Project Overview

Living and working in the Cross Timbers transition zone of Oklahoma, my artistic research explores the living connection between regional ecology, localized agricultural systems, and personal lineage. From Earth to Art bridges the gap between local agriculture, ecological stewardship, and traditional textile craft by establishing a complete farm-to-fiber art practice.

At the center of this material lineage is Reggie, a Dorset sheep who lives just five minutes from my studio. Reggie is not an anonymous commodity; she is a loved, cared-for creature whose beautiful fleece I am deeply honored to work with. By sourcing raw fleeces directly from Reggie and other local Oklahoma growers, the studio achieves full-circle material autonomy—honoring the animal, the land, and the hands that tend them.

Community Engagement & Education

With the support of the Paseo FEAST program, this project focuses on acquiring essential fiber-processing tools (including a traditional wooden spinning wheel) and investing in local dye plants. By partnering with educational spaces like Rose Rock School, this project invites children and community members directly into the tactile process: meeting the stories behind our materials, handling raw fleeces, exploring botanical dye extraction using native plants (such as oak galls, sumac, and walnut), and witnessing how regional agriculture transforms into fine art textiles.

Event & Presentation

• When: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

• Where: The Ritz on Britton (912 W. Britton Road, Oklahoma City)

• Details: Finalist presentation and community vote at the 2026 Paseo FEAST event.