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For me, it's all about color. I often start with a pile of freshly dyed yarn in the middle of my studio floor, then walk around it for a few days, maybe removing one color and adding another. Thanks to the famous clear light of Taos that has drawn artists here for years, the colors dance.

I weave on a Rio Grande "walking loom," a replica of original ones brought by the Spaniards in the 1500's. It is called "walking" because the weaver stands and treads on the elongated treadles to weave. Dyeing is done outdoors over a wood fire and then the yarn is spread out over a fence to dry, making a piece of art work itself.

I have been a permanent resident of Taos since 1990, influenced by all weavers in the area, but especially by Rachel Brown, an inspiration and teacher for many. I live in an adobe house in the country with my husband, Alex George, also a weaver, where we keep 4 looms and 2 dye pots busy. We enjoy hiking in the mountains and lively visits from our 2 daughters and 4 grandchildren.

My weavings are in private and corporate collections in 38 states and 3 foreign countries. I prefer to do abstract geometric designs and specialize in floor rugs and tapestries.