Animals And Nature Gallery
Playing With Fire II
30” x 48” - 2015
3rd place overall - Quilts
2015 Calgary Stampede Arts and Crafts Showcase
Commission - Private Collection - Calgary, AB
This quilt is my first commissioned work. Friends were inspired by my first fire piece, Mountain Blaze – Playing with Fire. I said that I would remake it larger for their liking.
Antarctic Ululation
23” x 32” - Feb 2018
Commission - Private Collection - Calgary, AB
Sometimes we’re lucky enough to observe great moments in nature.
In this instant, self and subject are one. Awareness that the air beneath your wings is the same air that trills in my throat. I see you - I am here!
LEO
23” x 23”
Accepted into the Canadian Quilters’ Association
National Juried Show 2016
Commission - Private Collection - Calgary, AB
With much meaning and gratitude this portrait was brought to life.
A physician and friend was intrigued with my previous work using fabric as an art medium and she asked me to make a portrait of her Border Collie, Leo. He is a beloved family pet who is in his twilight years.
It was my goal to communicate his loyal and gentle spirit in fabric. For me, he came alive when I got the eyes right!
Aussie
29” x 40”
Judges’ Choice
Canadian Quilt Association National Juried Show 2015
Private Collection - Victoria, BC
My inspiration is the character of a west coast family’s Chocolate Labrador Retriever. He’s the (old) man of the house who commands importance within the family and his environs. He draws you in to his world and dares you to throw the ball one more time!
Alison - Kangaroo
2010
Private Collection - Fernie, BC
I feel connected to this animal from the time I spent in Australia.
Kangaroo was started in the first workshop I took with quilt artist Ruth MacDowell. A prolific textile artist and generous teacher, Ruth’s style and techniques continue to influence my artistic work.
Rebirth of the Forest
25” x 26” - 2016
Private Collection, UK
This piece is a continuation of my exploration in fabric of fire scenes. It depicts a field of fireweed carpeting a burn path from the Fort McMurray forest fire of 2016. It also symbolizes the power of regrowth and renewal and it is my hope that in time Fort McMurray will be surrounded again in color. It is made with a combination of commercial and hand dyed fabrics.
Mountain Blaze - Playing With Fire
27.5” x 19” - 2015 - NFS
Second Place, Original Design Abstract Pictorial
Canadian Quilt Association National Juried Show 2015
This art quilt was inspired by an article and picture about the destructive forest fires in Northern Alberta that was published in the Calgary Herald in the summer of 2012. I love the contrast between the orange and black in a linear way - also the contrast between the horizontal and vertical trees on fire. I incorporated my dyed fabrics into the piece.
Underwater Bouquet 1 & 2
8.5” x 11” - Feb 2018
Private Collection - Calgary, AB
I am continuously inspired by my experience scuba diving and the diversity of life in the ocean. Coral is like a beautiful garden scape of life so rich and colourful. This work started from a seed, ideas and decisions nurtured one after another. I am a true explorer on every dive, and artistic challenge.
Zac & Zoey
24 ” x 26” - Feb 2019
Commission - Private Collection - Calgary, AB
Harbinger of Spring 1 & 2
24” x 12” - 2016
1- Private Collection - Calgary, AB
2 - Gallery of the Crowsnest Pass - for sale in the gift shop $320.
The Prairie Crocus is the first plant to bloom in spring. Its light and delicate disposition is a striking contrast to the rugged and harsh conditions in which they exist. I think of Prairie Crocus as the ‘ears of the earth’ - at first thaw and with hearty determination they break free from winter’s grasp. They turn in the warm westerly winds and listen for summer’s return.
Photo inspiration with permission by Neil Zeller.