Self-Taught I am a self-taught artist. There I’ve said it. First, it took me years, decades actually to refer to myself as an artist. However, that is irrelevant to this post. Instead I will focus on a few of ways I have found to teach myself. What I do Why Self Teaching There are times… Continue reading Week in Review 2023 – 05/25
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Week in Review 2023 – 05/19
The Art of Aging I am aging, there is no doubt about that. Of course, we are all aging from the day we are born right up until the moment we die. However, when aging confronts us with impediments, especially in doing what we love tough decisions must be made. Surgery It is I have… Continue reading Week in Review 2023 – 05/19
Week in Review 2023 – 05/12
Is it Finished Yet? When is an artwork finished? There are likely as many answers to that question as there are artists. Can a piece be finished multiple times? I answer that question with a resounding yes. Why? Because there are many phases to creating fiber art and each one feels like a finish. Or… Continue reading Week in Review 2023 – 05/12
Week in Review 2023 – 05/05
Staying Fresh I am staying fresh. It takes focus and determination to do so, especially since I thrive on routine. How do I balance changing it up without reaching panic mode by facing the terror of newbie ineptitude? Don’t laugh, but I make challenge part of my routine. I make it a point to face… Continue reading Week in Review 2023 – 05/05
Week in Review 2023 – 04/21
Let Me Tempt You Are you familiar with the way male bowerbirds tempt potential mates? They build a bower, then place appealing items in and around this structure. I am easily tempted by the tantalizing artwork made by fellow SAQA (Studio Art Quilt Associates) members. Their work blows me away. However, I only have so… Continue reading Week in Review 2023 – 04/21
Week in Review 2023 – 04/14
Butterflies I am thinking of the life cycle of butterflies. So much happens before the glory of the butterfly is revealed. Parts of the life cycle are less appealing than others. Although, I confess, I find each stage intriguing, even the less savory aspects. In my previous post I shared my plans for the life… Continue reading Week in Review 2023 – 04/14
Week in Review 2023 – 04/06
Make A Plan I make plans. I excel at making plans. “Failure to plan is planning to fail” is a mantra that reinforces the importance of planning. However, and this is also key, staying flexible to allow Plan A to be overruled by Plan B and Plan B by Plan C is equally important. I… Continue reading Week in Review 2023 – 04/06
Week in Review 2023 – 03/31
Back On Track Finally, I am feeling back on track. I am committed to making art that can be entered in exhibitions, be included in my annual open studio and be available for this year’s solo exhibition. However, I am also committed to stretching myself artistically and this requires taking on challenges and experimenting. These… Continue reading Week in Review 2023 – 03/31
Week in Review 2023 – 03/24
Critique versus Criticism There is a difference between critique versus criticism. Artists choose to belong to critique groups. I have yet to hear of a criticism group. Why critique? Simple, because the purpose of critique is to analyze a work versus making either pejorative or complimentary remarks. Sure it is rewarding to hear positive comments… Continue reading Week in Review 2023 – 03/24
Week in Review 2023 – 03/17
Facing Fear I spent the week facing fear. It started when I went to the Project Quilting site to learn what the final 2023 prompt would be. You guessed it – fear. This is not something new to me. I face fear frequently. Not paralyzing fear, but definitely fear that I might prefer to avoid… Continue reading Week in Review 2023 – 03/17