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Selected by WOOD magazine for their short list of “America’s Woodworking Greats” my relationship with wood and life is a venture of passionate exploration. “Audacious” is the word Joe Godla of the Frick Museum in New York used to describe my work - which is also a rather accurate description of my personality. I live a storied life; fueled by adventure both inside and outside the studio. My commute to work is a walk from our cabin through the woods to my studio at the end of the road near the top of a mountain in Montana.

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View fullsize For a few moments near the middle of the evening there was a slight lull in the amount of people surrounding me during which I heard Brad’s deep rich voice as he sang “Burning Ring of Fire.” Ah…my bones simultaneously melted
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View fullsize Today is the day!!!! I welcome you to come and share in this magical mystical creative space and place. ✨STUDIO OPEN HOUSE ✨ Saturday October 12 4-8 160 Hideaway Trail We’ve stellar musicians, awesome views and more than 300 new works of art
View fullsize Candles lit, I lie within the comfort of my o’l clawfoot tub; grateful for my bones - feeling their connection to earth and ancestors. “Birthright of Fancy” - mixed media painting
View fullsize For thousands of years, prayer flags have been created and hung to promote peace, compassion, strength and wisdom. Raymond and I bought these home from Bhutan. Three prayer flags were raised in front of my studio one-year-to-the-day after Cliff&rsq
View fullsize “Taika” means “peace” in Lithuanian. “Taika” is also the name of the only celestial star named in the Lacerta constellation. I picked the name for this painting from a pile of post-it notes of various names of sta
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View fullsize Bits of the Bhutanese prayers flags keep finding their way into my creations, reminding me of the interconnectedness of all things and the opportunity to weave wonder, prayer, intention and attention into our precious life. “Midnight Hare&rdq
View fullsize Rusty chains, sparkly crystals and collected treasures outside my studio lead into a world of creations. STUDIO OPEN HOUSE Saturday, October 12th 4-8 ✨✨Let’s celebrate together✨✨ Momma Nature is unfurling her regal autumn regalia - inviting
View fullsize Birds have been visiting. Cawing, calling, flitting, hovering, pecking, poking, provoking, beckoning me into portals of memory - connecting me to spirits, ancestors and the moment; the present of presence. ✨✨✨