In large measure, becoming an artist consists of
learning to accept yourself,
which makes your work personal,
and in following your own voice,
which makes your work distinctive.
This one makes me think … about possibilities, following your instincts, learning to trust yourself … and allowing yourself to make mistakes – all a part of that journey of discovery.
Keep creating!
Ana
What’s not to like? A couple of weeks ago, I joined a free workshop with Deb Cooper organized by TextileArtist.org. The workshop was all about stitched marks and dyeing experiments. Very well organized. A lovely workbook and an e-book with work by Deb plus a community and great instructions. Right up my alley. If you’ve…
Happy New Year! A great way to start the year is with a workshop to learn a new technique or brush up on an old one. I am offering some workshops in January and I hope you’ll consider joining me for one.
From the American Quilter’s Society OnPoint Newsletter (this is a free email Newsletter): “The incredible photos of Chris Payne tell the story of working textile factories and mills in a blaze of color and precision patterns. His ongoing photographic project, TEXTILES, captures the essence of this factories” Here’s the link to the article: http://www.quiltviews.com/textiles-the-photographic-art-of-christopher-payne And…
Quilt Canada 2016 will be held at the International Centre in Toronto this year. Everything in one place, on one floor and under one roof! More than 50 workshops and 9 lectures will be taught between June 15th and June 18th. I am teaching 4 workshops, two of which I am happy to say are…
In this instalment of Working in a Series we explore the context in which the work will be displayed and trying different techniques.
In our ever-changing lives, our homes are the thread that weaves together the stories of our past, present, and future. Change is an inevitable companion, and as the chapters of our lives unfold, so does the landscape of our homes. It may be difficult, sometimes, to maintain a sense of place as the winds of…