Announcing this years theme for the 11th annual Bird Invitational at Smith and Vallee Gallery in Edison.

"FL#CK"

It’s that time of year where all the birds and birders flock to Skagit Valley and into Smith & Vallee Gallery!

My piece this year is a one of a kind stitched collage. Titled: Trussed. 

The exhibit is from Feb 2-26th.

For locals the chicken parade ( wink ) is on at noon on the 26th. 

This group exhibition is a gathering of some of the finest beloved local artists. 

I made two in this style and could not decide which to submit. I put it to a vote and the above won! 

The other sold. 

I am absolutely delighted to share that two of my stitched collage art pieces have been published in a student run UC Davis Campus Literary Magazine!

I heard of the open call through a newsletter of an art center that I show annually with.

The Open Ceilings Winter 2023 Publication is titled Open Hours. It is available for purchase. 

This will be Open Ceilings 7th Issue.

The publication has a rigorous curating process.

I submitted a variety of collages and photography. 

See below

I am delighted to be included for the second year now in the 3rd annual Powerful Little Things Group Virtual exhibit with Roaring Artist Gallery. 

This year I submitted these lovelies ....

2x4 - ish mini vintage owl stitched collages. very one of a kind. 

Katie - the galleries founder and curator said, "These are fantastic"

She made my day!!

Third Annual Powerful Little Things 

Often when we think of art’s influence on our society, we think of large sculptures, giant murals, and installations.  But anyone with a beloved piece of art on their wall knows that art affects us just as much, if not more, on a personal level.

There is something beautiful about the accessibility of small art pieces that can fit into collectors’ homes and influence their daily lives- and something intimate and exciting about being able to take in the full message of the artist at once!

That’s the power in small art pieces, and that’s what this market and exhibition of artwork sized 24” x 24” and smaller is all about!

We hope you’ll explore our market exhibition in our 3-D Virtual Gallery above and think about who on your holiday list needs a one-of-a-kind gift.  And just as importantly, we hope you’ll consider collecting a powerful little piece for your own wall!