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Each of the pieces I make is a reflection of me and my life's experiences - the places I've lived,  the people I've known, the places I've traveled, books I've read, discoveries I've made.  Every bit of my life comes pouring through my hands to make what you hold in your hands.

My process begins way back with something I've seen or read or thought. It percolates into a vision that is usually vague but palpable.  I may not be able to see it, but I can feel it (and think I see it!).  Sometimes I sketch out my idea and develop it a little.  Sometimes I dive in and just start grabbing materials.  I gravitate to the tactile, fibers of all definitions, and add other materials and techniques to bring out the end result I want.  Usually, I don't know the end result until I've achieved it.  But it's there in the back of my mind all along.  I just have to tease it out. 

My speed can vary from "0-60", from frustrated paralysis to so excited I can't work fast enough. When that end-result moment happens, though, there's nothing like it!

I hope my pieces give you as much pleasure to own as they have given me to create.