I have lately been fascinated by what you can do with a gourd. This particular gourd had some designs that were a result of how it must have lain in the field. It made me think of the life rings you see in a tree that has been cut which resulted in its name "Life Cycles". Once I knew what I was going to do to bring out the rings I began my weaving in the center.

I like to call my weaving intuitive. I don't plan a design ahead of time, I let the fiber do the speaking. Working with waxed linen is almost meditative. I get lost in what I am doing and when I am done it is always amazing to see what I have done.

Next I will be starting on some new Raku pots that I just fired. One has an almost reptilian look and feel to it so who knows what creative juices will get fired up.