Take part in a collaborative book project that was started at Bernheim Forest’s Bugfest in September 2024! I am inviting the public to write notes to nature on book pages that are in the shape of a butterfly. Some pages are cut from prints that I have done that refer to nature in one way or another.

Once I have collected a couple hundred pages, I will bind the pages using a variation of the coptic stitch technique to create a unique, sculptural book that holds our collective thoughts, fears, hopes, and dreams for nature.

Find this project at in-person events throughout the next year!
To participate remotely, download this printable template: BFBook-Pages

Directions:
– Print out butterfly page template at 100% on 8.5 x 11 inch paper. Cut out pages.
– Write or draw something on both sides of the page. Design/planning consideration: The pages will be folded and three holes in the center of the butterfly will be sewn together, so for most pages, only one side will be visible at once.

You can write or draw something to nature – Here are some ideas:
– What do you want nature to know?
– What questions do you have for nature?
– Write your hopes and dreams for nature.
– What is your favorite bug, plant, weather, place in nature? Why?
– How does nature help you?
– How do you help nature?
– Write down what nature-related thing you are thankful for.

and mail me your pages! Contact me to get the mailing address.

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I am excited and honored to be Wichita State University’s visiting artist October 22nd to 24th, including this solo exhibition complete with a presentation at 4pm in room 210 on Thursday October 24th followed by a reception in the gallery from 5 to 6pm.

I am a collaborator at heart which is probably why this is my first solo exhibition in 20 years – wow, where did the time go?? I am thrilled to share these bodies of work that reflect a reverence for nature, narrative, place and history. The exhibit features 105 objects in series that span topics from animal terrorists to beneficial insects, to land conservation, to rural, agrarian, and city histories entwined with folk tales and literary works.

I would be most grateful for your attendance at the presentation and reception on October 24th!

Many thanks to Marco Hernandez and everyone at WSU who have helped make this happen – I’m so thankful.

Read the insightful review that Kevin Kelly wrote about the exhibit online at THE SHOUT.

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Yep, I think we have to acknowledge that face masks are part of life and a new “normal” for a while. Fine — I accept and embrace this challenge and so can you! Introducing Starpointe Studio’s original, hand-printed designs and practical, customizable features like adjustable nose wire and ear bands, filter pocket, and multiple sizes (see size chart at bottom of page). No more foggy glasses!

Washable 100% cotton face mask pattern was initially developed with expertise from Sarah Havens of Havens Millinery, and refined to its current form in true collaborative fashion in rural Kentucky, USA.

Starpointe Studio is committed to sustainable and compassionate creation — for every mask sold, we will donate $1 to Heifer International USA.

Buy yours today in my online shop (face masks) OR on my Etsy page — new masks will be added as they are completed.

Sarah Finn wearing the moth mask in royal blue fabric.

Profile of Dan Price wearing the bird wing design in grey fabric. Shows the adjustable ear loops and fitted style.

Various cuts in linoleum, Soft-cut, and Speedy-cut materials to create the printed designs — original designs, hand-drawn, hand-cut, hand-printed in rural Kentucky, USA.

Hand printing the African Death’s Head Moth with a special fabric ink.

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