When I returned from Chapala a year ago, I wrote a post about my Studio Essentials. Having just completed six months with exactly those supplies and nothing more, I can tell you that “Less Stuff More Art” really works! I spent the season in Chapala with a Silhouette machine, a small selection of fabric, a set […]
Create a Habit in 3 Simple Steps
With an excess of things to keep track of this summer, my Get In The Studio habit went to hell in a handbasket. That’s okay for a while, but eventually it makes me cranky. (And that’s definitely not okay!) Long story short, I needed to Create a Habit in order to get back to creating [...]
Seven Steps to Freedom from Idea Debt
In early 2016, I ran across a fabulous article about Idea Debt by Jessica Abel. It was one of those “whack on the side of the head” moments for me then – and is just as applicable today. The essence of the article is that Too Much Thinking and Too Little Making is the perfect […]
Paintstik Overlay Update
You may remember that I’ve been working on a way to rescue a project with a Very Busy Background. I experimented with a computer-simulated overlay, then took the plunge and applied a Paintstik overlay to one section of the piece. Today, I’m happy to report that the Sheer Paintstik Overlay really works! In case […]
Studio Essentials: Finding the Sweet Spot
After three months in Chapala with (very) limited supplies, I found my home studio more than a bit overwhelming. With several decades worth of art supplies on hand, it’s a miracle I get anything done! It’s time to remove the distractions and get down to a smaller set of Studio Essentials. Rather than just “thinking” […]
Palapa Fiber Art
There is a wonderful palapa in the gardens here at the QQ. As you can imagine, it’s most popular during the hot season when shade is a welcome sight. The old roof had seen it’s better days, so it was time for a replacement – and that’s how I got a lesson in Palapa Fiber […]
Talavara’s House: A Fountain of Inspiration
When you need a dose of inspiration, a visit to a museum, gallery, or shop can be just what you need. One day last week, I set off to Talavara’s House in search of door knobs. There were no door knobs to be found, but I had a wonderful time soaking up the colors, designs […]
Kitchen Inspiration
As I slowly settle in at El Castillo – our new home in Chapala – I have an overwhelming urge to Start Something New. Thankfully, I don’t have to look far for ideas. El Castillo came complete with a huge dose of Kitchen Inspiration! In Mexico, the kitchen can be a major source of design […]
Tame a Busy Background with a Sheer Paintstik Overlay
As I’ve been debating the fate of my Whole Cloth Collage project, my friends encouraged me to save the background, but find a way to tone it down. Of course! All it needs is an overlay. And for me, that means a Sheer Paintstik Overlay! I could “see” how this would work in my head, […]
The Magic of One Decision
Can I ask a personal question? Do you have a stubborn streak in you? Do the people around you say “uh-oh” when you get That Look in your eyes? If you’re wondering what in the world a stubborn streak has to do with fabric art, hang in there with me. A Stubborn Streak and […]
Dream or Goal?
Can I ask a question? Are you a Dreamer or a Doer? And that special thing on your wish/to-do list… Is that a Dream or a Goal? I’ve learned a whole lot about this Dream or Goal thing over the past few weeks. And, believe it or not, my lesson came in the form of […]
Pine Beetle Rubbings
Last week I posted photos of Pine Beetle Art. In a nutshell, they are photos of tree trunks showing the paths taken by pine beetle grubs as they tunnel around under the tree bark – and slowly kill the trees. Oddball inspiration? Yes. But inspiration nonetheless. Today, I have photos of Pine Beetle Rubbings. No, not rubbings […]
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