by Shelly Stokes, Founder and Creative Mentor One of the students in the Totally Textured online course asked for advice on choosing Paintstik colors for a piece of fabric. Now, I have to admit that I usually “go with my gut” — choosing colors by instinct rather than some set plan. And that’s not terribly […]
Archives for January 2015
Studio Rule #87: Do not Bake and Shoot at the Same Time!
by Shelly Stokes, Founder and Creative Mentor I was shooting a series of how-to video clips for the Totally Textured course over the weekend. Everything was going just fine until I went back to do a second take on one segment. Suddenly, I had a really obnoxious hum in the audio. And not just background […]
Beauty Equals Mass of Imperfections
Today I want to propose a new Universal Law of Art Physics. Are you ready? The New Law is a nice simple equation, kind of like Einstein’s E=mc2 that describes mass-energy equivalence. But, unlike theoretical physics, I know you can relate to my New Law. Without further ado, here it is: Say what? Let me […]
Ya Gotta Love Red Hots (Thread)
I did a ton of stitching over the holidays. With my deadline in sight, I have a serious case of Git-er-Done fever. My backside would be happier if I could stitch while I’m standing up, but that’s one skill I have yet to master. The only downside to all of this stitching, other than a […]
Prepare to be Spontaneous
If you are like me, you love the idea of having a great idea, dashing into your studio or sewing room, and zipping out a sample or prototype to see if it will work. And, if you are like me, you will find that to be a bit of a pipe dream. This whole spontaneity […]
