by Cathy Jack Coupland | Jun 18, 2019 | Creativity, Design, Inspiration, Process
A design isn’t necessarily finished just because you’ve finished stitching it out. Why not go back and look at how much more it may have to offer? I don’t know about you but I spend a lot of time in the design process, and I love every minute of...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Jun 11, 2019 | Creativity, Design, Inspiration, Process
I am all for anything that motivates me to design. The idea of using a Vision Board to inspire new work was exciting. Vision Boards are the visual embryo of a concept, capturing the information and motivation I need to move forward to design or to move a design...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Jun 3, 2019 | Creativity, Design, Inspiration
Design is a narrative. It’s storytelling incorporating the Elements and Principles of Design in uniquely individual and original ways, reflecting my interests and passions. Vision Boards are a playground for those ideas to coalesce and develop. Think of your...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | May 20, 2019 | Creativity, Design, Inspiration, Process
Some artists make the leap from inspiration to stitch look easy. It’s not. Here’s one process I use. I’ve been posting a lot lately about photography as a means for inspiring further design work as a textile artist. Check out one of my recent...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | May 10, 2019 | Creativity, Design, Inspiration
Do you want to re-ignite and re-engage your passion for design, stitch and creativity? Well, inspiration may be closer than you think. Take another look at what’s around you. Look with the eyes of a designer. Are there beautiful lines and shapes that excite...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Apr 8, 2019 | Creativity, Design, Inspiration
Do you love beautiful images of textiles, flowers, jewellery or home decor? Do you need them to showcase your work on social media or just for inspiration? I do, but now I’m looking at images with different eyes. I’m thinking, how can I do something...
