My project was to extract color from native plants, then use the colors in a series of postcard-sized sketches.
I completed 4 sketches with alder ink wash, dyed a skein of yarn and two wool socks, and took home 3 8oz jars of alder cone ink.
Residency
Feb 20, 2021 – Feb 26, 2021
I was grateful to have time out of my regular schedule to focus on a single project and explore the woodlands.
My intention was to create intimate knowledge between myself and the dye plant I chose, which included getting to know where and how the plant grows and its importance to indigenous people. As a visitor to u…
Iconic 1960s Baby Twin trailer with two twin beds, tucked in a lush nook beneath trees. Fire pit and picnic table, adjacent parking, toilet and stovetop, and close access to communal showers.