Nov 26, 2019 | Art Journaling for fiber artists., How to think like an artist
I have been keeping an art journal since I was 18. Back then I was in art school and it was my sketchbook, a requirement for all of my art classes from day one. I resisted at first, it seemed like such a frivolous task. But, I soon realized that it was key to fleshing...
Aug 21, 2019 | How to think like an artist, The Business of being an artist
We have all had moments when we just art not weaving the art we should be making. Usually, this can be one of 3 reasons. Hell, I can point to no less than 5 projects I am currently procrastinating on. So this has been something on my mind lately. Especially as a...
Jul 31, 2019 | Art weaving, Creative Inspiration, Creative woo, How to think like an artist, weaving
Today Fiberista, I am filled with some big gratitude, and I am sharing with you a big aha moment that kind of smacked me up the side of the head this week. I kind of think I found the secret to making better art. And it is counterintuitive and not what you would...
Jun 12, 2019 | Art weaving, Creative Inspiration, How to think like an artist, Knit like a fiber artist, weaving
When I tell people I am a fiber artist, they will often not even know what fiber art is. It is kind of unusual to consider fiber as art. But if fiber is your medium, be it knitting, crochet, spinning or weaving, you may already be making art and not realize it. You...
May 29, 2019 | Art weaving, Beyond the Basics Series, How to think like an artist, weaving, weaving resources, What I am working on
So many exciting things happening here in the UrbanGypZ studio this week. I am putting the final details on my latest class for the Art Weaving Beyond the Basics series which will go live on Friday. I have enjoyed the heck out of creating this class, because I have...
Apr 17, 2019 | Art weaving, Creative Inspiration, How to think like an artist, The Business of being an artist, weaving
This week I had a little photoshoot to take pictures of some of my recent work. It has been a while since I shot my stuff, and I can see how my work has evolved in the last couple of years. But that is not to say that some of the overall things that form my art style...
