Dormant

It's been a long haul. In 2019 I made the decision to return to school for my second degree in art education and certification. I graduated in 2021 being a "special student" of age, and many of my foundation courses already fulfilled wit my degree in Studio arts. In 2022 I entered a certification program to teach in our parochial school which required intensive study of doctrine and theology. To make things even more complicated I was diagnosed with Cushing's syndrome in March which required an Adrenalectomy. The surgery was scheduled this summer and currently I am in the thick of recovery. I have used my skills I learned all those years ago in cross country; slow and steady wins the race. I have a new piece threaded on my loom, over the course of many months I was able to thread it just before surgery. I will be able to weave in September or October. 

I began measuring warp for the optical illusion piece in early March. The warm colors alternate with the cool and dark colors.

Threading took many months as I completed the last of my theology courses. 

Just before my surgery, I spend a few intense days threading and winding on the loom. I was able to get my piece ready to be woven after my recovery. I look forward to completing it this fall.