by Cathy Jack Coupland | Feb 14, 2020 | Inspiration
I won’t find my pearl of inspiration lying in the sand. I have to dig a lot deeper to find it. When I first used the analogy of the pearl to challenge myself this year, little did I know it would lead me down some very interesting, dare I say, pearly paths. The...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Jan 23, 2020 | Creativity, Inspiration
2020 is my year to become a pearl-gatherer and explorer of thoughts and imagination. It’s time to deep-dive into whatever touches my soul and stirs my curiosity. Figuratively speaking of course. Where are my swimmers by the way? Like the pearl-gatherers,...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Aug 23, 2019 | Inspiration
How on earth am I doing what I do? It’s a long story, believe me – and I wasn’t at all sure just where I was going. One thing I am sure about is that whatever I do, it has to engage my passions. I am passionate about stitch. So where and how did I...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Aug 12, 2019 | Inspiration
A plan I hear you ask? Yes, a plan! A way of moving forward so I know exactly where I’m going. I always have a plan. I’m always heading somewhere. I couldn’t imagine working any other way. Right here, right now, what’s my plan to continue...
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 | Jul 8, 2019 | Inspiration, Process
This Textile Art Series focusses on Textile and Fibre Artists from around the world, who use stitch in their artistic practice. I’ll delve into their processes, inspiration, and materials to understand what makes each of us unique in our endeavor to create. It...
