by Cathy Jack Coupland | Jul 15, 2019 | Creativity, Design, Inspiration
All too often it’s very easy to become entranced with the new. But for me, looking back through old ideas and design work is just as mesmerizing and often uncovers forgotten gems. Looking through old or discarded design work with fresh eyes can be a...
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...
