As a contemporary visual artist I've been exploring the traditional art of weaving with plant fibers since 1985. I gather materials respectfully, recycling bark off of trees that are being cut down, pruning selectively to encourage the growth and health of plants, and replanting at every opportunity. I enjoy sharing the lessons I've learned from my generous teachers.
Being a hands-on, low-tech type person, I will do my best to make weekly (or at least monthly) posts. I like writing about the making process, worthwhile community projects, and sharing practical ideas of what the seasons have to offer those who are longing to live creatively within the rhythms of the natural world.
The Signs of Spring
Early spring brings blooms on Indian Plum and Deciduous Huckleberry.
August 4th to 7th, 2011 – Weave With Cedar Bark in the Beautiful North Cascades
North Cascades Institute is a beautiful place to learn plant fiber weaving.
Optimism and Patience – Two Gifts From the Heart of a Gardener
Remembering Dick West always.
Spring is Coming?
Winter is a good time for weaving and mentoring.
2011 Greetings
The community completes the artist.
Art In the Woods 2010 – A Self-guided Studio Tour – Nov 12,13,14
Art in the Woods is a self-guided tour of studios in North Kitsap County.
Cedar Bark and Iris Fan
I am grateful for commissions like this.
Northwest Sweet Grass – Basket Grass – My Favorite Grass
Schoenoplectus pungens palla, or NW sweetgrass is one of my favorite materials.
Lauren Likes Her New Hat
Lauren Silver in her new hat, 2010.
Art on the Trail – Messages From the Land Exhibit – Oct 1 to Nov 1, 2010
Art Along the Trail at Blakely Harbor on Bainbridge.
North Cascade Institute’s Summer Art Retreat On Lake Diablo
Weaving From The Landscape, a class I offered at North Cascades Institute.
Recent Work – Images by Donna Souter
Where would visual artists be without excellent photographers?
