"Springtime In the Rockies" Mobile

I live in the mountains of Colorado, where Spring teases us with snow-covered daffodils. The happy yellow, coated in grays and muted gray-greens, is reminiscent of awaiting Spring to finally make a break for it. This mobile moves gracefully in the slightest breeze, such as when the heat comes on or the windows are open.

15" diameter x 40" tall

Ingredients: blossoms are abaca fibre, stainless steel wire and archival acrylic paint. The interior beads were purchase during a recent trip to Africa. The branches are hand-hammered steel wire.

SOLD - Contact artist to commission a mobile inspired by this one.

Each blossom is hand-made starting with paper pulp. Abaca fibre is a type of paper pulp made from the leaves of the Abaca tree, which is a relative of the banana tree. It is an extremely high shrinkage fibre. The dried sculptural shapes are extremel

Each blossom is hand-made starting with paper pulp. Abaca fibre is a type of paper pulp made from the leaves of the Abaca tree, which is a relative of the banana tree. It is an extremely high shrinkage fibre. The dried sculptural shapes are extremely strong and will not tear or warp. I "pull" the paper in the manner used for more than a 1,000 years, using a mould and deckle. The blossoms are two "sheets" of wet paper with string or thin wire imbedded between them. The organic flower shape is due to the shrinkage as each piece dries, no longer flat, but rising at the intersection of the strings or wires. I can guide the shrinkage, but cannot control it, so each flower is unique, just as in nature. Each blossom is then hand painted and the African beads are wired to the inside. The structure is steel wire that I hammer to give it dimension and strength.
This is a vertical mobile created in style of Alexander Calder.

This is a vertical mobile created in style of Alexander Calder.
The mobile is quite light and can hang with fishing line, from a cup hook in the ceiling.

The mobile is quite light and can hang with fishing line, from a cup hook in the ceiling.

"No Fear of Wild Flowers" Mobile

I live in the mountains of Colorado, where high altitude wild flowers finally bloom in the depths of summer. While hiking, I photographed the luscious colors of the flowers and repeated them here. I wondered whether anyone would want this mobile because it wouldn’t match their couch. But, “No Fear of Wildflowers” will be a statement piece that contrasts beautifully with modern-day gray walls. This mobile moves gracefully in the slightest breeze, such as when the heat comes on or the windows are open.

2’ 7" diameter x 5‘ 3" tall

Ingredients: blossoms are abaca fibre, stainless steel wire and archival acrylic paint. The branches are hand-hammered steel wire.

SOLD - Contact artist to commission a mobile inspired by this one.

"No Fear of Wild Flowers"
"No Fear of Wild Flowers"
Alternate view of "No Fear of Wildflowers"
Alternate view of "No Fear of Wildflowers"
Portion of "No Fear of Wild Flowers"
Portion of "No Fear of Wild Flowers"

Saviers Mobile

This statement mobile of blossoms was commissioned for a Seattle high rise condominium overlooking the water. The patron wanted it to be a presence, both day and night, in front of floor to ceiling windows.

Ingredients: abaca fibre blossoms with acrylic paint, abalone shells, nickel silver tube beads, nickel silver end caps. The branches are stainless steel rods

36” tall x 24” diameter

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Saviers Mobile

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The mobile is quite light and can hang with fishing line, from a cup hook in the ceiling.

The mobile is quite light and can hang with fishing line, from a cup hook in the ceiling.
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Each blossom is unique, as in nature. They are created from paper that is hand-made by the artist, which shrinks as it dries, forming unusual organic forms.

Each blossom is unique, as in nature. They are created from paper that is hand-made by the artist, which shrinks as it dries, forming unusual organic forms.
Each blossom is hand-painted by the artist.

Each blossom is hand-painted by the artist.

"Midnight in the Garden of Eden" Mobile

To create the deep and rich colors, I started with black pigmented abaca fibre to create the blossoms. Once dry, I painted the inside of the blossoms with “interference” paint which causes the blossoms to glow from the inside. This lustre is impossible to see in a photograph, but it is quite stunning in person. This mobile moves gracefully in the slightest breeze, such as when the heat comes on or the windows are open.

24" diameter x 36" tall

Ingredients: blossoms are abaca fibre, stainless steel wire, sea glass, Russian shungite and archival acrylic paint. The branches are hand-hammered steel wire.

AVAILABLE -at Eye Candy gallery in Salida, Colorado or contact the artist to commission a mobile inspired by this one.

"Midnight in the Garden of Eden"
"Midnight in the Garden of Eden"
Portion of "Midnight in the Garden of Eden"
Portion of "Midnight in the Garden of Eden"
Alternate view of "Midnight in the Garden of Eden"
Alternate view of "Midnight in the Garden of Eden"

“Cotton Candy” Mobile

I created this in the depths of winter, as I remembered taking my young daughter to the state fair. Heat was radiating off the ground and the cotton candy was sweet and sticky, as we strolled and chose our next ride. Created in the style of Alexander Calder.

20" diameter x 27” tall

Ingredients: blossoms are abaca fibre, stainless steel wire, collaged marbleized paper, archival acrylic paint and vintage metal beads. The branches are enamel covered copper wire.

SOLD - Contact artist to commission a mobile inspired by this one.

The mobile is quite light and can hang with fishing line, from a cup hook in the ceiling.

The mobile is quite light and can hang with fishing line, from a cup hook in the ceiling.
Although photographed flattened against a background in 2D, the mobile unfurls into 3D when hung free of obstacles. It rotates and moves in the slightest bit of air, such as when the heat comes on.

Although photographed flattened against a background in 2D, the mobile unfurls into 3D when hung free of obstacles. It rotates and moves in the slightest bit of air, such as when the heat comes on.
Each blossom is unique, as in nature. They are created from paper that is hand-made by the artist, which shrinks as it dries, forming unusual organic forms.

Each blossom is unique, as in nature. They are created from paper that is hand-made by the artist, which shrinks as it dries, forming unusual organic forms.
Each blossom is hand-painted or collaged by the artist.

Each blossom is hand-painted or collaged by the artist.

“Nightfall in the Southwest” Mobile

This minimalist mobile, is modeled after a mobile by Alexander Calder. (See the fourth photo). He had given a different mobile to Georgia O’Keeffe, which she had hung in her sparse, adobe home in Abiquiu, New Mexico. (See last photo.) It was her home, that I envisioned as I created this mobile. I wanted this one to have a Southwest flair, hence the turquoise stones.

Ingredients: abaca fibre blossoms with acrylic paint, turquoise chips, Russian shungite, stainless steel rods & wire

31” tall x 21” diameter

SOLD - contact artist to commission a mobile inspired by this one.

Detail of “Nightfall in the Southwest"
Detail of “Nightfall in the Southwest"

Each blossom is unique, as in nature. They are created from paper that is hand-made by the artist, which shrinks as it dries, forming unusual organic forms
“Nightfall in the Southwest"
“Nightfall in the Southwest"

The mobile is quite light and can hang with fishing line, from a cup hook in the ceiling
Portion of “Nightfall in the Southwest"
Portion of “Nightfall in the Southwest"
Mobile by Alexander Calder
Mobile by Alexander Calder
Georgia O’Keeffe with her Alexander Calder mobile, in her New Mexico home.
Georgia O’Keeffe with her Alexander Calder mobile, in her New Mexico home.

"The Zen Mobile" - NFS

Best of Show - Littleton Museum - 2015

This is a truly peaceful and gentle mobile. Someone likened it to watching fish swimming gracefully in an aquarium. It is wonderful to watch from below, as well - perfect for a stairwell.

Ingredients: River cane, abaca fibre, acrylic paint, vintage German lucite beads, Swarovski crystal.

36" diameter x 54" tall

NOT FOR SALE - Contact the artist to commission a mobile inspired by this one.

"The Zen Mobile"
"The Zen Mobile"

This is a truly peaceful and gentle mobile. Someone likened it to watching fish swimming gracefully in an aquarium. It is wonderful to watch from below, as well - perfect for a stairwell.
The mobile is quite light and can hang with fishing line, from a cup hook in the ceiling.

The mobile is quite light and can hang with fishing line, from a cup hook in the ceiling.
Video - "The Zen Mobile"

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"Getting Organized" Mobile

Sometimes (ok many times) my studio can get out of control and I need to bring some order to the chaos. This mobile represents my attempts to get organized.

24" diameter x 24" tall

Ingredients: blossoms are abaca fibre, stainless steel wire and archival acrylic paint. The interior beads are Shungite from Russia. The branches are steel wire.

AVAILABLE - at Eye Candy gallery in Salida, Colorado or contact artist to commission a mobile inspired by this one.

Each blossom is hand-made starting with paper pulp. Abaca fibre is a type of paper pulp made from the leaves of the Abaca tree, which is a relative of the banana tree. It is an extremely high shrinkage fibre. The dried sculptural shapes are extremel

Each blossom is hand-made starting with paper pulp. Abaca fibre is a type of paper pulp made from the leaves of the Abaca tree, which is a relative of the banana tree. It is an extremely high shrinkage fibre. The dried sculptural shapes are extremely strong and will not tear or warp. I "pull" the paper in the manner used for more than a 1,000 years, using a mould and deckle. The blossoms are two "sheets" of wet paper with string or thin wire imbedded between them. The organic flower shape is due to the shrinkage as each piece dries, no longer flat, but rising at the intersection of the strings or wires. I can guide the shrinkage, but cannot control it, so each flower is unique, just as in nature. Each blossom is then hand painted and the African beads are wired to the inside. 
The mobile is created in the style of Alexander Calder. It is quite light and can hang with fishing line, from a cup hook in the ceiling.

The mobile is created in the style of Alexander Calder. It is quite light and can hang with fishing line, from a cup hook in the ceiling.
The beads and rock are Shungite that I obtained from Russia. Allegedly, Shungite has healing properties.

The beads and rock are Shungite that I obtained from Russia. Allegedly, Shungite has healing properties.

"Survivor" Mobile

This hanging mobile is created in the style of Alexander Calder.

23" diameter x 27" tall

Ingredients: abaca fibre pulp, acrylic paint, German vintage lucite beads, Swarovski crystal, hand-hammered copper wire

AVAILABLE - contact the artist for pricing or to commission a mobile inspired by this one.

"Survivor"
"Survivor"

The mobile is quite light and can hang with fishing line, from a cup hook in the ceiling.
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"Fish Tale" Mobile

This mobile was created in the style of Alexander Calder.  It is one of my favorites because it is so graceful.

Ingredients: abaca fibre pulp, acrylic paint, Swarovski crystal, brass wire.

25" diameter x 38" tall

SOLD - contact the artist to commission a mobile inspired by this one.

The mobile is quite light and can hang with fishing line, from a cup hook in the ceiling.

The mobile is quite light and can hang with fishing line, from a cup hook in the ceiling.
Video - "Fish Tale"

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"Green Apples On a Cloudy Day" - Mobile

This mobile is created in the style of Alexander Calder. It took approximately 3 days to create, all of which were grey, cloudy days - unusual for sunny Colorado. I thought about how a tart, crisp, green apple would brighten my day. Hence, the colors and title. 

Ingredients: abaca fibre blossoms with acrylic paint and Swarovski crystal, hammered silver-nickel wire. (20" diameter x 24" tall) -

SOLD - Contact artist to commission a mobile inspired by this one.

The mobile is quite light and can hang with fishing line, from a cup hook in the ceiling.

The mobile is quite light and can hang with fishing line, from a cup hook in the ceiling.
I hand-hammered thick nickel-silver wire to give the branches texture and strength.

I hand-hammered thick nickel-silver wire to give the branches texture and strength.
Each blossom is unique, as in nature, hand painted, with Swarovski crystal wired inside.

Each blossom is unique, as in nature, hand painted, with Swarovski crystal wired inside.

"Agnes" Mobile

A minimalist mobile in the spirit of Agnes Martin, created in the style of Alexander Calder.       

Ingredients: abaca fibre pulp, silver metal leaf,  acrylic paint, Swarovski crystal, and hand-hammered nickel-silver wire

19" diam x 33" tall

SOLD - contact artist to commission a mobile inspired by this one.

The mobile is quite light and can hang with fishing line, from a cup hook in the ceiling.

The mobile is quite light and can hang with fishing line, from a cup hook in the ceiling.
Each blossom is unique, as in nature, hand painted, with Swarovski crystal wired inside.

Each blossom is unique, as in nature, hand painted, with Swarovski crystal wired inside.

"Silver Skies" Mobile

Ingredients: blossoms are abaca fibre, acrylic paint, marbled momi paper, silver metal leaf, vintage German lucite beads, acrylic beads and wire is Silver-Nickel.

(22" diameter x 30" tall). 

SOLD - Contact the artist to commission a mobile that is inspired by this one.

The mobile is quite light and can hang with fishing line, from a cup hook in the ceiling.

The mobile is quite light and can hang with fishing line, from a cup hook in the ceiling.
Mobiles can look quite different as they rotate.

Mobiles can look quite different as they rotate.
Each blossom is unique, as in nature, hand painted, with Swarovski crystal and vintage German lucite beads wired inside.

Each blossom is unique, as in nature, hand painted, with Swarovski crystal and vintage German lucite beads wired inside.
Silver metal leaf adorns the insides of these blossoms.

Silver metal leaf adorns the insides of these blossoms.

"Zahava Dreams" Mobile

Ingredients: blossoms are abaca fibre, acrylic paint, gold metal leaf, vintage German lucite beads, Swarovski crystal and the wire is red brass.

22" diameter x 30" tall

SOLD - Contact artist to commission a mobile inspired by this one.

The mobile is quite light and can hang with fishing line, from a cup hook in the ceiling.

The mobile is quite light and can hang with fishing line, from a cup hook in the ceiling.
Mobiles can look quite different as they move.

Mobiles can look quite different as they move.
Each blossom is unique, as in nature. These are hand painted with Swarovski crystal and vintage German lucite beads wired inside. Gold metal leaf adorns the inside.

Each blossom is unique, as in nature. These are hand painted with Swarovski crystal and vintage German lucite beads wired inside. Gold metal leaf adorns the inside.
Video - "Zahava Dreams"

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"Shooting Stars" Mobile

This mobile is created in the style of Alexander Calder. In person, it feels ethereal and drifts at the slightest breeze. Each star is created with paper made by the artist and cut and painted by the artist.

30" diameter x 40" tall

Ingredients: abaca fibre, string, metallic and interference acrylic paints, hand-hammered brass wire, vintage metal beads.

SOLD - Contact artist to commission a mobile inspired by this one.

The mobile is quite light and can hang with fishing line, from a cup hook in the ceiling.

The mobile is quite light and can hang with fishing line, from a cup hook in the ceiling.
Mobiles can look quite different as they move.

Mobiles can look quite different as they move.
Each blossom is unique, as in nature. Blossoms are hand cut and painted with vintage metal beads wired inside.

Each blossom is unique, as in nature. Blossoms are hand cut and painted with vintage metal beads wired inside.
Video - "Shooting Stars"

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"Primary Blossoms" Mobile

Ingredients: abaca fibre pulp, acrylic paint, Swarovski crystal, coated aluminum wire. 

25" diameter x 30" tall

SOLD - Contact artist to commission a mobile that is inspired by this one.

Created in the style of Alexander Calder. The mobile is quite light and can hang with fishing line, from a cup hook in the ceiling.

Created in the style of Alexander Calder. The mobile is quite light and can hang with fishing line, from a cup hook in the ceiling.
Video - "Primary Blossoms"

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"Sea Escape" Mobile

Ingredients: abaca fibre, hemp string, acrylic paint, glass beads, stainless steel rod

22" diameter x 45" tall

SOLD - Contact artist to commission a mobile inspired by this one.

The mobile is quite light and can hang with fishing line, from a cup hook in the ceiling.

The mobile is quite light and can hang with fishing line, from a cup hook in the ceiling.
Each blossom is unique, as in nature. The blossoms are hand painted and glass spheres are wired inside.

Each blossom is unique, as in nature. The blossoms are hand painted and glass spheres are wired inside.
Sea Escape - a fine art hanging mobile

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"Under the Sea" Mobile

Ingredients: abaca fibre, hemp string, acrylic paint, glass beads, stainless steel rod

58" diameter x 20" tall

Contact the artist for pricing or to commission a mobile inspired by this one.

This horizontal mobile is in the style of Alexander Calder. The mobile is quite light and can hang with fishing line, from a cup hook in the ceiling.

This horizontal mobile is in the style of Alexander Calder. The mobile is quite light and can hang with fishing line, from a cup hook in the ceiling.
Each blossom is unique, as in nature. The blossoms are hand painted and glass spheres are wired inside.

Each blossom is unique, as in nature. The blossoms are hand painted and glass spheres are wired inside.
Video - "Under the Sea"

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“Green Apples on a Cloudy Day II"

This mobile, is created in the style of Alexander Calder. The original mobile of this name is sold, but a gallery wanted to hang something similar. The original was created during grey, cloudy days - unusual for sunny Colorado. As I finish this second one, the snow is drifting down with a backdrop of grey skies.

Ingredients: abaca fibre blossoms with acrylic paint, green floral wire, acrylic beads, stainless steel rod and wire.

28” tall x 38” diameter

AVAILABLE at Eye Candy Gallery, Salida, Colorado.

The mobile is quite light and can hang with fishing line, from a cup hook in the ceiling.

The mobile is quite light and can hang with fishing line, from a cup hook in the ceiling.
Each blossom is unique, as in nature. They are created from paper that is hand-made by the artist, which shrinks as it dries, forming unusual organic forms.

Each blossom is unique, as in nature. They are created from paper that is hand-made by the artist, which shrinks as it dries, forming unusual organic forms.
Each blossom is hand-painted by the artist.

Each blossom is hand-painted by the artist.
Although photographed flattened against a background in 2D, the mobile unfurls into 3D when hung free of obstacles. It rotates and moves in the slightest bit of air, such as when the heat comes on.

Although photographed flattened against a background in 2D, the mobile unfurls into 3D when hung free of obstacles. It rotates and moves in the slightest bit of air, such as when the heat comes on.

Blooming Every Which Way Mobile

27” tall x 29” diameter

Ingredients: abaca fibre, stainless steel wire & rod, abalone shell, jewelry findings, acrylic paint

AVAILABLE at Eye Candy Gallery in Salida, Colorado or contact artist to commission a mobile inspired by this one.

Blooming Every Which Way Mobile
Blooming Every Which Way Mobile
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