Coral reefs are so much fun to put into mixed media fiber. The textures are just... Fun. "Coral Reef III," mixed media fiber (glass, wool, cotton, felt, nylon), coming with me to Richmond Arts in the Park this weekend. #coralreef #mixedmediafiber #embroidery #beadembroidery #needlefelting

All set up and ready for shoppers at the HRA Art Show in Newport News. The show is this Saturday and Sunday, 10-5 and 10-3. I've got an array of mixed media, fiber, and wearable art, along with prints and note cards! #artshows #jewelryartist #mixedmediaartist #fiberartist #newportnewsva

Went to the Jamestown Settlement for the first time the other day with 2 of the spawn. I only took photos of rigging (& the offspring). I'm inspired by the lines. They started an itch in the creative brain that I'll get to scratching... Eventually. #jamestown #artlife #sailrigging #ropes #artinspo

I still need to finish framing her, but man, I'm happy with how she turned out. Trying to come up with a name. Gimme some help? Ideas I've had are: Smashing the Glass Ceiling Mad as Hell Breaking Free Making Her Own Way #worksinprogress #glassceiling #fiberart #embroidery #needlefelting

Busted out the scroll frame for this one. How about some words of wisdom from RBG during these trying times? #wips #worksinprogress #embroideryartist #rbg #embroidery

She's had it up to here with your glass ceiling. #wips #worksinprogress #embroideryartist #needlefelting #mixedmedia

This one's for my fellow perimenopausal Gen X ladies out there, holding on to the end of that rope with everything they have. "End of My Rope," (c)2026, mixed media #genx #mixedmediaart #fiberart #virginiaartist #hangingon

Had a great time at The Four Seasons opening at the Virginia Beach Art Center. I forgot to snag individual shots of my pieces, so enjoy some photo booth shots. Also, shout out to my mom for this dress. It's perfect. #beadartist #beadweaving #beadwork #virginiaartist #virginiabeach

Next wip in the hoop... What is she punching? #wips #worksinprogress #embroideryartist #embroidery #fist

Join me for a 4 week Intro to Beadwork course at Virginia Beach Art Center! Starting Mar 12 and running through Jun 2, spend your Tuesday afternoons learning bead weaving & embroidery. Link in my bio or visit artcentervb.org to register. #beadartist #beadwork #artteacher #artclasses #beadclasses

I've been super busy this last week, so progress on this piece is slower than normal. The next few days aren't any less crazy, so fingers crossed I get this where I want it. #wips #worksinprogress #mixedmediafiberart #embroidery #fiberart

Just hanging with some Chihulys. Check out the NFK Glass Circuit today at the d'Art Center, Perry Glass Studio at the Chrysler Museum, and Glass Light Hotel & Gallery. The event runs until 4pm. #nfkglasscircuit #norfolkva #glasslighthotel #perryglassstudio #glassart

For the Camera to Brush show at the Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center. I decided to base my piece off my own photo instead of picking one up. I took this Columbine photo when Alan & I were at a local garden center. #columbineflower #beadartist #beadedflowers #virginiaartist #williamsburgva

Throwback Thursday to these three pieces that landed in a private collection back in 2009. I remember getting the sale notice and having to double check where I was sending the pieces. Pictured - The Harvest, Blue, and Time Standing Still. #beadartist #wearableart #necklaces #artjewelry #ᴛʙᴛ

This might be the third iteration, but I finally have a clear path forward with this one. There's a show coming up, with a theme of feminine spirit. Me? My spirit is barely hanging on right now. #hangingon #wips #worksinprogress #fiberart #embroideryartist

Today : enter show, drop off in Norfolk at Hilton The Main, pick up in VB at the Creative Well, back to Norfolk to update wall at d'Art & pick up supplies for class, teach class, then try to make it over a bridge back to Hampton. Yay? #artlife #hamptonroads #virginiaartist #mixedmediaart

Happy to say that Falling Leaves & The Only Flowers I can Grow will be part of The Four Seasons exhibition coming up at the Virginia Beach Art Center. The show will run April 3-26, w/ the opening reception on the 3rd from 6-8. #beadartist #beadweaving #wearableart #virginiagalleries #vibedistrict

"I Just Want a Hug" and "Snack Time" will be among the works in "On Point!" at d'Art. I love these little pieces. I need to bust out the wire and do some more stumpwork. I love work that pops out of the frame. #embroideryartist #contemporaryembroidery #octopus #hummingbirds #mixedmediafiberart

Happy to announce that "They Were Violet" was invited to be part of the Art Speaks show in Matthews at Bay School. This was an intensive piece and remains one of my favorite mixed media fiber pieces. #mixedmediaembroidery #mixedmediafiberart #fiberart #vangogh #irises

Wow, we got to The Creative Well early and I'm glad we did. The opening for Flow State was packed. I got to meet some new artists, check out some incredible work, and now I'm ready to stuff my face at Barrel 17 ❤️ #artlife #mixedmediafiberart #virginiabeach #artgalleries #vibedistrict

I wasn't sure I was going to get this one finished before the entry deadline. I kept rearranging the leaves, sewing them together, taking them apart, trying again, but I finally got there. "Falling Leaves," (c)2026, bead weaving #beadartist #leaves #wearableart #jewelryartist #oneofakindnecklace

"Riotous Remnants II" and "Chaos Theory" are part of Flow State at the Creative Well Arts Foundation. The show starts this Friday, March 10th and runs through the 22nd, with the reception Friday, March 13, from 6-8pm. #fiberart #mixedmediafiberart #embroideryartist #vibedistrict #artgalleries

From the encaustic workshop I took at the Charles H. Taylor on Saturday. Felt much more confident with the medium this time. Going to finish them up. Happy with the progress so far, tho. 1/2 #wips #worksinprogress #encaustics #gelatinprinting #mixedmedia

The folks at d'Art blessed us w/painted walls & a new rail system, so my wall is brand new. Changed quite a few things out as I have the Hampton Roads Academy show & Richmond Arts in the Park coming up in the next few months. #artlife #virginiagalleries #norfolkva #mixedmediaart #mixedmediafiberart

"Melting Ice" at the Virginia Beach Art Center in the Monochromatic exhibit. I left the reception early. It's been a long week & it caught up with me. You know I'm exhausted when I leave an art event early AND I didn't say bye to anyone. #beadartist #fuckice #artgalleries #wearableart #beadweaving

Working on leaves for a fall-themed necklace. Lots of leaves to go and a looking deadline #leaves #miyukidelica #beadartist #wips #worksinprogress

Dropping "Riotous Remnants II" and "Chaos Theory" off at The Garage Gallery on Friday for the Flow State Exhibit. The show runs March 10-22, with a reception on the 13th from 6-8. #mixedmediafiberart #beadembroidery #embroidery #vibedistrict #virginiagalleries

Dropping off "Melting Ice" at the Virginia Beach Art Center tomorrow for the Monochromatic exhibit. Artist statement: We are inundated with the atrocities of ICE across the country. As the heat rises on our leaders, I can only hope that the ice will melt. #beadartist #beadweaving #fuckice

From Death, Life II. Raccoon skull and beaded flowers. Yes yes, I love this series. #skulls #beadartist #beadedflowers #miyukiround #virginiaartist

From Death, Life I - I'm really happy with how this turned out. I have a second, much smaller one that I finished last night. I need more skulls. I have bones to work with, but I'm gonna need more bones. #mixedmediaartist #skulls #beadartist #beadweaving #beadedflowers

I'm usually looking for needles on the floor, so at least I wasn't doing that 🤦🏼‍♀️ #artlife #beadlife #beadartist #beadingproblems #sendhelp😂

Yup, this is in fact what I do when showing off my work at home. #beadartist #flowers #beadartist #mixedmediaart #artlife

I'll be shipping "The Wood Between Worlds" off to Washington State soon for the Black and White exhibition at the William Scofield Gallery. What an absolutely delightful email to wake up to this morning. #mixedmediafiberart #narnia #embroideryartist #beadartist #blackandwhite

"This is My Brain. This is My Brain in the Studio" and "Not Real Art / Imposter Syndrome" are currently on display at Towne Pavilion Center 1 as part of the "Retrospective" exhibit with the Virginia Beach Art Center. #virginiabeach #vibedistrict #mixedmedia #embroidery #artgalleries

Shipped "I Dissent" and "Stitched Together" to Grand Forks, ND this week for the "She Holds These Truths..." show at Arts for Vets. Getting into this show meant a lot to me, especially in the current state of affairs of the U.S. #rbg #womenartists♀️ #artsforvets #jewelryartist #beadartist

Yes, my desk is a mess. I know. Shuddup. Shout out to the DAV Thrift Store in Hampton for both the big quilting hoop seen here and the gorgeous frame I'm using. #wips #worksinprogress #reusereducerecycle #embroideryartist #thriftstorefinds

I think I've finished all the flowers for this piece and figured out the layout. Now, I need to cut a piece for wood to fit the frame I'm using, attach fabric, etc. etc. #wips #worksinprogress #skulls #beadedflowers #beadweaving

Sent "Up, Up and Away" off to Emerge Gallery in Greenville, NC for the DownEast National Indoor Sculpture Exhibition. Excited to be included in the show. The exhibit runs March 6-28, with the reception from 5-8 on the 6th. #artlife #beadartist #hotairballoon #artgalleries #beadweaving

More beaded flowers. This is a larger scale than I usually work with, as I generally work with 11/0 and 15/0 beads, and these are 6/0 and 8/0. But, since these are for a larger piece, I thought I'd see how they worked. So far, so good. #wips #worksinprogress #beadartist #flowers #beadedflowers

Playing with the layout as I go. Today was a DAY, but I had a great time at ECPI teaching a class of vets and their plus ones in conjunction with ASAP, AWP, and VBAC. Acronyms. #artteacher #artlife #beadartist #skulls #flowers

Trying to create some beauty in this world while surrounded by such vile garbage. We weren't made for this. This deluge of information, of lies and cover ups, images of humans being treated like refuse... It's too much. #beadwork #artlife #lifein2026 #selfcare

Time to work on some beaded flowers for this skull. A little life and death. Back to listening to Malevolent and making flowers. #wips #worksinprogress #skulls #miyukidelica #beadartist

Thank you to Juror Truly Matthews for the Honorable Mention for "First in Flight" at the Fabulous Forgeries - The Renaissance exhibit. It's always an incredible show, and I was honored to have two pieces in the exhibit. #beadartist #davinci #ornithopter #embroideryartist #vibedistrict

This tulle on this piece is from a tutu found on the road. Part of it was even melted from being stuck to a muffler. Giving it a few seconds chances in new pieces. #embroidery #wips #worksinprogress #slowstitchingmovement #tryingtocalmmymind

Redid my display a bit at d'Art today. I also dropped 2 off pieces off at VBAC for the Renaissance show. And picked up my car from the service center and dropped it off at the mechanic. Because the world turns while it burns. #virginiaartist #mixedmediaart #jewelryartist #norfolkva #virginiabeach

Done. The idea came from a name that popped into my head - Crushed Ice. But I'm going with Melting Ice instead. "Melting Ice," (c)2026, bead woven necklace, glass, crystal and nylon. #beadartist #beadweaving #iceout #virginiaartist #fuckfacism

Yesterday's progress on my crushed/melting ice piece. I have a few more cross pieces to put on and a little more fringe. Had to stop mid day to run some really crappy errands, but ya know, that's just 2026. Also,🖕🏼🧊 #wips #worksinprogress #beadartist #beadweaving #fuckice

Enjoy some progress shots from yesterday as I've done nothing but get tax stuff together today. Because nothing lifts your spirits from a murderous fascist regime like taxes 🙄 #wips #worksinprogress #beadartist #beadweaving #virginiaartist

"First in Flight" and "Hope from a Raven" will be included in the upcoming Fabulous Forgeries : The Renaissance exhibition at the Virginia Beach Art Center. The exhibit runs from Feb 6 to Mar 1, with the opening reception on the 6th from 6-8. #beadartist #embroideryartist #davinci #feathers

It's ok to be not ok. That's where I am. The world is on fire. We are on the cusp of an explosion. Hope is the thing with feathers That perches in the soul, And sings the tune without the words, And never stops at all. Breathe. Resist. #resist #embroidery #emilydickinson #mentalhealth #fuckice