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Three pairs of long earrings in teal and brown, blue and magenta, and patina green and bronze, hanging on a branch. The earrings are airy open double pyramids with a ball of beads clustered at the center and tiny clusters at top and bottom.

Stepping Sideways into Creative Problem Solving

Have you ever imagined something creatively but the practical challenges of bringing it to life felt like hitting a brick wall? I have a design that stumped me several years...

Stepping Sideways into Creative Problem Solving

Have you ever imagined something creatively but the practical challenges of bringing it to life felt like hitting a brick wall? I have a design that stumped me several years...

A peek into my studio!

Last summer I had the opportunity to have Northwest Art Alliance visit my studio for an interview and to show some of my artistic process. Come on in (virtually) and...

A peek into my studio!

Last summer I had the opportunity to have Northwest Art Alliance visit my studio for an interview and to show some of my artistic process. Come on in (virtually) and...

Lavender, purple and yellow pansies with a banner at the top reading "When everyone wins: the benefits of commission shows."

Everyone Wins: The Shared Benefits of Commissio...

Commission shows? Yes, please! My friend Diane Venti at Alki Arts has a beautiful approach to doing business in the context of art that I call "generous math." Her philosophy...

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Everyone Wins: The Shared Benefits of Commissio...

Commission shows? Yes, please! My friend Diane Venti at Alki Arts has a beautiful approach to doing business in the context of art that I call "generous math." Her philosophy...

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A long body of water with forested hills on either side, viewed from behind an industrial green railing. Two Polaroid style photos of art booths are on the right side. Text on the lower left reads: Notes from the journey.

What I Wish I'd Known About Art Fairs 20 Years ...

This summer will be the 20th year I've done outdoor art fairs! I am so grateful for the support and knowledge that other artists have given me over those years,...

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What I Wish I'd Known About Art Fairs 20 Years ...

This summer will be the 20th year I've done outdoor art fairs! I am so grateful for the support and knowledge that other artists have given me over those years,...

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A divided plastic container with groupings of various colors and shapes of glass beads.

Making Time for Creativity Despite It All

Finding the balance within our art practices in the face of everything going on in the world around is a near-universal struggle right now for creative folk. I thought I'd...

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Making Time for Creativity Despite It All

Finding the balance within our art practices in the face of everything going on in the world around is a near-universal struggle right now for creative folk. I thought I'd...

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Beautiful Geometry

Beautiful Geometry

Spring experiments exploring the beauty of geometric stitches.

Beautiful Geometry

Spring experiments exploring the beauty of geometric stitches.