Upstate Artist Collective

Artist Statement

After many years spent in college and university administration, in the early 80’s I founded The Apricot Lion, a textile design studio focusing on home decor.  Products included wall hangings, a pillow series, and a throw series, all using paintings on silk.  Later table runners and a scarf series were added.  Many of these items became further finished using contemporary quilting techniques.

 

Driven by my love of flora and fauna, the basis of my work originates in botanical illustration mixing color, textures, and a variety of fiber materials in more creative ways.