Shoreline

In progress, summer 2024. Abstracted shoreline, inspired by my trip to Cornwall in June.

In the Studio

South Downs: The Trundle, completed in 2024 and accepted into Heallreaf 5, an international tapestry show based in the UK. Pictured hanging in my studio.

South Downs: Sanctuary

14.5"w x 13.5"h completed in 2024

Finalist for the Irene Davies Irene Davies International Tapestry Award, which celebrates creativity and excellence in contemporary tapestry. Held by the Australian Tapestry Workshop, artists from around the world are invited to submit small-scale hand-woven tapestries that reflect an expressive use of tapestry through materials, concept, colour and design.

Stage Harbor Marsh

Completed in 2024. 19"w x 25"h framed.

South Downs: The Trundle

Completed in 2024, 23”w x 48.5”h, accepted into Heallreaf 5

In Progress: South Downs Walk - The Trundle

In-progress photo of an abstract landscape based upon walks taken to the Iron Age hillfort “The Trundle” located in the South Downs National Park, UK

South Downs Walk: The Trundle

Abstract landscape in progress on the tapestry loom. Based upon walks to The Trundle, close to where I completed the Foundation Tapestry diploma course at the West Dean College of Arts and Conservation.

The Meandering Path

Abstract tapestry completed in December 2022. 24”w x 23”h

Label for the Meandering Path

I attach a signed, dated label to the back of each tapestry.

In Progress: A Meandering Path

Meandering Path abstract tapestry in progress on the loom.

Sand, Stone, Sea
Studio 575 at Western Avenue Studios

A peek at my studio space at WAS in Lowell, Massachusetts.

https://westernavenuestudios.com/

Reclaiming Yellow: In Progress
Texture and Fiber Samples

Samples made during a class with Master Weaver Sue Lawty, exploring materiality and mark-making in tapestry.

Process
Sample: Marsh Grass

Created as an exercise while studying at West Dean College of Arts and Conservation.

River Rocks in Winter
In Progress: River Rocks in Winter
Mary Cosgrove Gallery

River Rocks in Winter on display at the Mary Cosgrove Gallery in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Small Landscapes
Tapestry Three Ways

Samples created during a workshop with master weaver Fiona Hutchinson during the summer of 2022.

Experimentation

Further development of the River Rocks in Winter tapestry, into a more abstracted image with pulled warp.

Palm Frond

An early, small tapestry, completed in 2021.

Seascapes

Early, small tapestries, completed in the summer of 2021 while vacationing on Cape Cod.

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