Wearable art is a moving, functional canvas.

Could you help me choose four images? It is application time for shows, and they want to see our most recent work. I

As a designer/handweaver, which part comes first? It takes a lifetime of learning a craft to get to the point where an idea can be executed with the artist's voice. In my opinion, techniques contribute to the original concept but shouldn't overwhelm the completed garment. Color, drape, and fit are still essential to the final product.

Yes, I am returning to art fairs this year. Please come see me and the new work at the following events. I look forward to seeing you again! OREGON July 15-17, Salem Art Fair, Salem August 20 -21, Nestucca Valley Artisans, Pacific City September 3-5, Art in the Pearl, Portland MISSOURI September 9-11, St. Louis Art Fair, St. Louis, MO

For those of you who could not make the meeting Thursday evening, I am giving you the link to the PowerPoint Presentation with videos. The only thing missing is my narration. Enjoy.

December starts with two special events. First, there is a Special Edition Issue of Tearsheet PDX magazine of my new work! In this issue, my goal was to convey the story behind the work as well as to show you what wearing handwoven can look like. Working with models in a photography studio under the direction of Tearsheet PDX produced exceptional results. If you are interested in viewing the magazine online for free, go to www.tearsheetpdx.com.

I have been working on new designs this Fall, with a focus on collars. Tearsheet PDX magazine asked if I was interested in a photo shoot. Work in my studio went into high gear to be ready. Now the November Issue is published, and six of my images were included. (Happy dance!) It is always an honor to have the opportunity to work with Tearsheet PDX magazine. TearSheet PDX - Nov 2021 - Issue # 35 is Published! There is talk of a Special Edition being published that w

Last month, Melanie Jackson of TearSheet PDX magazine asked me if I was interested in having a photoshoot of my new work. She knew that I had been working away at some new coat and jacket designs. My theme was “It’s going to be a collars-turned-up kind of season.” I have been exploring some new collar designs and enjoying it. Just the mention of a photoshoot put work in the studio into high gear. Could I create 12 new pieces in time?

Ooops!. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 at 11 AM, Pacific Standard time. My edit did not SAVE. Sorry for the confusion. Let's meet on Sunday. I will send a reminder on Saturday. Join me on Saturday, September 12, at 11 AM Pacific Standard Time, for a tour of the new work in my booth here on the Oregon Coast. Not all new work is on the website yet. You will be seeing it first. Click on the Zoom link below to join:

The plan was to return to art fairs this fall. I have been packing the van, making new inventory, and redesigning my art fair booth in anticipation of traveling to 2021 art fairs. Those plans have now changed. In order to minimize the risk to myself and my family, I must wait a little longer to return to art fairs. This has been a hard decision. I am a creative person, looking for a solution to this situation. I have spent the past year learning how to go "Virtual". Now,

This year I have explored many different ways to create “content” videos. Without being able to experience the fabrics first hand, these videos become the next best thing to trying on a garment. These videos offer a glimpse into the Oregon Weaver’s World of Wearable Art. Virtual Art Fairs are here to stay. Stay tuned for the upcoming Spring on-line events. Enjoy.

Model Oksana Bell wears the Windy City Coat and is at her best dancing like a leaf in the wind. I have had trouble sleeping lately. When most are fast asleep, I spend these wakeful hours creating short videos. The concept of showing the fabric in motion has been driving me to learn some video skills. Art Fairs, that were cancelled last year, are just starting to plan for Fall 2021. Until we can meet in person again, please enjoy these short videos. Photos by TearSheet

Something good happened in 2020. Many thanks to Tearsheet PDX for an amazing photoshoot. See the Special Edition Dec. Issue #25 of TearSheet PDX magazine for the featured coats, jackets and scarves from my studio. Here is a short video with some of the collection. Enjoy! www.TearSheetPDX.com A Special Edition issue of Tearsheet PDX features work by The Oregon Weaver

I am so excited to share this good news with you! Tearsheet PDX magazine has released their December publications, Issue #25 which features my new work! You can view the magazine for free @tearsheetpdx.com, or purchase a printed copy. They have created a short video below as a preview to this Special Edition. What has been missing this year is the chance to see and touch the garments. Using Covid-19 rules, we found a way to have a photo shoot. The goal was to show the