Natural subjects are my favorite, and I am often inspired by something I have seen in a garden or other outdoor setting. Another hobby, fly fishing, allows me to spend time in the beautiful locations that fish call home. Nature in a variety of forms can be observed while standing in the quiet solitude of a river. I am also drawn to the warmth and earthiness of pottery, in particular, pitchers and vases. Combining something from nature with a pottery piece from my collection is a favorite subject for my still-life settings. In addition to being a fiber artist, I am also a watercolor and oil painting artist. Painting on fabric is a common technique I use in quilt making, or I may use one of my watercolor or oil paintings as the basis for a fiber art quilt.
