About Me

I am a multimedia artist based in Kalispell, Montana, who uses needle felting to bring wildlife to life. My work is featured at Eric Thorsen’s Gallery (Bigfork) and 4 Ravens Gallery (Missoula) and has been showcased at The Best of the West Show (2025), The Out West Art Show (2024), and in Jackson Hole through the Art Association. My piece Reunited is featured in the Artists for Conservation 2024 book and virtual exhibit, and Tell Me All About It , a painting of an orangutan, received the First Place People’s Choice Award at the Hockaday Museum. I am also an Associate Member of Artists for Conservation.

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Art is my second career, following years of teaching sociology in the U.S. and abroad. My goal is to remind viewers of our shared responsibility to protect and conserve wildlife.​​

 

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My husband makes live-edged wood frames for my art. The wood is sourced locally and beautifully complements the art. Tru Vue Optium Museum Quality Acrylic Glass protects the art. It is anti-reflective, anti-static, and 99% effective against UV rays.​

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I love to share the joy of creating. I offer an online course through my store, BigSky FiberArts.com. I teach an online felting course through Creative Spark with C & T Publishing. I taught synchronous online courses for the Sewing Expo during the pandemic. 

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Please reach out if you are interested in my current works of art or if you would enjoy having a special piece commissioned.