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creativity
The view from my studio door
We are talking about having expectations about our art, and making a lot of bad art to make some good art
The Vulnerability of Must
We continue where we left off – and end the discussion with the fourth reason given most often for not choosing Must: Vulnerability – far scarier and spoken about much less, because choosing Must means you must confront some very big fears: what’s all this for? Some obscure dream? A childhood fantasy? A fleeting feeling…
Shoulds and Musts – Part II
WE explore the origins of Shoulds, which are put on us from the moment we are born, as we have to grow up under some else’s wing. Eventually, as we grow up, we get to decide how we feel about them – the Shoulds from parents and an inherited worldview from the community, culture and the specific time in which we were born. We become our own person, find our voice, convictions and challenge and shed the Shoulds that no longer serve our evolving beliefs.
Creativity is a process
Talking about creativity, Sir Isaac Newton and an apple that by falling in front of him brought about a flash of creative brilliance that changed the world
Come sit with me …
Art can’t make the world a better place, but it can temporarily pull the creator and the viewer into a world of possibilities.
Thinking about Inspiration
The Founding Members launch for Create2Flourish took place last week and I am delighted with the results. Thank you to all of you who registered with the introductory price. We’ve been connecting on Facebook and I’m enjoying every minute of it. We’ve started some good conversations. As that phase of the work to get the…
Wednesday Quote
“Each step you take reveals a new horizon. You have taken the first step today. Now I challenge you to take the next one”. Vincent Van Gogh
Art Quilts | Colour | Free Motion Quilting | Studio | Travels | Workshops
International Quilt Festival – Houston
The International Quilt Festival in Houston is a few months away, and the catalogue of classes has been released. You can check here for more information: http://quilts.com/quilt-festival-houston.html Join me for the following classes: Class No. 162 – Monday, October 31st – 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Free-Motion Quilting – Adding Text – In this free-motion quilting class,…
Wednesday Quote
A short one today, but it packs a punch. What do you think? True? False? Maybe? Ana
Wednesday Quote
Enjoy your Wednesday Quote. Comments? Ana
Wednesday Quote
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. David Bayles / Ted Orland This one makes me think … about possibilities, following your instincts, learning to trust yourself … and allowing yourself to make mistakes…