I create fiber art that illuminates nature’s beauty. I’m inspired by light dancing on leaves, trees & mountains outside of my home studio in Asheville, NC. My work is a slow, hands-on process that begins with walking outside to choose leaves for botanical contact prints. I steam the leaves on treated silk, linen or cotton, which releases their tannins to make leaf prints. I love that the result is always a surprise, revealing colors with natural depth & rustic beauty. I enhance the leaf prints with dyes, gold leaf and stitching to make each print a unique work of art. These become the foundation for one-of-a-kind journals, wall art & comfort throw blankets.
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