by Cathy Jack Coupland | Jun 7, 2024 | Inspiration
Monochrome: a photograph, picture or design executed in black and white or varying tones of only one colour. This would be one of my favourite colour schemes. It’s so easy to use and creates huge visual interest if used correctly. One colour – it’s...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | May 31, 2024 | Inspiration
Finally, I’ve had time to go through my workroom since moving last year. Unfortunately, this sort of work attracts a short attention span – I’d much rather be stitching, but I am consistent so after a few days I hope to have everything returned to...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | May 18, 2024 | Inspiration
Imagination is a spectacular thing. Unless we continually work to unleash the possibilities of our imagination then it may be all for naught. How do we let loose those ideas to continually inspire new work? By simply doing. All the time – and never stopping....
by Cathy Jack Coupland | May 10, 2024 | Design, Inspiration
Paul Gauguin once said, ‘Shut your eyes in order to see.’ Forays into our artwork often require a shutdown at some point. Turn off the computer screens, close those reference books and sketchbooks – it’s time for some old-fashioned...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Apr 26, 2024 | Inspiration
Yes, you – Why not start blogging? There are benefits to be had, rest assured. I know it takes time, but you’ll reap those rewards. Because the more we practice something, the better we get. Writing a blog isn’t hard – it’s not onerous...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Apr 19, 2024 | Inspiration
Knowing when to stop – overthinking, call it what you will, we sometimes need to take time out to rest and think. We overcomplicate because we overthink. Keep things simple and remember your concept. Reference your inspiration and the sketchbook design brief you...
