During the pandemic my thoughts turned to the Earth and its many wonders. I looked at the calming effects that forests and trees have on the human soul. Inspiration for these Nature pieces comes easily, as the more time I spend outdoors, the better I feel! This may well be my future path…Serenity reigns.
Come walk in the forest with me…
Aspects of Nature: Forest3D piece 24 inches high with hand painted, textured and stitched tree trunks, beaded dragonflies and embroidered hand painted butterflies. In the detail, pleated silk creates a vine reaching for the sky
Aspects of Nature: Forest (detail)
Aspects of Nature: Woodlands I36"x63", Forest in the summer, approaching fall with leaves on forest floor. Stitching accents the trees and leaves, and occasional raw edge appliques add texture.
Aspects of Nature: Woodlands I (detail)
Aspects of Nature: Woodlands I (detail)
Aspects of Nature: Woodland II43"x57", Forest in Fall, leaves turning crimson
Aspects of Nature: Woodland II (detail)
Aspects of Nature: Woodland II (detail)
Aspects of Nature: Volcano29"x37"(Irregular), Rays of light and heat rising from central “lava” cone
Intense double needle stitching converging on the ‘lava’ from the active volcano. Digitally printed organic cotton sateen with ‘lava’ accent of pleated, hand painted silk
Intense double needle stitching converging on the ‘lava’ from the active volcano. Digitally printed organic cotton sateen with ‘lava’ accent of pleated, hand painted silk
Canyon II33x37", Impression of canyon with padded (trapunto) accents, metallic threads
Various decorative double needle stitches created a canyon. Digitally printed organic cotton sateen with trapunto (padded) accents across the piece
Various decorative double needle stitches created a canyon. Digitally printed organic cotton sateen with trapunto (padded) accents across the piece