by Cathy Jack Coupland | Nov 24, 2023 | Personal Growth
As artists, I think we’ve all experienced set-downs, unkind comments, and just plain bad manners. As adults, we need to separate ourselves from that constant negativity or it may impede our artistic growth and happiness. And sometimes, just sometimes, that...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Oct 28, 2023 | Inspiration, Personal Growth
20 years ago, I wouldn’t have believed I’d be doing what I’m doing now. Life doesn’t always head in the direction you think it will – and that was certainly the case with me. Never in a million years did I believe I’d become a...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Oct 13, 2023 | Inspiration, Personal Growth
Creating art is the easy part. Learning to manage the business behind the art can be a huge learning curve. But, it has to be done – and done to suit you and your way of working. Full stop. If you don’t, then the chances are that opportunities will slip...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Oct 6, 2023 | Personal Growth
It seems to me that at some point in time, there’s a division of purpose that occurs for those of us who decide to exhibit and sell. The crafter or hobbyist wants to become professional and faces the dilemma – whether to sell or not to sell. That begs the...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Sep 29, 2023 | Personal Growth
Over the years, I’ve learned to work the way that best suits me. Whether that relates to my embroidery work, or to the business aspects of what I do, it applies equally to both. Sure, when embroidery inspiration hits, I’ll focus on reaching an outcome, and...
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...
