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Burnout is Real Y’all
Did you know at one time Asheville was called the Paris of the South? I admit I have not heard that term in a while, probably because Asheville has changed so very much in the last 5 years to become a bustling tourist town. Everyone in a hurry to see, taste, drink,...
What prejudices are holding you back?
It is my guess "I'm from Alabama and I'm an artist" is not something you hear everyday. Heck I am sure it is not something you put together readily in your mind. Kind of like "I'm a rocket scientist, and I'm from Alabama" sounds like an oxymoron. When you think of...
Four ways art journaling made me a better artist
If you have been reading my blog long enough you will know I am a big advocate for art journalling. It is my paper brain filled with all the ramblings in my head be it my grocery list of my art ideas. It is the way I aggregate my thoughts overall. But I tell...
Why buy art?
I frequent a coffee shop in the River Arts District. And being in the heart of the studio district, there is a lot of yummy art for sale. I had been eyeing this mug for months. Here is the link to the artist's website. This week was the week this mug was going to come...
5 Reasons Knitting Makes You a Better Person
Okay maybe I am just a little bit biased, but knitters and crocheters are awesome people. As in some of the nicest, smartest people you will ever meet kind of awesome. For a decade now we have all heard the phrase knitting is the new yoga/therapy/zen. Today I am going...
Fiberart Toys and Creative Challenges
I am working on some projects for an upcoming arm knitting book. I'l be honest, arm knitting was not something on my radar until I got the call from a friend who needed to fill in some spots on a project book. In case you have not heard of it either, it is an...