The Artist Behind the Work.  

My journey as an artist began much longer ago than my felting career. As a child, I learned to sew and knit early on; this helped me gain a certain admiration for the fiber arts at an early age. Dabbling in water color painting in high school and design and fashion classes in college, my  pieces began to take on a more intuitive and personalized aesthetic. 

After getting married in 1989, I settled into a career as a paralegal in Seattle, while still maintaining art as a hobby.  Working full-time in the city would only allow few precious hours for my passion, but I still found time as it kept me grounded and happy. In 1998, my husband (Craig) and partner-in-crime and I moved to Sequim, WA; a quiet town nestled under the rain shadow of the Olympic mountain range. We got busy building custom homes and had two kids. 

Eventually, as the kids grew up and time became a less strained commodity, I slowly began focusing on me and my art world. I started attending workshops and classes - first diving into dying fabric and fibers, then spinning, felting, and most recently painting. I began selling at local markets and now happily supply to local shops and galleries. 

Having now entered a stage of life that allows for discipline and a focus on art, I couldn't be more delighted to share with you my creations here on this website and online gallery. 

Please enjoy!

History of Felting

Felting originated in Central Asia in the 1st century, AD, most likely in Mongolia  Felting, an ancient technique allows, for unlimited freedom in the creative process and color pallet.  Nuno felting (“nuno” meaning cloth in Japanese) was discovered in 1992 by Australian artist, Polly Sterling.  It is also known as “laminated felting” in Northern Europe, a similar process.  Nuno felting is the process of wet felting wool thru an open-weave fabric, such as silk or gauze.

"Gourd art, photography, paint and textile artists set for galleries"

Article explaining the artist featured around the Port Townsend area this month, March 2025.

Phot of artist Linda Okazaki. She is featured at the Grover Gallery.

https://www.ptleader.com/stories/gourd-art-photography-paint-and-textile-artists-set-for-galleries,198841 

L.A. Design's show curated by Lora Armstrong has already sold 5 pieces!

The Alder Wood Bistro dining area has been curated  as a functional gallery and the food isn't the only thing selling like hot cakes! 

A new wall has already been put on display to replace the wall that sold. Better get in to eat now, before the whole show changes again. Don't miss and opportunity to witness some of the most talented artist in our region.

Featured artists include:

Lora Armstrong, Evan Miller, Becky Stinnett, Marilyn Hiestand, Ann Reynolds Pearl, Jodi Riverstone, and Randy Radock.

This show will be on display until the early summer!

Make reservations at:

https://www.alderwoodbistro.com

360.683.4321

L.A. Design's very own Lora Armstrong has curated Alder Wood Bistro's dining area as a functional gallery. Not only can you go to enjoy the wonderful local sourced food that is always available at this PNW staple; but you can also see several of the peninsula's most talented artists work on display. 

Featured artists include:

Lora Armstrong, Evan Miller, Becky Stinnett, Marilyn Hiestand, Ann Reynolds Pearl, Jodi Riverstone, and Randy Radock.

This show will be on display until the early summer!

Make reservations at:

https://www.alderwoodbistro.com

360.683.4321