Oct 11, 2017 | How to think like an artist
Nothing will kill art faster than self doubt. And unless you are certifiable narcissist, every single artist goes through periods of self doubt. It is normal. Overcoming it makes us better artists. But, today fiberista, I want to acknowledge and validate your self...
Oct 4, 2017 | Creative Inspiration, How to think like an artist
Years ago, before my fiber art obsession, when I was a graphic designer, I loved to take art classes. I took so many community art classes. Batik, Metalsmithing, Raku, Lampwork. I loved to dive into learning ways to create. Despite creating all day for commercial...
Sep 27, 2017 | How to think like an artist, Knit like a fiber artist
When letting go of projects you are not loving is a good thing.
Sep 13, 2017 | Crochet pattern resources, everyday life, What I am working on
I have been in the bed sick for days, so I am totally blaming this post on the cold medicine. As I sit down to write today’s blog post my mind is in 50 different places. I have often partaken in a series of post called the Friday 5. Today I am going to give you...
Sep 6, 2017 | The Business of being an artist
Hey I get it. Every artist at some point or another starts to think about selling what they make. Be it because friends are demanding it or because they have lofty dreams of quitting their day job and doing something they love all day long. But I have to say, selling...