The Farm at Johnson Pond

Studio 512

“Nature is not a place to visit. It is home.” - Gary Snyder I am honored to have served others during my career as the director of Susquehanna County Aging Services, and as a business professor at Marywood University and Keystone College. I worked full time while completing bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees. During this employment, my husband and I lovingly restored and worked our farm. We planted Christmas trees, a small orchard, numerous perennial gardens, and built stone walls from the field stone on the property. We designed and built our home and barn and always care for dogs, cats, cows, horses, chickens, and varied wildlife. All of the ‘critters’, along with friends and family, enrich our lives. We truly enjoy the gifts that this hard work and dedication have provided us. All of this did not give me time to explore my passion for art. But since retirement, I am blessed to have this wonderful farm with pastures and woodlands to inspire me each and every day. All of my experiences play significant roles in the creation of my art. Two years past, we renovated our home to provide a lovely studio with large windows that display the ongoing beauty of this magnificent farm from inside the house. As a very young child, I spent as many hours out of doors as possible. It was my happy place in a not so happy existence, but during my wanderings, I fell deeply in love with nature. My art work evolves from this enduring love and respect. Albert Einstein said, “Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better”. As I seek understanding, I am compelled to create art that honors a strong connection with nature. The art is encaustics and mixed media using reclaimed wood of hemlock, birch, cherry, ash, and walnut trees. I also use Pennsylvania bluestone and my love of stone and wood is the foundation of most of my works. Many of these great treasures are given to me by friends and family, each supporting my efforts and enhancing my passion. Bark, dried “weeds”, flowers, leaves, wood chips, sawdust, sand, stone and coal are just some of the natural elements that I incorporate into my works. One of my favorite materials is the hive paper from the white faced hornet. These hives are gathered in the cold of winter, before the storms destroy them, and bringing them tenderly in my studio for display and use. Stewardship of land is of the utmost importance as I reclaim the natural objects in my art. The majority of the natural objects that I use are collected on my daily hikes around this beautiful property. I hope that my art will inspire others to seek answers through a deep and loving appreciation of nature.

Memberships with Art Organizations

Pink Arrow Arts

35 Pine Street

Montrose, PA  18801

www.35pine.com

Phone:  570-432-0020

Board Member

Chair, Music Committee

Grants Committee

 

Chenango Arts Council

27 West Main Street

Norwich, NY 13815

www.chenangoarts.org

Phone:  607-336-ARTS

 

Tioga Arts Council

179 Front Street

Owego, NY  13827

www.tiogaartscouncil.org

 

The Dietrich Theater

60 East Tioga Street

Tunkhannock, PA  18657

www.dietrichtheater.com

Phone:  570-836-1022

 

Broome County Arts Council

95 Court Street

Binghamton, NY  13901

www.broomearts.org

Phone:  607-723-4620

Slanted Arts Co-op

180 Church Street

Montrose, PA  18801

FB: Slanted Arts Co-op

Email:  SlantedArtCooperative@gmail.com

 

Kitson Arts Alliance

Tunkhannock, PA  18657

www.kitsonartsalliance.org

Phone:  570-301-4922

 

Stone Quarry Hill Art Park

3883 Stone Quarry Road

P.O. Box 251

Cazenovia, NY  13035

www.sqhap.org

Phone:  315-655-3196

 

Community Arts Network of Oneonta  (CANO)

11 Ford Avenue

Oneonta, NY  13820

FB:  CAMO

Phone:  607-432-2070