Interviews and self-doubt
An interview with Create Whimsy online. Writing from the heart. My story, my way. Relief, pride and trepidation all at once.
Author: Ana Buzzalino
Ana has been teaching quilting since 1986. Ana loves traditional quilting techniques but started using innovative machine techniques and surface design techniques around 2002. Her quilts have won international, national as well as local awards. Ana is a frequent contributor to Quilting Arts Magazine and has appeared in several seasons of Quilting Arts TV.
Navigating the guilt of creative procrastination
Ahhh guilt. The unwelcome companion of procrastination. When you find yourself avoiding doing something in favour of lounging on the couch with a box of bonbons, it’s easy for guilt to creep in and cast a shadow over your relaxation.
Despite what your inner critic might tell you, procrastination doesn’t necessarily mean you are lazy or unmotivated. In many cases, it’s a coping mechanism.
I really don’t feel like doing that just now
Creative procrastination is a common challenge that many of us face. That little voice that says “I don’t feel like it”. Here are some strategies to overcome it. It’s not just you …
Why fear is a killer
On Fear. The fear of not being good enough. Of comparison with others. Of being judged. Of failure. Fear is a killer.
Do you call yourself an artist?
I started to think about the concept of being an artist. And calling yourself an artist. I believe that artists see the world in a different manner. Not necessarily because they were born this way, but because they have learned to actually “see”.
On heavy thoughts, cleaning and not sleeping
On having heavy thoughts and not being able to sleep. Cooking, working on ideas, and organizing – only to want to get messy again.
Answering questions … bringing clarity
Talking about creating, creativity and what it means. Where do you create? How do you work? How things have changed and at the same time, stayed the same.
Plurality and Heritage
SAQA’s annual conference, “Plurality and Heritage,” will be held online from April 12-20, 2024
What wonderful memories!
Memories are the threads that bind us to our past, guiding us as we navigate the complexities of the present and look at the possibilities of the future.
Inspiration turned on its head
From inspiration to final piece. The process of designing in PowerPoint by adding, subtracting, changing things around until you get a piece you are happy with.
New Classes for March and April
New workshops for March and April include Collagraphs on the gelli plate, Acrylic skins and a 3-part series on Paper Lamination.
Oh no! I can’t sleep … again!
Sleep doesn’t come. The clock is ticking, you’ve tossed and turned one too many times, and sleep is playing hard to get. Frustrating, right? But wait, here’s the silver lining – your mind is on fire with ideas! I
I am seeing red
Literally! Last month, at Create2Flourish, we launched a monthly challenge. One theme a month, one month to create something, anything with a maximum size of 20″. “It can be a sketch, it can be a finished piece, it can be a collage … you get the idea. “Something” is the key word: it can be…
And … that’s a wrap!
I’m dancing! I’m dancing! I’m skipping and hopping to music in my head. Because, you know what? I’m done. It’s an organized and utterly fabulous wrap! Today, I’m bubbling over with joy as this past week I finished transforming my basement from a chaotic abyss into a haven for creativity and learning. This all began…