Canyon Spring

 This basket was sewn on a wonderful slab of Picture Jasper.  The texture of this stone is always so pleasing to the eye and it never seems that I can do anything wrong!  The pine needles around the stone just seem to cast a nice interest to the base, and Turtle Jasper pendants and beads adorn the spaces.

 Approximate size: 10.5 X 9 X 3.5 inches

Calendar slaes & demos this 2017-18 season

November 9- Holiday Craft Mart at the Lexington Country Club  located at Summerlin &  Bass                  Roads, in Fort Myers, FL  11-3PM
November 24 & 25- Wild Child Gallery on Pine Island Road, Matlacha, FL.  10-5PM
December 9- Cross Creek Country Club at Cross Creek Blvd, Fort Myers Holiday Art Show, 11-3PM
February 14 & 15, 2018- Wild Child Gallery in Matlacha, FL.  10-5PM
March 1 & 2 & 3, 2018 - FABulous Art Boutique at the Sarasota Art Center, Sarasota, FL 10-4PM
         This event is a Wednesday evening through Saturday sale of artwork created by 80 members    from 6 different art guilds in the area.  Many woven items of clothing along with baskets, jewelry, and surface design.
March 14 & 15, 2018 - Wild Child Gallery in Matlacha, FL 10-5PM
March 28 & 29, 2018- Wild Child Gallery in Matlacha, FL  10-5PM
April 4 & 5, 2018 - Wild Child Gallery in Matlacha, FL  10-5PM

Classes:
December 4, 2017 Visual Art Center , Punta Gorda, 941-639-8810  3 hour workshop 12:30-3:30 PM
December 13, 2018 Visual Art Center, Punta Gorda, FL 3 hour workshop 12:30-3:30 PM

My Minds' Memory

This agate slice has wonderful fall colors and the scene reminds me of  person walking their dog on a cool misty fall evening.  Or even maybe a ghost?  The beads on the sides are Artistic Jasper and the smaller beads of Mud Jasper add more fall color to the Muhly Grass that I grow and harvest.  The grass is in full bloom right now because it didn't get cut in time before Hurricane Irma.  The barn roof came off over my drying area so there was sense in harvesting this year.  Luckily I salvaged some bundles but much sat in water for several days and was ruined.

Approximate size:  9 x 8 x 3.5 in

Sea View

This Christmas present for a friend is based on a see through piece of Fluorite with Turquoise pendants and Butter Bean accents.  This Fluorite works into a nice fresh feeling to the basket.  I'm glad I have another piece!

Approximate size: 7.5 x 6 x 3 inches

River of Grass

This is one of those projects  that turned out exceptionally well.  The base stone is Zoysite which is the bedding stone for Rubies and Sapphires which can be seen peeling through.  The pendants are Dragon's Blood Jasper which are a deep green swirl with dark red lines. Also added some Russian Jade small beds for accent.  Gorgeous!  The triangular shape and the rows of progressive wrapping gives a flow of movement to the view.  Hence, the name.  This one will be entered in the Old Florida exhibit at the Visual Arts Center in Punta Gorda in December , 2016.

Approximate size:  9 x 8.5 x 3 inches

Sandstone Glyphs

Not all baskets need to be large.  This is one I made for our Southwest Florida Fine Craft Guild Guild Christmas gift exchange this year.  I found these nice little fossils in North Caroline this past year when we attended the Rock and mineral shows. I added a few rows of pine needles and then my favorite Muhly Grass.  Two Picture Jasper pendants adds the feeling of a handle on either side.

Approximate size:  7.5 x 5.5 x 2 inches

Crimson Jubilee

I was working on this one as I demonstrated at the Wild Child Gallery this weekend.  Received many positive comments.  The base stone is Brecciated Jasper or Poppy Jasper, a note worthy color.  The large pendants on the sides are pricey red coral, with lots of Carnelian chips.  Just the perfect accent for a Christmas day!  I thought I would enter this in the upcoming Old Florida exhibit at the Visual Art Center in Punta Gorda.

Approximate size:  7.5 x 7 x 3 inches