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September is half way through and the official first day of Autumn is next week. My favorite season ~ and the leaves are turning a bit early this year. I think it’ll be a pretty one with good color!

Along with the amazing Dolly Parton, who we lost recently, several other people I admired have left us too.

The collage on the left depicts Aunt Bea riding on Mr. Ed in Heaven. Both Frances Bavier, who played Aunt Bea, and Bamboo Harvester, who played Mr. Ed, passed quite a while ago. “Death is part of life they say”, but it’s hard to say goodbye. As my own Mother used to say, “Death is just so final.” And it is for the actual life. But, what happens next is open to interpretation — and beliefs do vary. I love collage as a medium to work with an idea. Collage is soothing to my mind. This one was interesting for me to work on, and a several people have wanted to buy it. It remains with me though, for now. :)

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Nature

The natural world influences the type of things I create more than anything else. I am fascinated with it. I use nature both as subject matter and materials. I am always looking for small natural items that would transform into a miniature environment.

Craft

• Paintings – traditional and digital
• Illustrations
• Home Decor & Fashion
• Collage and Upcycling

Garden

I grow lavender and other herbs and flowers, as well as some food. The garden is an inspiration to me in so many ways.

The area where I live, close to the town of Boone, NC, is a small farming area. I live on a NC Century Family Farm. This designation was procured by my Father in the 1980’s after he worked with the state of North Carolina to designate it as such. Even though Boone has changed so much, thankfully there are still people here dedicated to rural life and working with nature.

& More:

I wrote and illustrated a picture book, self published through Amazon. That was a fun challenge. I have more ideas for writing and publishing…always working on what I can learn or do next!

I also have a vintage and handmade Etsy shop that I’ve maintained and sold through since 2011.

I will be updating this website weekly, so please check in often for seasonal art and photography.

quote for the week:

“If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one.”
― Dolly Parton