I am trained in the Rio Grande (Hispanic) tradition of weaving brought to the Southwest by Spanish settlers in the 16th century.  This style of weaving is traditional to the people of the middle and upper Rio Grande valleys in New Mexico and Southern Colorado, where I make my home.  This style actually derives from the interweaving of the Spanish, Mexican native, and the local Indian pueblo weaving cultures.  I also weave in the SAORI tradition founded in Japan.

Most of my work is woven with the wool from the Navajo Churro Sheep which is also a Southwestern tradition.  The Churro is an ancient breed of sheep from the Zamora Province of Spain and was brought to the area by the Spaniards in the 1500's.  Their wool is prized by many weavers because the Churro produce a variety of natural colors. 

Most of the wool that I work with is hand-dyed in the time-honored tradition of dying in pots filled with a vast variety of materials from the natural world.   The result is hundreds of shades of rich colors.

I find my inspiration in the spectacular landscapes surrounding me ~the  towering peaks, desert vistas and vibrant colors of the Southwest.  I invite you to take a look at  my work.  I hope that you find something that brings you as much happiness as I found in weaving it.