I've been super busy this last week, so progress on this piece is slower than normal. The next few days aren't any less crazy, so fingers crossed I get this where I want it.

#wips #worksinprogress #mixedmediafiberart #embroidery #fiberart

"I Just Want a Hug" and "Snack Time" will be among the works in "On Point!" at d'Art. I love these little pieces. I need to bust out the wire and do some more stumpwork. I love work that pops out of the frame.

#embroideryartist #contemporaryembroidery #octopus #hummingbirds #mixedmediafiberart

Happy to announce that "They Were Violet" was invited to be part of the Art Speaks show in Matthews at Bay School. This was an intensive piece and remains one of my favorite mixed media fiber pieces.

#mixedmediaembroidery #mixedmediafiberart #fiberart #vangogh #irises

Wow, we got to The Creative Well early and I'm glad we did. The opening for Flow State was packed. I got to meet some new artists, check out some incredible work, and now I'm ready to stuff my face at Barrel 17 ❤️

#artlife #mixedmediafiberart #virginiabeach #artgalleries #vibedistrict

"Riotous Remnants II" and "Chaos Theory" are part of Flow State at the Creative Well Arts Foundation. The show starts this Friday, March 10th and runs through the 22nd, with the reception Friday, March 13, from 6-8pm.

#fiberart #mixedmediafiberart #embroideryartist #vibedistrict #artgalleries

The folks at d'Art blessed us w/painted walls & a new rail system, so my wall is brand new. Changed quite a few things out as I have the Hampton Roads Academy show & Richmond Arts in the Park coming up in the next few months.
#artlife #virginiagalleries #norfolkva #mixedmediaart #mixedmediafiberart

Dropping "Riotous Remnants II" and "Chaos Theory" off at The Garage Gallery on Friday for the Flow State Exhibit. The show runs March 10-22, with a reception on the 13th from 6-8.

#mixedmediafiberart #beadembroidery #embroidery #vibedistrict #virginiagalleries

I'll be shipping "The Wood Between Worlds" off to Washington State soon for the Black and White exhibition at the William Scofield Gallery. What an absolutely delightful email to wake up to this morning.

#mixedmediafiberart #narnia #embroideryartist #beadartist #blackandwhite

Every time I'm setup at a market, I make sure to bring something to work on. This piece is all about texture with purple.

Come out and see me today until 3 at the Holiday Fine Arts Bazaar at the Charles H. Taylor in Hampton!

#mixedmediafiberart #fiberart #wips #worksinprogress #purple #embroidery

Tonight's the night! Check out the opening reception of the first Artists Gallery Annual Exhibition at the Virginia Beach Art Center. The reception starts at 6 and runs to 8, with awards at 7. It's always a good time!

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Dropping off "Alan's Favorite" and "Riotous Remnants I" tomorrow at the Virginia Beach Art Center for the Artists Members Exhibition.

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Tree progress! Watercolor background on cotton with embroidery.

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I'd been working on this piece off & on for a bit. Just got her sewn down to a 12*12 cradled board this morning. I'm so glad I snatched up some vintage doilies ❤️

"Riotous Remnants I," mixed media (watercolor, glass, cotton & acrylic on cotton)

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Finished up a couple of small mixed media pieces this week.

"VB Pier," watercolor and embroidery, 5" diameter framed
"Coral Reef II," mixed media fiber, 4 1/8" x 4 1/8"

#mixedmediaembroidery #mixedmediafiberart #coralreef #pier #sunsets

Just a portion of the work I've got coming with me to MOCA Boardwalk. Gotta load up the van and prepare to setup tomorrow! Keep your fingers crossed that the weather behaves itself. 🤞🏼

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TEXTURE!!! I'm still working on this one, but sat with it today. I had plans that my stomach decided to cancel, and my hands decided that I needed to grab some beads and thread.

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It's fall, which means it's harvest season. I still have ideas for the full color palette I pulled yesterday, but this piece begged to be made today.

"Harvested Field" mixed media fiber

#needlefelting #mixedmediafiberart #fiberartist #fiberart #farming #fallscene #farmfields

"Climate Change"

I wasn't sure where exactly this piece was going when I started. It has taken so many turns, but I'm happy with where it ended up.

Repurposed fabric & beads, plastic bags, leftover yarn & cord, watercolor, & ink.

#climatechange #mixedmediaart #embroidery #mixedmediafiberart

I decided I didn't like this piece stretched out, so I'm changing it to a hanging tapestry. Because why not? So far, I'm happy with my decision 🤞🏼

#mixedmediafiberart #beadembroidery #embroidery #wips #worksinprogress

Worked some more on the final piece for my solo show. I'm not cutting it close. Nope. Hush.

#climatechange #mixedmediaembroidery #mixedmedia #mixedmediafiberart #embroidery #beadembroidery

I am in love w/ mixed media fiber. This is inspired by life since the Nov election. Every morning feels like chaos, w/ the world on fire. This is me trying to rein in the chaos, one stitch at a time.
"Chaos Theory," (c)2025
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Current work in progress. Turning some chaos into beauty.

Mixed media embroidery on crushed velvet with cotton thread, nylon thread, yarn, and glass and metal beads.

#mixedmediaart #fiberartist #mixedmediafiberart #virginiaartist #embroidery #beadembroidery

Played with more bones the other day for this stumpwork butterfly and added some beads to the bird. I think the beads really add to both.

Needle felting, stumpwork embroidery, traditional embroidery and bead embroidery.

#needlefelting #stumpwork #embroidery #mixedmediafiberart #fiberartist

Had some bones and an idea, because why not? I think I might go back and add some tiny flowers to the grass below.

Bones from @grimobsessionsshop and frame from @modernhoopla

#embroidery #embroideryartist #bones #needlefelting #mixedmediafiberart

I may not be posting as much but I am still being my creative self.
Somethings will never change!! ❤️

#mixedmediafiberart #acrylic #portrait #portraiture #abstract #botanical #perrenials #frangipani #gardenia #ornamentalginger

Had a lovely time with the hubs and Mom at the Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center Annual Members' Show. Congratulations to all of the winners!

Now, to finish this michelada and eat some ceviche!

#williamsburgva #mixedmediafiberart #artlife #virginiagalleries #hamptonroads

I ordered a chip LED light for the firefly's little bulb that should be here tomorrow. That, and a little more linework, and I'll see how I feel about her.

#fireflies #wips #worksinprogress #needlefelting #embroidery #stumpworkembroidery #mixedmediafiberart #fiberartist #virginiaartist

This is kind of what it's like up in my ol' noggin. Just a big mix of media, objects, ideas, and ways to make them come to life.

"This is My Brain. This is My Brain in the Studio." Mixed media fiber.

#virginiaartist #mixedmediafiberart #fiberartist #beadembroidery #needlefelting #crochet

Sneak peak at some of the details I've been adding to my brain. Is that a crochet hook? Why yes it is. There might also be a tapestry needle on the other side.

#wips #worksinprogress #beadembroidery #needlefelting #crochet #beadweaving #mixedmediaartist #mixedmediafiberart #virginiaartist