Struggle with Perfectionism Do you struggle with perfectionism? When you succeed at a goal do you celebrate or push forward selecting an even loftier goal? I confess it isn’t easy for me to let go, accept, compromise or settle for something I perceive as less than. Perhaps an advantage of maturing (much better word choice… Continue reading Week in Review 2022 – 07/29
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Week in Review 2022 – 07/22
Going Granular Artists make innumerable decisions before and during the creation of the artwork. So many in fact that sharing the process of how the work came to be is difficult. How deep should I go? When will my sharing go from illuminating to soporific? I thought I would take a chance and go granular… Continue reading Week in Review 2022 – 07/22
Week in Review 2021 – 06/18
Connecting with Color Our dining room table faces northeast. At this time of year, coupled with my propensity for rising early, we are frequently treated to magnificent sunrises during breakfast. Some are brilliant in color. Others are are more subtle. This morning’s was the later. So, what was I thinking as I took it in?… Continue reading Week in Review 2021 – 06/18
Week in Review 2021 – 06/11
Listening You spoke. I listened. You convinced me I was on the right path. Last week I asked for your opinion on how best to finish the outer edge of Sunrise Over the Atlantic. What struck me in particular about the comments and why it is such a delight to hear from you, is how… Continue reading Week in Review 2021 – 06/11
Week in Review 2021 – 03/19
Taking the first step Last week I shared the first step(s) of my journey creating Blue Dinghy. There is a natural path my creative journeys take. When I begin I am filled with enthusiasm and excitement. In fact those feelings are how I know the journey is worth taking. However, another commonality of my creative… Continue reading Week in Review 2021 – 03/19
Week in Review 2021 – 01/22
My periods of artist block are few, far between and rather short. I am fortunate that way. However, working out how best to quilt the background of Out of the Ashes proved to be a real head scratcher. When I am stuck with how to quilt a quilt my go to methods are to: Look… Continue reading Week in Review 2021 – 01/22
Week in Review – 01/15
Inspiration comes and goes. When I am riding the crest of inspiration I feel empowered, energized and so, so grateful for the gift of an idea that emerges seemingly from nowhere. I have learned to hang on and see where an idea will take me. Most of the time I am pleasantly surprised by unanticipated… Continue reading Week in Review – 01/15
Week in Review 2020 – 08/21
Let’s Focus It isn’t easy to focus, especially when we are facing challenges on a global scale. This week I felt the frustration of having a plan, but not being able to concentrate. It happens from time to time. Now it is time to write my post and my mind remains jumpy, hopping from subject… Continue reading Week in Review 2020 – 08/21
Week in Review 2020 – 08/14
What to do? What to do? Each of my artworks goes through a predictable series of steps. The steps are known. What isn’t known is precisely how I will execute those steps. With 30 plus years of quilting behind me, I have a substantial collection of go to tools handy and I know how to… Continue reading Week in Review 2020 – 08/14
Week in Review 2020 – 07/17
It’s time for some mind drifting, mine and perhaps yours, too. I am at the point in piecing Turbulence when I start speculating about all the different ways I can quilt and finish it. My first thought for quilting is an overall, randomized jagged line. This would reinforce the feeling of a storm with lightening… Continue reading Week in Review 2020 – 07/17