by Cathy Jack Coupland | Aug 28, 2020 | Creativity, Personal Growth
Now, this should be entertaining, because tech is definitely not my area of expertise or comfort. But slowly, slowly, catchy monkey has been my approach and it’s paying off – fingers crossed. This greasy tech pole has had me climbing and sliding. But...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Aug 21, 2020 | Creativity, Inspiration
How important is it to ‘just begin?’ It’s vital! Why? Because it initiates process. Last week I wrote about serendipity – that happy juxtaposition of connected or topical events. I drew my interpretation of Mont St Michel from its connection...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Aug 14, 2020 | Creativity, Inspiration
‘Serendipity: the joyful coalescence of happenstance. Grasp it while you can.’ Cathy Jack Coupland Recently, we watched a stunning documentary about Mont St Michel, a tidal island in Normandy, France, now listed as a World Heritage site, attracting 3...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Jul 31, 2020 | Creativity, Design, Inspiration
‘The way to get started is to stop thinking and start doing.’ Walt Disney Great advice. It’s too easy to have an idea, then keep ‘looking’. Sometimes I just have to bite the bullet and begin doing, otherwise, I’ll flip and flop...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | May 29, 2020 | Creativity, Inspiration, Process, Stitch
‘The rhythm of the stitch simply takes over. Like gossamer, my threads spin an exquisitely protective web about me. Heaven, here I come.’ Cathy Jack Coupland And that’s just the way I like it, thank you very much. Once I’m at my machine that...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | May 8, 2020 | Creativity, Design, History, Inspiration, Process
‘The more you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.’ Dr Seuss Reading is like an enchanting, exotic magic carpet ride in a comfy arm-chair. Just strap myself in, coffee in hand, breathe deeply and...
