by Cathy Jack Coupland | Jan 2, 2019 | Creativity, Design, Inspiration
The Ancient Greeks used the nine muses for inspiration. I love to study other artists as an endless inspiration source. We all need inspiration. It promotes a sense of wonder, excitement and that golden ‘what if?’ moment. My fascination with circles...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Dec 27, 2018 | Creativity, Design, Inspiration
I always want to be curious! In this series, I’m re-acquainting myself with the curiosity these artists evoked in me. Somehow, someway, they have all inspired me to research, learn and push myself, and that’s a good thing! Research, learn and stretch...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Dec 17, 2018 | Creativity, Design, Inspiration, Process
I’m inspired by so many artists. I want to be curious, always! Inspiration is integral to my work practice as an Australian Textile Artist. It can take many forms. Sometimes it’s as simple as a beautiful colour or mix of colours. Sometimes it’s...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Dec 10, 2018 | Creativity, Design, Inspiration, Process
My Bullet Journal goes with me almost everywhere…. Diaries work, computers work, notes on bits of paper work (sort of), and BULLET JOURNALS work too – but they’re different. Why? Because I like to use pen and paper to jot down ideas and...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Dec 3, 2018 | Design, Process
Focus supports what I do as an Australian Textile Artist. Firstly, what is the antithesis to focus? The Butterfly Effect! Think of a beautiful, jittery butterfly, fluttering from one flower to the next, having a great time, but not focussing on just one, sublimely...
