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December 19, 2024

Artist in Residence at Petrified Forest – Part 1

This past September I was an artist-in-residence at Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona. Although I have attended other residencies, this was my first time at a national park. I had not ever visited the park before going to the residency. It is an amazing geological landscape with different things to see throughout the park.

Northern area of Petrified Forest National Park.

I am so grateful to be have been able to live within the park, as there are no camping grounds or lodging for the public within the park. It made it much easier to explore and maximize my time there without having to drive in and out everyday. I stayed in a small casita and worked in the one room living space. There was also a tiny kitchen and bathroom.

Since I drove to Arizona, I was able to bring my sewing machine, ironing board, extra table, portable design wall and fabrics, among other supplies. My plan was to work on some small fabric pieces and do tiny paintings (3″ x 3″) on my hikes.

I spent the majority of my time cycling and hiking the park. There is only one road running north/south through the park. It is about 28 miles from the north entrance to the south entrance. As I was staying near the north entrance, I did have to drive within the park to get to different areas. There was lots to explore with many different colors and formations within the park. I have gathered lots of inspiration for future artworks.

Blue Mesa area

Wilderness Loop Trail
May 24, 2022

Artist Residency – Hypatia-in-the-Woods – Part 1

The Holly House for Hypatia-in-the-Woods artist residency in Shelton, WA

Recently, I spent two weeks at an artist residency, Hypatia-in-the-Woods. Located in Shelton, Washington the Holly House is the name of the place where I stayed. Previously, I have participated in other artist residencies in various locations. Each time, I have to figure out what supplies to bring with me. Fortunately, I have driven to all the residencies I have taken part in, thus far. But each location has its own space and set up.

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March 1, 2021

Portrait of Flathead Lake

Portrait of Flathead Lake Artwork

In the autumn of 2020, I was fortunate to be an artist-in-residence at Flathead Lake Biological Station in Montana. It was an inspirational time. Now at home, I continue to make art based on the area. Portrait of Flathead Lake is an artwork I recently finished, utilizing information I learned during my residency of factors contributing to the lake’s pristine nature. Flathead lake is one of the cleanest fresh water lakes in the world.

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November 3, 2020

Pack for an Artist Residency- Montana Residency – Part 1

pack for an artist residency
During the month of October I was an artist-in-residence at Flathead Lake Biological Station in Montana. How do I pack for an artist residency?

 

It is always a daunting task figuring out what art supplies to bring with me. Working with fabrics makes it a little bit harder than just bringing a box of paints and some canvases. I have to bring a sewing machine, ironing board & iron, cutting mat and cutting tools, rulers, threads, etc. The hardest part is narrowing down which fabrics to bring. It’s not like I can just mix a new color if I don’t have one. Since I like to be inspired by the location, I don’t always have an exact plan of what I’ll be doing and know what colors I want/need.

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