Arts & Crafts

worm theory

My friend Jesse shared this poem with me and I just absolutely love it! Since reading it, I’ve been daydreaming about painting worms, compost magic, mycelium, decay and renewal soaked in ecstasy of simple but vital things – in a world often unseen or appreciated by most of us. Feeding the Worms by Danusha Laméris…

part 6: reciprocity as told by asters & goldenrods

Plants are our teachers. Goldenrod and asters teach us about reciprocity, and my plant paints tell the story.

part 5: look, it’s complicated

A complicated and beautiful insect – human relationship.

part 4: eventually we all turn brown

Learning to love browns, and the joyful process of pulling deep dark pigments from the Eastern Black Walnut tree’s fruits!

part 3: painting with plants

What artists really like to do is play! I’ve been playing with plants which isn’t unusual, but this time I’m trying to turn them into paint!

part 2: the farm & kitchen

Highlights from the farm and kitchen at Oak Spring Garden Foundation where my 5 week artist in residency program is located.

part 1: artist in residency

Week 1 of my artist in residency program at Oak Spring Garden Foundation!