Jennifer Rain Crosby

San Juan Ridge Tapestry Project, detail of color study. There are lots of white tailed deer out on the San Juan Ridge.

San Juan Ridge Tapestry Project, detail of color study. There are many kinds of moths that live in the woods. I chose these because they glowed against all the snow.

San Juan Ridge Tapestry Project, detail of color study. I think this is a Saw-whet owl... they are quite small. I love how expressive their faces are!

San Juan Ridge Tapestry Project, detail of color study. Raccoons are found all over the San Juan Ridge. Cute, sassy and smart, if they want something, they will find a way to get it.

San Juan Ridge Tapestry Project, detail of color study. Ringtails roam the woods but are rarely seen. Elusive, nocturnal and silent they are.

30"x75" pen and ink tapestry illustration, last in a series of 12 for the San Juan Ridge Tapestry Project. This tapestry depicts local woodland creatures in winter at dusk.

Each tapestry illustration was colored with colored pencils. This was for reference for the embroiderers to follow or diverge from as they saw fit.

This tapestry is unfinished. What you see here is all of the drawing "outlined" in black thread. Much of the linen base is still visible and only a few of the animals have been embroidered. However, the flying great horned owl (center on the right side) and primary trees are finished (left and center).
It is truly amazing to see a drawing translated into another medium!

For more information go to www.sanjuanridgetapestryproject.blogspot.com