Birch June 23, 2026 A grove of slender birch near field and water. Tapestry wall hanging handwoven with upcycled poppana (bias cut) fabric strips on undyed cotton rug warp. Art Portfolio
Stormy Sunset June 22, 2026 Sun setting in an intensely colored sky and reflecting on water after the storm. Tapestry wall hanging handwoven with upcycled poppana (bias cut) fabric strips on undyed cotton rug warp. Art Portfolio
A Change of Season May 27, 2026 Several months ago, when I was experiencing a bout of dissatisfaction and restlessness related to the work in my studio, my friend Darcy recommended the book "Wintering" by Katherine May. It was a title my library carried, but there was a LONG waiting list. I added my name Weaver's Notebook
Spring 2026 | Studio Snapshots May 05, 2026 As the trees turn green and the flowers begin to bloom, I'm experimenting with a lot of geometry and symmetry as I weave at the loom. The patterns feel like a more natural representation of my artistic vision and I'm going to continue the exploration for Studio Snapshots
Loom Restoration | Part 2 April 21, 2026 As I was replacing the sectional rakes at the back of Grandpa's loom I began thinking about two other issues that occur where the warp threads are tied to the front of the loom. When Grandpa built the loom, he stapled 12 ropes to the front cloth beam Weaver's Notebook
Flame April 15, 2026 A hot flame bursts out from a warm, glowing ember. Handwoven with upcycled poppana (bias cut fabric strips) on undyed cotton rug warp. Art Portfolio
Spring 2026 | Studio Snapshots May 05, 2026 As the trees turn green and the flowers begin to bloom, I'm experimenting with a lot of geometry and symmetry as I weave at the loom. The patterns feel like a more natural representation of my artistic vision and I'm going to continue the exploration for Studio Snapshots
Winter 2025-26 | Studio Snapshots February 03, 2026 Despite some frigid (for north Alabama) temperatures, we've been pretty lucky and have weathered the season with minimal storm impact. However, I still tend to retreat from social obligations this time of year, enjoying the solitude of my creative work. My studio is typically my private refuge, but Studio Snapshots
Fall 2025 | Studio Snapshots November 05, 2025 The leaves are falling as the days get shorter. This is my favorite season at the loom, especially when the afternoon light streams across the studio and I can finally store my noisy but necessary portable A/C. My studio is typically my private refuge, but today I'd Studio Snapshots
