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...
Jan 7, 2015 | How to think like an artist, Knit like a fiber artist
Have you ever noticed that quilters rarely use solid colored fabrics when making quilts. Most quilts that I see are made up of patterned fabrics.What quilters have figured out is patterned fabrics give their work a certain vibrance and depth. Look at these two quilts...
Dec 3, 2014 | How to think like an artist, The Business of being an artist
As I mentioned a couple weeks ago, I’m doing a lot of planning for 2015. One of my favorite parts of this process is looking back on 2014 and taking inventory of what went right what went wrong. As I look back over the past 12 months, one goal that I...
Nov 26, 2014 | How to think like an artist, Knit like a fiber artist
I don’t know about you but when It comes to actually getting some knitting projects completed, It really comes down to one single thing. I just need to get out of my own way. Usually what keeps me from moving forward with my creative work is the fear of making a...
Nov 12, 2014 | How to think like an artist
I am not gonna lie. I have just gotten back to the studio after an awesome lunch with my BFF. I had some good sushi, and truth be told my tummy is full and I just want to curl up and take a nap. I opened up the outline for what was going to be today’s post and...
