I have been collecting bits and pieces of antique fabric, trims and embellishments for the past 50 years. Back in the 80’s and 90’s it was fairly easy to find these exquisite handmade pieces taken from what must have been fabulous ball gowns. These pieces of history set my imagination dancing, wondering who wore this?…at what ball did this piece of beauty twirl?….if this piece could talk, what would it say? I really have to catch myself from hoarding these pieces because it’s very …
A Gathering of Minksies
When I came across a tiny skull of a mink and turned it on it’s side…. it transformed, through my eyes, into a charming faerie torso and thus a new community began. I love the unexpectedness of discovering the faerie torso… and the invitation/inspiration to bring forth a little fae… and so now there are many little “Minksies” out in the world. Each one a bit different. For some reason, I am fascinated with bones. If you go to the top of this page to my portfolio link and …
Asleep in a Leaf
I was on my morning walk when I noticed beautiful fallen leaves….curling into ….baby faerie beds, of course! I dried the leaves and painted them with a preservative. The little baby faes are sculpted in polymer clay, cured at 275 degrees…. painted and embellished with little wing appendages, antique wire netting and tiny Swaroski rhinestones. Baby Faes….asleep in their leaf beds. “Whatever lifts the corners of your mouth, trust that.” ~ Rumi Marilyn