Creating artwork is influenced by so many things, places and people. For me, the Native American Influence has been great since moving to Sedona in 2001. We are surrounded by beauty but also the art and traditions that have been a part of this area for many, many years. The weaving done on this gourd titled, Spirit of the Warrior, is done with waxed linen in a tapestry weave. I like to call it needle weaving. The needle directs me as to where it wants to go.  I often say my weaving is intuitive. I do not start with a design. I have an idea but I let the idea grow.