I look to people and nature for inspiration. While my earlier work was focused on landscapes and portraits, I find my work moving toward abstraction and concentrating on three dimensional form. I focus on natural forms, the "litter" or waste products of nature’s decomposition that many people ignore, or sweep away. I find these captivating, and seek to draw the attention and appreciation of others to them.

My method of shaping 3D quilts has been in development for the last few years. Each new work presents a different challenge, dependent on its size, shape, integration of elements, etc. I am continually striving to explore new techniques and methods, stretching the boundaries and perceptions of textiles.

EDUCATION:

BFA San Francisco Art Institute 1995

Selected Exhibits:

Featured Artist May 2022

Three Views: Deborah Laux, Teri McHale, Linda Toombs

Red Cliff Gallery August 2022

Escape from Reality Red Cliff Gallery June-July 2022

Best of Show award

St. George Art Festival April 2022

First Place Award, Fiber

Colors of the West Red Cliff Gallery February-March 2022

Third Place Award, 3D

Fall Splendor Red Cliff Gallery October-November 2021

Honorable Mention Award, 3D

So Cal Contemporary Quilts Oceanside Museum of Art August-October 2020

Invitational Exhibit Juror: Beth Smith

Remnants by Teri McHale Visions Art Museum

Solo Exhibition July 18 – October 4, 2020

Featured in Art Quilting Studio Summer 2020

Quilt Visions 2018 Visions Art Museum October 2018-January 2019

Jurors: Alice Beasley, Marilyn Henrion, Michael F. Rohde

Fallbrook Members’ 2018 Fallbrook Art Center

Honorable Mention award

Members Only 2019 Escondido Arts Partnership

Honorable Mention award

West Coast Fiber & Book Arts 2017

Honorable Mention award

All About the Book 2016

2nd Place award

International Quilt Association, "A World of Beauty" 2008, Houston, TX

2nd Place award in People, Portraits, and Figures category