Hoodie Crescent, Friday Night at Green Kill, March 2026
Friday Night at Green Kill takes place twice a month every month. March event dates are March 6 7-10 PM and March 20, 7 - 10 PM.
Join Hoodie Crescent at Friday Night at Green Kill, March 6, 7-10 PM and March 20, 7 - 10 PM.
Hoodie Crescent
As an artist, fabric designer, graphic designer, illustrator, web designer, and arts & crafts instructor, I began my creative journey in Osaka, Japan. After traveling to the United States many times, I made it my permanent home in 1993.
Over the past three decades, I have established a career in the quilt and textile industry as a fabric designer, creating more than 1,000 licensed designs that continue to be sold worldwide. Between 2001 and 2016, during my trade show years, I expanded into the arts and crafts market by developing original craft patterns to accompany fabric collections. For ten years, Simplicity published and sold my apron and bag pattern designs. In 2013, author Jo Packham featured my work in Quilters: Their Quilts, Their Studios, Their Stories.
My work is often described as kitschy yet modern and filled with joyful energy, reflecting the richness of my life experiences. I am deeply motivated to create art that brings uplifting and hopeful thoughts to others. After my son became independent, I returned to my passion for fine art and gallery exhibitions. Since then, I have created and exhibited work throughout the Hudson Valley, working across diverse mediums including original and vintage kimono textiles, recycled materials, painting, mixed media, layered fabrics, appliqué, patchwork, sewing, and drawing. My work is often recognized as fiber or mixed-media art.
In 2019, I introduced The Ghobbuls, symbolic storytelling characters that first appeared in a small 30-card deck and an Amazon Kindle publication. The Ghobbuls later expanded into painting, sculptural, and three-dimensional works.
The Ghobbuls were created from my personal desire to transform negative emotions into hopeful and positive thoughts — something I needed in my own life and believe everyone needs. Through storytelling, art, and symbolic imagery, the Ghobbuls continue to grow as guides toward emotional reflection and healing.
Today, my teaching and storytelling practices are closely connected to my creative work. I offer online courses through PassionClass.com, along with private in-person and remote workshops. Through these programs, I create safe and imaginative environments where participants can explore creativity as a pathway toward emotional and mental well-being.
Friday Night at Green Kill
Starting March 2026, Green Kill invites visual artists to be part of Friday Night at Green Kill, a lively salon-like monthly exhibition program where creativity meets community. Each artist can display one artwork (painting, print, or photograph) up to 30” x 60”. To join, send an image of your piece, a short artist statement, and a participation request to 229greenkill@greenkill.org. If accepted, your work will be featured online and exhibited during first and third Friday events—with up to 15 artists per night. There’s no entry fee, and you can sell your artwork (up to $2,000) with a 30% gallery commission on sales. Come enjoy an evening of art, open mic performances, and good company! Learn more.
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