From my early collections

This first collection was inspired by Dr. Suess. I had just started my first semester in textile school and knew nothing about pigments, techniques or even the process. In this first collection I tried my hand at discharge and quickly found out what types of fabrics are receptive to this technique. As soon as I finished this project, I knew that I had found my passion of textiles and surface design.


The grey stripes are discharge on silk blend. The black Suess flowers are standard screen printing inks.

The below is pigment discharge on a cotton blend poplin. 

Discharge on cotton blend poplin. 

Grid Pattern

I love lines made into a grid pattern and filled in with color. 

I feel a great disturbance in the force....

My house, my sanctuary was burgled last week. My lap top was taken along with all my vintage and newer jewelry. Many 1940's cuff bracelets, art deco rings, 1960's pop art style necklaces and rings. I have no photos to post right now....as they are all gone...all gone. I will be taking the next few weeks to recoup from the disruptions in my life.

Stay Tuned for more pattern!

Enjoy these photos of my cats & dogs.

mossy trees

Photos from Pt. Lobos state reserve near Monterey. 

I was mesmerized by the moss and lichens growing on the trees. 

The trees were windblown and made for a beautiful landscape. 

Pattern & texture is everywhere if you look for it. 

inspiration at the car wash

I often find myself daydreaming when Im sitting inside the car when its going through the wash cycle. Always armed with a camera to snap shots of inspiration everywhere!

Summer flowers everywhere!

I love flowers, the brighter the better. Lately I've been seeing a lot of odd looking flowers and am so attracted to them.