First calm. Then curious.

How Eileen sees it:

I tend to see the little things first. This is particularly true in nature. My memories of hikes aren’t defined by the sweeping vistas but by the small wonders: tiny pinecones, weathered stumps, and the texture of moss.

I aim to capture this meditative state I experience outdoors in my work. That place where we can be filled with wonder and curiosity, completely immersed and in tune with our surroundings. 

When I create, I approach it like a journey of exploration. I design pathways that flow with room to breathe, offering small details to get lost in. Sometimes those details are already there, like an interesting grain pattern or small knot. Other times, I might add some stitches or some embellishment that brings with it a side story of care and appreciation of craft. 

Each artist makes work that imbeds their lived experiences and interpretations of the world. For me, with my background in design and furniture making, I like to interject that experience into my artwork- working as much as a designer and craftsperson as well as an artist.