Aug 26, 2015 | Art Journaling for fiber artists., How to think like an artist, The Business of being an artist
The other day I decided to watch the documentary Muscle Shoals on Netflix. For the most part the only reason this movie was even on my radar, was I grew up about two hours East of Muscle Shoals, Alabama and my Girl Scout troop took a tour of the infamous...
Mar 18, 2015 | Art Journaling for fiber artists., How to think like an artist
I know you are way too busy to make art. I know I am… and I don’t have kids. So, I know I probably have more time on my hands than you do. But, I am hard pressed to find time to generate new art ideas even though making fiber art IS MY JOB!! As creative...
Jan 28, 2015 | Art Journaling for fiber artists., How to think like an artist
When I moved to Asheville, I had high hopes of immersing myself in the art scene that Asheville is known for. I enjoyed the Birmingham art scene so much, and was convinced the Asheville scene would be off the charts. I have dabbled in art all of my life. Clay, mosaic,...
Jan 21, 2015 | Art Journaling for fiber artists., How to think like an artist
I thought I would show you some art journal pages from my large collection of books today. I know that sometimes beginning that first art journal page can be so freaking intimidating. I want to change your mind about what an art journal can be and help you understand...
Aug 27, 2014 | Art Journaling for fiber artists., How to think like an artist
I am such a big advocate of art journaling. For me it is not just a place to try my hand at art techniques. The main reason I keep one is it is hands down the best way to capture and develop inspirations. ALL of my creative ideas start in my art journal. It is...
Aug 13, 2014 | Art Journaling for fiber artists.
Art Journaling is the most important fiber tool I own. Art journaling helps me aggregate my creative inspirations into my work. Art journaling helps me distill my style from those same inspirations. My art journal is a record of my thought process. I use my journal as...
