A new word or phrase pops up into my vision and begs to be embroidered onto a doily. It's an obsession. I love finding the doilies, sorting through my cache of beautiful lacy linens. Each word or phrase requires just the right size doily. I have a few new word doilies and have revisited some earlier pieces. I'm playing with watercolor backgrounds to set-off the textures of the fabric. You can take a look here on the recently updated artwork section "Wordplay"

I'm in a 2-person exhibit titled "Refuge"
Showing with fellow CCA alumni Susan Taira

Exhibit Dates: Sept. 14 - Oct. 21 2017
Artist’s Reception on Thursday, Sept. 14, 6-8 pm
Special Event Saturday, Sept. 30, 4 pm: Art Talk and “Stitch with the Artist”
Come learn more about the artists and their process, stay and stitch on a communal embroidery.

The Jennifer Perlmutter Gallery presents “Refuge,” a two-person exhibit featuring new work by Susan Sharman and Susan Taira. Opens Sept 14 with an Artist’s Reception from 6-8 pm. Sharman and Taira both find inspiration­­, and solace, in nature, translating their personal experience through a variety of mediums. Sharman creates layered mixed-media work using thread, fabric, paint and paper. Taira creates intimate assemblage panels and mixed media drawings. “Refuge” explores our interconnections with the natural world around us and viewers will delight in the unique visual voices of these two artists. Exhibit on view through October 21, 2017. Gallery hours: Wednesday through Saturday, noon-6PM, and by appointment.

I'll be showing this piece at the ArtsBenicia 2016 members exhibit. Opens January 23, 2016. Title: "Summer Sunlight" mixed media collage with archival digital print on silk; vintage linens and hand embroidery using cotton and silk thread. Mounted on canvas.