About the Artist:

My husband, Tim, and I live in beautiful upstate New York in a log cabin we designed and built ourselves. We love the hills, wildlife and starry skies that surround us. It's a great place to live and to create.

I'm a past art teacher, and I've always enjoyed drawing and painting. I never dreamed that gourds would become my favorite medium. I am captivated by all of the creative possibilities that gourds present. You can treat the surface of the gourd in countless ways with stains, inks and paints, plus you can carve it and sculpt it, or inlay materials. Gourds are somewhat like wood in their appearance and workability, but also similar to pottery. They are earthy and elegant, and each one is unique.

It's a lot of fun to experiment and try new ideas. I will be collaborating with fiber artist Jill Cline to incorporate felted wool into gourd designs and create some lovely and unique works of art. I am also developing some designs that are inspired by the beautiful Adirondack mountains of northern New York. Check back often to see what's new!