I’m a bit late with this post today as I had a busy weekend. I had some family over yesterday for lunch and I am happy to say that the pergola came in handy. It was a cooler day, but it was still nice to sit and enjoy the garden. It was soccer day too,…
I have been working on finishing pieces for the red exhibit later on this month, which means naming each piece and writing artist statement, sewing sleeves, making labels, etc.
A desire to create an outdoor oasis led me to build a pergola, to create a defined space where I could relax and unwind. Quiet evenings with a book. A place to sit and stitch.
The story and the process of making “Ni Una Más”, a piece born from the protests and demonstrations in Mexico City to demand the end of attacks and violence against women.
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.
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 …
On Fear. The fear of not being good enough. Of comparison with others. Of being judged. Of failure. Fear is a killer.
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 having heavy thoughts and not being able to sleep. Cooking, working on ideas, and organizing – only to want to get messy again.
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.
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.
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 workshops for March and April include Collagraphs on the gelli plate, Acrylic skins and a 3-part series on Paper Lamination.
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
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…