I am so excited to share I'll be showing a collection of my art at Wayside Books in Osoyoos in March 2026. The opening will be on March 6, from 4-7 pm during the First Friday celebration of the arts in Osoyoos. I'll also be selling my book, the revised edition of Victory Gardens for Bees, photo cards and "menditation" hearts. I hope to see you at the opening!
As a self-confessed “bee nerd” and advocate for protecting native bees, I have a deep love of the plants that provide pollinators with food and nesting resources. In recent years, I have been exploring the art of creating cyanotypes (aka “sun prints”) that reveal the delicate outlines and textures of pressed plant specimens. As an eco-feminist, I am also passionate about using materials collected at thrift shops to recycle and turn into textile art. You might even find something you donated to a local shop made into something new and funky.
Working on this show in the winter has been healing—especially on dreary days. The shades of cyanotype blue are very pleasing to the brain, standing in for the blue sky. I love those times when I really get into the zone, using stitching as a kind of calming and soothing daily diary. It’s especially pleasing when I let my body make decisions on stitching and cutting rather than overthinking it.
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