Dragonfly Plate Basket

My name is Darlene Ryer, I was born in California and now reside in Mountainair, New Mexico. I am a Professional Artist, who is Self Taught. My Traditional Baskets are woven of Natural Materials, such as Red Bud, Willow, Sedge Roots, Woodwardia Ferns, and Buck Brush, which I gather and prepare myself. Many of these Baskets take up to a year to complete. I also use Basket Reed, which is the core of Rattan, and Raffia which is a Palm Leaf, to weave my Intricate Patterned Baskets. I also make Copper, and Silver Wire Baskets. I have done Gallery and Juried Fine Art Shows in California, Oregon, Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico, and have won several ribbons and awards. My Baskets are in many Private and Corporate Collections.