazing felt workshops given by some great artists and teachers in the felting community. Each of these has added to my experience and given me the tools and inspiration to expand my felting horizons.
Juried Shows, Exhibitions, Awards
- 2014; Incite II: Color Passions Competition; (included in book to be released Fall 2014)
- 2014; Northern Colorado Handweavers Guild Fiber Celebration 2014, Fort Collins, CO; received 2nd place in 3-D nonfunctional category (juried)
- 2013; Hidden Truths: The Mind Unraveled, Newport Beach, CA (juried)
- 2013; WOW (Works of Wyoming Gallery), Fiber Exhibit (juried)
- 2010, Larimer County Fair, CO; Fibers Division: Champion and Reserve Grand Champion; Art Division: Reserve Champion
Felt Workshops
- Pat Spark: Watercolor Felt Techniques
- Fiona Duthie: Surface Design
- Lisa Klakulak: Felting Techniques
- Judith MacKenzie McCuin: Woven Shibori
- Sharon Costello: Felted Lamps
- Jill Gully: Working with Pre-felts