The landscape is the primary influence on my design concepts; just as nature slowly evolves to reveal many forms, so do tapestries. I am intrigued by taking a detail element of a natural landscape and translating it into my own imagery. It may be the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia where I live or other places I travel. As the tapestry slowly develops, I regard the subtle variations until the color choice is just right. The relationship between color and form is the most important consideration, with combinations of fine wool, silk and metallic yarns because of the different way that they react to light. This interaction is an integral part of the surface. From a distance, a tapestry may tell a story but there is also interest and interpretation in the details. There are patterns, there is a progression of time. As the tapestry develops I have a dialogue with the landscape and find it a never ending source of inspiration.

I began my art career as a watercolor painter but became a weaver about 3o years ago.I have concentrated on tapestry for the last 25 years.. I have been working on pieces from 2 inches sq. for my mixed media pieces to large 8 ft wide pieces.The scale is always a challenge and I like to switch back and forth. My work has been shown both regionally and throughout the country. I teach small groups of students several times a year in my Charlottesville, VA studio..