by Cathy Jack Coupland | Jan 29, 2021 | Inspiration, Personal Growth, Process
I was working on the design below recently, and it suddenly struck me that the atmosphere we work in and the mood we create, can make a huge difference to how well and effectively we actually work. Now I’m not talking about the physical workspace, although, of...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Jan 22, 2021 | Process
A faux pas is an embarrassing act or remark in a social setting. It’s happened to us all and we quickly learn not to do it again. The difference between a faux pas and a mistake is huge – humungous – because mistakes can be the best thing that can...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Dec 4, 2020 | Inspiration, Process
OK, Mr Music Man, we’re dancing with deadlines here, so let’s Tango – my absolute favourite. Once controversial, the Tango, nonetheless expresses passion, desire and romance, and is one of the most beautifully exotic and artistic forms of dance ever...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Nov 20, 2020 | Inspiration, Personal Growth, Process
Routine: drill, practice, procedure, pattern. Ritual: ceremony, protocol, order, custom. Zen: the value of meditation and intuition. Even the most aspirational artist experiences challenges, so what exactly is it that gets you through your day?. That daily grind...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Oct 16, 2020 | Inspiration, Process
Learning is a skill, but it’s also an attitude. Memorising facts and figures, for some, is where it’s at – but that can be risky – where’s the solid footing? And it’s from that substantial knowledge base, that understanding...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | May 29, 2020 | Creativity, Inspiration, Process, Stitch
‘The rhythm of the stitch simply takes over. Like gossamer, my threads spin an exquisitely protective web about me. Heaven, here I come.’ Cathy Jack Coupland And that’s just the way I like it, thank you very much. Once I’m at my machine that...
