THE GAP by Ira Glass An important message for artists of any level. (click image to watch) I believe there will always be a GAP Our job is to create a body of work as we strive to narrow that gap.
12 Unexpected Lessons Learned
Background: The Studio Art Quilt Associates is having their annual conference in the Washington DC area this spring. As a long-time member of SAQA, I thought it would be a very good idea to have a regional show to highlight all the talent in our area. I asked a dear friend, Christine Adams, who has years of experience […]
The Rhythm Method for Artists
Rhythm is one of the elements of art. Rhythm is also the result of pulling together all of the elements and principles of art into your work for a pleasing composition. And then there is YOUR rhythm, the key ingredient to successful, moving art. So, have you got rhythm? Even if you can’t carry a […]
Buried Treasure
Welcome to my blast from the past. I am participating in Seth Apter’s Buried Treasure Post: The premise is simple. On Wednesday, June 12th all participating bloggers will re-post one (or more) of their favorite posts that ever appeared on their blog. I believe in synchronicity, which is why I chose these two post from just […]
Present Time Post #20
I made this tiny paper doll in a class with The Oiseaux Sisters back in May 2006. It’s one of my most cherished pieces. I wrote in my blog post that the weekend was “a chance to explore, to renew, to discover and to refill.” Do you ever take a class or have a weekend getaway and […]
Present Time Post #8
To find the clues you must be in present time, otherwise you rush right past them. Clues may lead to more clues but they can also lead to answers. Answers are good, but there are always more questions. This is called life. – – – – –
Present Time Post #7
When working in present time, the point is to make, not to make something. —–
Why You’re Not There Yet
The end is near for the year and you may have started thinking about the the g-word…GOALS, aka New Years resolutions. No, this is not another goal-setting post. Stick with me for some important advice. Your good intentions usually last about a week, 10 days if you’re lucky, a month if you’re really dedicated, right? (Be […]
Thoughts on Turning 60
Major milestone. The big 6-O. New beginnings. I’m listening to my new iTunes purchase this morning, In the Bleak Midwinter, the Lorenna McKennitt version. Soothing music. I find I choose instrumentals more and more. No words, no voices, so I can listen to my own. How could I have gone these 60 years never having heard […]
