by Cathy Jack Coupland | Oct 26, 2024 | Creativity, Happenings, Inspiration
Exhibiting your textile art is a huge honour. ‘Escape’ is my third exhibition with the Timeless Textiles Gallery in beautiful Newcastle. I thought writing about the story behind this exhibition may be interesting. Why Escape? How did I come to do all...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Sep 28, 2024 | Inspiration
Recently, I came across an exhibition opportunity with conditions of entry featuring the term ‘fully resolved artwork’. So I decided to research the term ‘fully resolved artwork’, and unearthed that it can mean different things. As so often...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Aug 16, 2024 | Inspiration
Embroidery is one of the most exquisite, visually tactile, decorative art genres. To do both the world of embroidery and our work justice, I believe we should take the time to photograph our embroidered art with style, flair and pizzaz. Why not? Why can’t we use...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Aug 9, 2024 | Inspiration
Do you work with a sewing machine? Most homes include a sewing machine or two – and for good reason. Making, repairing, creating – the sewing machine handles it all. Over the last three weeks, I’ve completed three new art quilts for an upcoming...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Aug 2, 2024 | Creativity, Inspiration
The Stitch Roll is something that’s become very close to my heart. Why? Because it’s unique and purely me. My colours, my interpretation of stitches, my love of texture and creativity. Want to have a peak? Go to my YouTube channel to see this simple...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Jun 28, 2024 | Inspiration
You’ve put in all the hard yards. The design, materials and technique mesh together to achieve their desired outcome, wowing the viewer and gaining their attention. So, why oh why not think about the finish? This is often replayed when I teach. Great ideas were...
