Fingertips know the wisdom of texture:
what abrades and what polishes,
what enfolds and what shrouds,
what stifles and what supports.
Fingertips know the truth of texture:
butterfly wing and snakeskin
lamb wool and moss
marble and clamshell.
Fingertips know the stories:
birth caul, first tooth, lover’s skin,
pregnant belly, laugh lines and tears,
breathless body releasing fertile possibility.


My Happy (He)Art pieces are a response to the stress and partisanship of the country and the world at the moment. They are intended to bring a smile and to embody the beauty of variety and diversity. Each is unique and will not be duplicated.

This piece is called 'Con-Texture-Alize' and it is 15" wide x 14" high, improvisationally-pieced and hand-quilted/embroidered. It uses cottons and batiks for front and back. It is completely washable, making it useful for areas (kitchen, bathroom, child's room) where fiber art is normally not seen. There are two rings on the back for hanging. The reflection above also appears on a label on the reverse.

This is a perfect gift for someone who needs a smile, for a child, for someone who is a little whimsical, someone who works for inclusion, someone whose imagination ranges far and wide...or for you.

NOTE: Similar pieces in different sizes can be custom ordered.

Chosen Charity: $30 from the sale of this item will be donated to The DAV (Disabled American Veterans) Charitable Service Trust which helps return veterans to wholeness through physical and psychological rehabilitation programs. All of the charities supported by my art work are four-star charities vetted by Charity Navigator to insure that they function transparently and are fiscally sound. You can learn more about this charity at charitynavigator.org.

NOTE: International shipping is available; check shipping policies. I also work to keep your shipping costs as low as possible and will refund anything over $2.00 if the shipping turns out to be less costly than stated.