May 23, 2018 | Creative Inspiration, everyday life, How to think like an artist, The Business of being an artist, What I am working on
Fiberista, Can I be real with you for a minute? Maybe you guys could tell from my trend of encouraging posts about finding your visual language and how it relates to a greater life purpose. Something on my mind lately as I navigate these things for myself. This month...
May 9, 2018 | Creative Inspiration, Creative woo, Essential Oils, The Business of being an artist
I listen to a lot of business audio books and lectures. I know its kind of crazy since usually artists are not naturally aligned with business theories. I had no formal business training when I started my art business. But lucky for me there are so many resources to...
Feb 28, 2018 | Creative Inspiration, Creative woo, How to think like an artist, Knit like a fiber artist
One of my college roomies was an avid crocheter. This was way before I even considered fiber art. She made blankets. Each one thoughtfully planned as gifts for those she loved. They were labor intensive solid blankets using color blocking designs and patterning. When...
Feb 21, 2018 | Creative Inspiration, Crochet pattern resources
Today, fiberista, I am feeling called to hit the WIPS. So for today’s post I am giving a nod to the Crocheters. I know that often times finding crochet patterns amongst the vast selection of knitting patterns available is enough to make one feel like you are on...
Feb 7, 2018 | Creative Inspiration, The Business of being an artist
Ages ago in Birmingham, my friend Robin and I would do a weekly craft night at her house. I had just started to knit and was making a garter stitch scarf that was, of course, way too wide. She was a cross-stitcher who loved tackling large complex patterns. Others...
Jan 17, 2018 | Art Journaling for fiber artists., Creative Inspiration, Essential Oils, How to think like an artist, The Business of being an artist, What I am working on
I have to admit, I am so happy to be back on the blog after my post vlogmas hiatus. After taking 3 weeks to recharge and reorganize, I have to admit I am so freaking happy to start a new year. In 2017, I found my creative groove and I don’t think I have ever...