This fan is approximately 5' wide by 4.5' tall and 2" deep. It is made out of my favorite ornamental plum branches, Siberian iris stalks, New Zealand flax, and inner bark of the Western red cedar. I love the textures and smells of the materials while working. When I conceived this, I thought I'd end up applying … [Read more...]
Cedar Bark and Iris Fan
This cedar bark, Siberian iris, and handmade paper fan, demonstrates the beauty found in familiar, ancient forms. I'm grateful to Linda and David, for giving me the opportunity to create this piece for them, using materials from their beautiful garden. (37”tall x 24” wide x 2” deep) … [Read more...]
August 16, 2010 Harvesting Grasses and Leaves
<><><> </></></>grass fan 28"x20"x2"<><> </></> Summer has peaked in the Puget Sound area with temperatures in the 90's, clear skies, and gentle breezes from the North. This is the time my thoughts flow to the harvesting of foliage from the many long-leaved plants and … [Read more...]