In “Nocturne for Pollinators,” I explore the quiet worlds of night — where moths, bats, and other unseen creatures sustain the rhythm of renewal. My hand-dyed fabrics, photographed in deep indigo and silver tones, evoke twilight fields and moonlit air.
Room screens with airbrush designs on canvas are a form of decorative art. Together with my husband, we made several of these room screens. The first screens were made in 2002. My husband built the pine or mahogany frames and
This past February, I was visiting Sloth Bears at a sanctuary, for my fourth volunteer trip there! Elephants and Sloth Bears are the residents at this sanctuary. Injured animals, of all types or victims of Human-Wildlife conflicts are also rescued.
Autumn our most colourful season is upon us. It’s also the one that signifies the end of my beloved summer and the coming of winter. In terms of weather and lighting, it’s high drama! (although our winter storms are pretty
Recently, I returned from my winter trip to Thailand. My main reason for visiting this country again was because I was volunteering at a sanctuary for Elephants. Over a period of four weeks, I divided my time in several locations:
After our first snow and freezing temperatures (early for November), I took these photos of my little garden pond. What remains in the pond are water lettuce, water hyacinth and some small algae type plants. I threw a piece of
As I work, I frequently take studio snapshots, with my iPad, of my process. This includes prepping my dyes, blossoms & leaves placed on fabric prior to eco printing, step by step shibori techniques, and the result after each dye
Some of my favourite artists include David Hockney, Georgia O’Keefe, Max Escher. There are many others, including Christo and Pol Bury. However, these are the ones that I instantly think of, when someone asks me to name a favourite. In
Branding my business is something which I thought about for awhile. Branding includes having a professional logo designed, one which reflects who I am as an artist. My art is intrinsically connected to who I am as a person. These days,
Returning home from India and Sri Lanka after 9 weeks of travelling, it’s a relief to come back and not have to face freezing temperatures and snow. As the years go by, I have less tolerance for the discomfort of
