Blog
Hello and welcome to my Blog especially for textile artists, combining inspiration, personal growth, creativity and design. All the good things!
The Power of Intention
Intent’s important because it underpins everything we do. It offers purpose and direction – enough to inspire developing a concept.
That Online Purchase Experience
As purchaser’s, we all have long memories. We also make future choices on past experiences.
Yes, No or Wow
Doubt is normal. Certainty is stifling. View problems as an opportunity. Re-awaken that inner voice. Equate failure with learning. Use desire, persistence and expertise to communicate concepts clearly and always for ‘wow.’
The Elegance of Time and Effort
Transformation and change come through effort, tremendous effort – day in, day out, hands down.
Organising An Exhibition Brief
So we all have our jobs to do. Organisers to be organised. Me, the entrant, to ensure I know what’s expected of me.
Stress or Passion
How do you know you’re working with passion? That’s easy.
From Theory to Practice
A business model created decades ago might help provide valuable guidelines for anyone wanting to understand just some of the skills needed to work as a textile or fibre artist.
Perception: The Big Disconnect
Perception comes in two forms – how we see ourselves, and, how others see us.
Hidden Messages in Textile Art
Using hidden codes and messages in our work adds not only another layer of meaning but also offers the viewer the chance to try to decipher their meanings.
The Ebullience of Stitch
Let’s all become champions and protectors of this precious gift we have – the ebullient legacy of the art of the needle.
Stepping Away
I’m focused and working towards my own goals. I’ve learnt a lot – mainly about me – and sometimes it’s the things you know don’t work, that make you search for the things that do.
We Care
There are times we need to step back and go with new ideas – then there are times we need to speak up and be heard.
Make Writing A Part of Your Process
Make writing a part of your design process, because words are important and powerful – but it has to begin with writing something, so just begin.
Enjoying Your Aesthetic
Aesthetic means giving pleasure through an appreciation of beauty - but how do you create your own aesthetic? Fortunately, the world of textiles and stitch is such an amazing genre to work in for those who value beauty, combining the allure and charm of fabric,...
Ask For Help
We all reach turning points in our textile careers. I know I certainly have. Workshops and classes are fantastic vehicles for learning, but sometimes we need more. And the anomaly is, that could be the one thing holding us back in the first place. So what's the...