A view of things as they are happening around the studio. Click any image to go to instagram… and FOLLOW!

After a long winter. Private commission for a friend from long ago ACC SF show days. We worked through some specific color and size desires in the early stages (artist to artist was enjoyable) but since I create without preliminarily sketches, there
Reflection on deep blue. … It has been an intense couple of weeks here bringing this one into the low light of a winter sky. Wool requires water and energy (agitation) to become FELT. I am always considering these resources, my impact and cons
Turn, Shine 32” x 48” x 4”d Handmade felt, walnut frame Silk clad onto one side of the fins adds a metallic complexity to the artwork which reveals itself most vividly in natural or direct light. This combination, with Potomac blue
Stitching in a hidden armature to support the amplified felt. You can see the little band of paper covered wire in the second photo. #handmadefelt #textilesculpture #fiberart #fibreart #amplifiedfelt #textileart
Thrilled to share that my work was selected for the cover of the winter issue of @fiberartnow YAHOO!!! 💥💥💥 One thing is for sure… this wouldn’t be possible without an incredible photographer. Photography is an important (big!) investm
“These sculpted felt artworks are created from an inky, midnight blue felt and accented with metal thread. The densely textured artwork contrasts with nearby sleek surfaces.” #Repost @toozestudio 🙏 Thank you for the incredible photos!!!
When the Universe Grew Big Again. A site-specific installation at Domaine Willamette in Dundee, OR. Designed as a feature in the main tasting room, the handmade felt artwork reflects the winery’s values in biodynamic methods of viticulture and
Paying attention to what moves. Each rib connected and responding to the smallest gesture. #handmadefelt #amplifiedfelt #textilesculpture #fiberart #fibreart #textileart
Antifragility (see below). This word resonates with me. With precious things in life and with making felt. I shared it (the word) here in April, the night @chburchard and I arrived in D.C. to exhibit at the Smithsonian Craft show. The next morning I
Colors of sage and rabbit brush, tractor tracks through swirling fields that reach in and out of the sky and dip into the river… These visions saturated my imagination after several drives through the Oregon high desert and Columbia River Gorg
The most beautiful week! So grateful for friends and family and these magical places we call home.