Fran Gardner

Artist Consultant Writer

Fran Gardner

Artist Consultant Writer
Charms to Protect the Tired, the Poor

Richly textured and suffused with mystery, Fran Gardner's eerie, evocative work captivates and unsettles in equal measure.

"Her sensuous work always begins with stitching."

…which draws the viewer almost unaware into a universe submerged by time, memory, and place. A sea of petroglyphs, ancient text, and even computer motherboards—all of these speak to a universal, timeless language [in Gardner’s work.]”

Rhonda Sonnerberg
Fiberarts Magazine
Not for Grabs or Debate
Portfolio

Explore Fran's body of work.

Season of the Witch
Polyhymnia Conjures Language
Beauty
Prophet
Artist Retreats

Week-long group retreats for artists of all skill levels.

Through focused one-on-one sessions and insightful group critiques and discussions, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of your artistic intent, and strengthen your craft—regardless of what medium you’re working in.

Learn abut Fran's new book, Artists Will Find a Way.

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Read the New Book From Artist Fran Gardner

As artists working from thoughts, feelings, senses, and intuition, sometimes we don’t fully understand what we are making. Pulled directly from discussions with artists, Gardner offers a way to orient yourself, to understand and reshape the challenges that block creativity.

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