The “Wild Alaska” Collection
This collection of pieces was built over the course of the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Across the world our plans were changed. Our lives were changed. We lost people we held dear. I needed a way to focus on something positive and remind me what we were all fighting for. I explored Alaska: the places I’ve seen, the places I want to see, the creatures I love. I hope it brings you a sense of joy, adventure, and peace.
Sitaantaagu
I can think of no more quintessential view in Alaska than one of a glacier flowing out of the mountains. Add in a fireweed meadow in the foreground, and the picture is simply perfect. This piece is Alaska. The mighty Sitaantaagu glacier (also known as the Mendenhall glacier) sits proudly in its mountain crevice right outside of Juneau, Alaska.
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The Bear Necessities
According to my family, this little grizzly reminds them of Baloo from the Jungle Book. It seemed only fitting that he be dubbed "The Bear Necessities". This piece was truly a labor of love; it took 13 shades of brown and over 30 hours of embroidery to finish. I love it.
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Over Hurricane Gulch
Both the longest and the tallest bridge on the entire Alaska Railroad line, the Hurricane Gulch bridge is one of my favorite parts of riding the train.
Construction of the bridge began in June 1921 and completed in August of the same year. The bridge was actually constructed simultaneously from both sides! A feat of engineering, to be sure.
The fluffy white clouds sit low over the mountains as they often seem to do in summertime, giving a sense of coziness and safety amidst our vast Alaska wilderness.
Puddle Jumper
This piece was inspired by the first time I ever saw a sea plane as a child. I remember walking down the back roads of North Pole (barefoot, of course) and stumbling upon a perfect line of float planes parked on a small body of water. I was in awe! I had no idea these existed. I must have stared at them for an eternity (at least 5 minutes) before skipping along my merry way to pick berries and wildflowers. They've been a strong symbol of Alaska to me ever since.
This original piece is currently available to purchase here.
Butter Thief
According to Celtic mythology, witches dwelling in the Cotswolds were thought to take the shape of foxes to steal butter from their neighbors.
Here in Alaska, these beauties are beginning to take advantage of changing climate and the presence of humans and have moved north. While they may not be stealing butter, they definitely are encroaching on arctic fox territory and in some cases outcompeting them for resources.
Cute little thieves!
In the Shadow of Giants
This towering K'iyegga ("largest bull moose" in the Koyukun language) is dwarfed only by the monstrous Denali it stands below.
As he slogs through the fall tundra, you can almost imagine he's searching for that perfect mate, ready and willing to fight his way through every lesser moose that comes his way. He's spent the year preparing for this season. He is tall; he is proud; he is K'iyegga.
