Telling Stories Through Fiber
I don't begin with a technique. I begin by asking what the story needs. Then I choose, or sometimes invent, the fiber art technique that will bring that story to life.
Artist • Engineer • Storyteller
Introduction
Sometimes it's a hummingbird visiting my Southern California backyard. Sometimes it's the rugged beauty of the California coast. Sometimes it's the emotion and rhythm of music. Whatever the inspiration, my goal is always the same: to discover the best way to tell that story through fiber.
Rather than limiting myself to a single medium, I work with thread painting, art quilts, fiber sculpture, needle felting, and Constructed Textiles. Each technique offers a different artistic voice, allowing the story itself to guide the creative process.
Every piece of artwork begins with a story.
Suburban Wild
Finding extraordinary beauty in the everyday wildlife of Southern California.
California Coastal
Celebrating the landscapes, beaches, and waterways that have inspired me throughout my life.
Exploring rhythm, harmony, and emotion through the universal language of music.
Music
Featured Series
Every Story Finds Its Voice
No two stories are exactly alike, and neither are the techniques I use to tell them.
Some ideas call for thousands of stitches layered together like brushstrokes. Others need the sculptural possibilities of fiber, the softness of needle-felted wool, or even textiles that I create from scratch.
Each technique has its own strengths, but they all share the same purpose: helping tell the story.
Meet Loretta
For me, art and engineering have never been opposites.
My engineering background taught me to ask questions, solve problems, and look beyond the obvious. Those same instincts continue to shape my artwork today as I experiment with materials, textures, and techniques to create pieces that invite viewers to see the world a little differently.
Stories Between the Stitches
Art doesn't happen only in the finished piece.
Sometimes the most interesting stories are hidden in the process: the unexpected discoveries, the challenges, the tiny scraps that become something beautiful, and the moments that inspire an entirely new direction.
Visit my blog, Stories Between the Stitches, for behind-the-scenes glimpses into my creative journey.
Bring My Art Home
Whether you're looking for an original artwork, a handcrafted piece, or a gift inspired by music and fiber art, you'll find a collection of my work available online.
Let's Connect
Thank you for visiting.
I hope my artwork encourages you to look a little more closely at the world around you and perhaps discover a story waiting to be told.
Whether you have a question, are interested in a particular piece, or simply want to say hello, I'd love to hear from you.