30 of my fiber art animal portraits will be on display at the New England Quilt Museum in Lowell MA from March 26-June 15. I will give a talk on March 30th at 11 AM. Please check dates and hours on the museum website before making the trip.

Domestic Partners Series

Animals have always been my partners in life. One of my best childhood friends was my cat. Looking back I realize that I was kind of a pest as a toddler, but he loved me anyway. I always thought he slept with me all night, but my parents later told me he stayed with me just long enough for me to fall asleep, then went out to hunt, and then came back in the morning.

When I was 13 I got a horse, and we had some wild times together. Sometimes we were deeply connected, and other times we argued. I learned a lot about being a partner from Okeema, and now I’m a better partner to my current equines because of her.

In college I studied various methods of working with animals, including telepathic communication. Those studies led to my lifelong vocation of working as an animal communicator. I started sewing and making quilts when I was very young. In 2017 I started focusing on quilted pet portraits, combining my two passions. I published two books with my pet portraits, The Art of Meditating with Cats and The Art of Meditating with Dogs.

I became inspired to create this series, Domestic Partners, to capture the relationships and love that we humans have with our animals. Many of the images depict humans and their animals together, telling a piece of their emotional story. My purpose for including images of animals on their own is to invite you to look into their eyes and feel that you know them. This is an invitation to understand the emotions of our domestic partners.

Please join me in Westfield for an open studio and art display at my home studio. July 23-24, 1-5 pm each day.

I am honored to once again display my work at the Paradise City Arts Festival along with hundreds of other very talented artists.

https://festivals.paradisecityarts.com/

"The Mattoon Street Arts Festival features 100 exhibitors, food vendors, and strolling musicians. 
Parking at the TD Bank lot and admission are free. We are just three blocks from I-91. Come join us at this family-friendly event. Great for holiday shopping, seeing new craft ideas, or just walking on a beautiful Victorian street."

I am thrilled to be showing my work at the New England Quilt Museum. A large room containing many of the pieces from my “Great American Road Trip” on display along with a monitor showing the digital art pieces in the series.

I will be at the museum to meet and greet on Saturday July 31, 11 AM- 4 PM (out for a short break for lunch around 1 pm). Of course you can enjoy the show any other day that the museum is open!

Mill 180 Park April 3-26

Opening Reception April 3rd 6-9 pm (part of the Easthampton Art Walk)

Fiber Three Ways showcases three artists all using fiber in very different ways to create art with non-traditional and innovative approaches to their mediums.

Dawn Allen, Laura Bundesen, and Katherine McClelland formed a professional artist group three years ago and have continued to meet regularly collaborating on artistic innovation, marketing, and business strategies. They are thrilled to be sharing the diversity of fiber art possibilities with you in their first group show.

Laura’s neuro-art features brightly colored and very detailed embroidered paintings. Katherine’s work shows the amazing range of felt, creating elaborate figurative images all in wool. And Dawn’s work combines her own method of digital painting with free-motion quilting on cotton fabric.

OPENING EVENT: March 14 3:30-5:30 at Mill 180 Park in Easthampton MA with fun facts tour of the states in a great indoor park which can be enjoyed by the entire family. *

The Great American Road Trip fiber art series will be on display the the Mill 180 Indoor Park in Easthampton MA March 14 - April 6 2020

"The Great American Road Trip" series features fiber art pieces colorfully depicting vintage cars and trucks “traveling” all over the United States. The inspiration behind the show is my experience as a mother of young children, feeling trapped at times, lacking the freedom to go where-ever, when-ever! I chose to feature vehicles because the car is a symbol of total freedom. You can jump in and go anywhere at a moment’s notice. The nostalgia of the antique vehicles from 1940-1970 is an important aspect of my work. The intention is to evoke a sense of “the good old days”. Conveying the idea of being young and free and perhaps of “simpler” times.

Most importantly “The Great American Road Trip” series is uplifting. The pieces are brightly colored, cheerful images of places we can all relate to, or places we would love to go.

*$25 donations to the artist get a print of one of the Great American Road Trip pieces or an animal print at the opening event only.

I am very excited to make my debut appearance at this prestigious arts festival!

I am thrilled to have a booth at this wonderful Arts Festival!

https://www.carbuffnetwork.com/event/nsra-27th-annual-northeast-street-rod-nationals-2019/

"The Mattoon Street Arts Festival features 100 exhibitors, food vendors, and strolling musicians. 
Parking at the TD Bank lot and admission are free. We are just three blocks from I-91. Come join us at this family-friendly event. Great for holiday shopping, seeing new craft ideas, or just walking on a beautiful Victorian street."

I will be in the craft tent at the bottom of the hill. Can’t wait to see you there!

A group exhibit (mixed media) featuring several artists. I have 11 of my Great American Road Trip Series on display.

August 1, 6-8 pm opening artist’s reception. I can’t wait to see you there!

August 4th, during the “Cruisin’ on Main” vintage car show in Manchester CT, I will be there too. In and out of the gallery enjoying the car show as well.

The show will be up July 19- August 28.

Opening reception August 1, 5-8 PM (Hosted by my husband)

"Great American Road Trip" series features fiber art quilts pieces colorfully depicting vintage cars and trucks “traveling” all over the United States. The inspiration behind the show is my experience as a mother of young children, feeling trapped at times, lacking the freedom to go where-ever, when-ever! I chose to feature vehicles because the car is a symbol of total freedom. You can jump in and go anywhere at a moment’s notice. The nostalgia of the antique vehicles from 1940-1970 is an important aspect of my work. The intention is to evoke a sense of “the good old days”. Conveying the idea of being young and free and perhaps of “simpler” times. “Great American Road Trip” series is uplifting with brightly colored pieces, cheerful images of places we can all relate to, or places we would love to go.

Location: #LOCAL - A Gallery With A Twist

A group show, I have 3 pieces in the show along with other fab artists.

I will have a display at this wonderful art show full of other local artists. You can see my fiber art pieces hanging on the wall and purchase small prints at the event. Meet me in person on Friday from 5:30-8:00 at the opening reception.

I am a vendor at this great quilt show and also have a piece in the show.

http://www.handsacrossthevalley.org/quilt-show/

"The Mattoon Street Arts Festival features 100 exhibitors, food vendors, and strolling musicians. 
Parking at the TD Bank lot and admission are free. We are just three blocks from I-91. Come join us at this family-friendly event. Great for holiday shopping, seeing new craft ideas, or just walking on a beautiful Victorian street."

I have one piece in this exhibit of art quilts. There is a reception September 9 1-3 pm. Sorry I can't make it to the reception!

https://highfieldhallandgardens.org/stepping-inside-the-outside-studio-art-quilt-associates-ma-ri-regional-exhibit/

More information coming. Looking forward to setting up shop in VT for a few days at this huge car show!