Today I’m pinching myself because my first embroidery kits and digital pattern are here!
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Do you ever wonder what it’s like to be a full-time, self-employed artist? Although I frequently share what I’m working on here on my blog, I don’t think it gives a comprehensive picture of what it’s like to run an art business. Are you curious?
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For me, springtime in the garden always means violas and pansies. They’re some of the first things to show up at garden centers and one of the first things to bloom in my garden.
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Sometimes the universe nudges you forward when you’re not quite ready. This happened a few weeks ago when I checked Spoonflower’s list of upcoming design challenges and saw one featuring embroidery.
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I recently purchased Sarah Greenman’s Oracle Deck and this is the first card I pulled: “Prioritize Your Big Work.”
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It’s been a busy week. Our warm spring weather disappeared, replaced by dark dreary days. We even had a couple of mornings of snow. Not unusual for Wisconsin and I haven’t minded. I have lots of projects I’m working on in my studio.
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Today I was supposed to be wrapping up the Get Re-Inspired Creative Retreat. I planned to share my finished papier-mache pieces and sum up the lessons I learned over the course of the month.
But as this week approached, I realized I wasn’t finished with the retreat. So I’m giving it one more week.
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On February 16 before I did anything else in my studio, I sat down and worked on a page in my sketchbook. Since then I’ve started every workday with sketchbook play and have only missed one non-work day because of a migraine.
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Back in November I vowed to fall in love with winter. And I did, for a while.
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The shop was a jumble of art, jewelry and funky secondhand furniture. Although the town’s population was tiny, it was crowded with people attending the local art festival. I browsed, more curious about what was for sale than because I wanted to purchase anything.
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Back in December Abby Glassenberg interviewed me for the Craft Industry Alliance Podcast. Our conversation aired this week.
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I’ve been wanting to show you around my studio but instead of giving a full tour, today I’m sharing one corner where I’ve collected art from other artists.
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I’ve been giddily anticipating posting it and I’m so happy to finally be able to announce this month’s guest: Dana Barbieri.
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You’ve quieted your mind and listened to the whispers. Your heart longs to learn something new, to be creative, to craft a different life.
Now what?
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My heart raced and I held my breath. I felt a flutter in my stomach as I sat down with a set of watercolors, some paper and a brush to paint for the first time.
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About three and a half years ago I was frozen in indecision. Paralyzed by fear. Fear of making the wrong decision. Fear of making a mistake.
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I am filled with a swirl of thoughts and feelings. Maybe you are, too.
These days. They’re hard. This year has been hard. It continues to be hard.
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After a bit of a break, Sips of Inspiration is back!
I’m so excited to introduce you to Misty Olsen. Misty is an artist who’s working toward her dream of creating children’s books.
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What a week it’s been.
Although I think they’re a good idea any time, when life feels heavy or dark, I find it helps to write a Joy List.
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Last week a package arrived on my doorstep. I thought it was going to be some backordered art supplies. But the box was bigger than I was expecting. And it was heavy.
When I saw the label I couldn’t wait to get the box opened. It was my Minky Couture blanket!
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