| Nature's Art Studio |
Growing up in Michigan I learned the importance of gathering nature's gifts before the
cold winter set in. During the long winters I found creative uses for the treasures I
collected from the woods, meadows and gardens. I took every art class offered in my
small town high school and also at Grand Valley State College in Allendale, Michigan.
I learned how to do beadwork, weave baskets, press flowers and create gourd art on my
own through books. I became interested in photography through the influence of my
father. My dad and I spent many hours in our basement darkroom
developing pictures the old fashioned way. In 1978 Old Man Winter sent
me south to Texas where I spent 20 years delivering mail for the United
States Postal Service. On my route I admired the great outdoors which
included many treasures I had never seen up North. In the evenings I
taught basket weaving classes out of my home and at Texas A & M
University (home of the Aggies). My baskets, gourds and pressed flower/botanical
pictures have been sold at several craft and art shows. More recently I have sold my
artwork through the Texas Gallery in the Romei Arts Center of College Station, Texas. I
am honored to have some of my work on permanent display in the Executive Director's
personal collection at the Romei Center.
cold winter set in. During the long winters I found creative uses for the treasures I
collected from the woods, meadows and gardens. I took every art class offered in my
small town high school and also at Grand Valley State College in Allendale, Michigan.
I learned how to do beadwork, weave baskets, press flowers and create gourd art on my
own through books. I became interested in photography through the influence of my
father. My dad and I spent many hours in our basement darkroom
developing pictures the old fashioned way. In 1978 Old Man Winter sent
me south to Texas where I spent 20 years delivering mail for the United
States Postal Service. On my route I admired the great outdoors which
included many treasures I had never seen up North. In the evenings I
taught basket weaving classes out of my home and at Texas A & M
University (home of the Aggies). My baskets, gourds and pressed flower/botanical
pictures have been sold at several craft and art shows. More recently I have sold my
artwork through the Texas Gallery in the Romei Arts Center of College Station, Texas. I
am honored to have some of my work on permanent display in the Executive Director's
personal collection at the Romei Center.
about the artist at
nature's art studio
nature's art studio
I have always admired the great diversity and detail of nature. Through my art I have
attempted to preserve its beauty and uniqueness. Creating art with pressed plant
materials has been a serious "hobby" of mine since I was a teen.
I think I could work with them 24 hours a day if I didn't have
to stop for food and sleep! In addition to pressed plants, photo-
graphy and gourds are my other passions. I grow several types
of gourds in my Texas garden. While they are growing I study
them and if I look and listen long enough, they speak to me &
I begin to picture what they are meant to be. Most of my gourd
work is inspired by nature itself & Native American art. I like
to embellish them & finish them off with a touch of weaving,
coiling or beadwork. I feel very fortunate to be able to create
unique pieces of art using such beautiful and versatile materials
attempted to preserve its beauty and uniqueness. Creating art with pressed plant
materials has been a serious "hobby" of mine since I was a teen.
I think I could work with them 24 hours a day if I didn't have
to stop for food and sleep! In addition to pressed plants, photo-
graphy and gourds are my other passions. I grow several types
of gourds in my Texas garden. While they are growing I study
them and if I look and listen long enough, they speak to me &
I begin to picture what they are meant to be. Most of my gourd
work is inspired by nature itself & Native American art. I like
to embellish them & finish them off with a touch of weaving,
coiling or beadwork. I feel very fortunate to be able to create
unique pieces of art using such beautiful and versatile materials
This year I became a member of the Brazos Valley Art League where I have been privileged
to share and learn with many talented people. I would like to give a special thanks to the
kind people at the Arts Council of Brazos Valley and the Brazos Valley Art League for
their encouragement, guidance and inspiration.
to share and learn with many talented people. I would like to give a special thanks to the
kind people at the Arts Council of Brazos Valley and the Brazos Valley Art League for
their encouragement, guidance and inspiration.
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