by Cathy Jack Coupland | Sep 22, 2023 | Inspiration, Personal Growth
A portfolio for textile and fibre artists? Yes, absolutely. Why do you need one and how do you assemble it? I think the why is obvious – to broaden your artistic identity through gallery exhibitions, submissions to magazines, teaching workshops at specialized...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Sep 15, 2023 | Creativity, Inspiration
Perfection isn’t what creativity’s about. Perfection, if it happens at all, is about honing skills, and it’s constant repetition that allows perfection to evolve. And while we’d all like to create the perfect artwork, it’s far more...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Sep 8, 2023 | Inspiration, Personal Growth
Branding is the go-to buzzword in any industry nowadays. And it’s the same for textile and fibre artists too. It’s important, so let me share with you what I’ve learned over the last decade or so. I’m no expert, but I’ve tried to read and...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Aug 25, 2023 | Inspiration
What comes first in learning embroidery? Technique? Or your take on design, choosing and organising your inspiration – the creativity. And we always come back to that vexing conundrum. Which comes first, the chicken or the egg? And while both technique and...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Aug 18, 2023 | Inspiration, Personal Growth
Think quality is just about purchasing expensive materials and embellishments to include in your textile and fibre art? Then think again. Because quality is a process that has a beginning, that filters right through everything you do. Now we all strive to hone...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Aug 11, 2023 | Inspiration
We all have time constraints. We are all time-poor. Or are we? The real question is, who’s actually in control here? You or time? The pressure of a deadline can sometimes make us feel like cutting corners in our work, but is it worth lowering our standards...
