Being Still I often choose to be still or at least slow down. Even when I am in the midst of complex and often repetitive piecing I feel I am being still. It takes on the form of meditation. Your Still Isn’t My Still I am fortunate to belong to a critique group of fiber… Continue reading Week in Review 2023 – 02/10
Tag: Pillars of Creation
Week in Review 2023 – 02/03
Half Way There Is your glass half full or half empty? The reality is the same. It is all a matter of perspective. As an artist not only do I do the work of creating, but I am my boss and coach. Therefore, I work hard at quieting the self doubt, insecurity and other negative… Continue reading Week in Review 2023 – 02/03
Week in Review 2023 – 01/27
HIIT I am not drawn to HIIT (high intensity interval training). Instead I am more of a low, steady and focused type. I could also be described as plodding and methodical. It works for me, especially when tackling a piece based on the Pillars of Creation. Yet, this week I found myself in HIIT mode,… Continue reading Week in Review 2023 – 01/27
Week in Review 2023 – 01/20
Surprise! Surprise and serendipity go hand in hand for me. It happens when I observe the aligning of two moments, experiences or even visual scenes. What might be at any other moment incongruous, becomes congruent. What surprises me is how often this leads to a time of deeper understanding or getting past a hurdle. One… Continue reading Week in Review 2023 – 01/20
Week in Review 2023 – 01/13
More or Less Is more or less better when it comes to art? That depends on what the intent of the art is. Sometimes simplicity is called for. Other times the artwork lends itself to a more complex approach. Personally, I feel most energized and engaged when I am working on one of my more… Continue reading Week in Review 2023 – 01/13
Week in Review 2022 – 12/30
Beginning to End In the beginning there is an idea. Where do my ideas and inspiration come from? Many artists answer that question “from nature.” I could say the same, but that is both accurate and inaccurate. My ideas are more like a nagging pebble in a shoe. I know I have hit on something… Continue reading Week in Review 2022 – 12/30