Funny, I don’t even keep up with writing my own blog, because it takes me so long to organize my thoughts and formulate my words, but when a fellow textile artist asked me to be a guest writer for her blog, I rose to the task. I wrote a short blog on felting, which is what I do — on my days, nights and weekends. And since I took the time to write it for her I would like to share it with you as well.…
Posts Tagged: felt artist
Teaching and Being Taught Art
As a young child I always created art -preferring to paint and draw rather than join my friends at the mall. I loved copying Cezanne, Van Gogh, and Matisse.
As a college student I studied art, design and painting. As an adult I found, not only did I have a desire to make art professionally but also to teach people, young and old, how to express and explore their own creativity through art making. …
What’s in a name?
When people ask me what I do, I answer “I am an artist”. Often times the response is ‘I would have guessed that. You seem like an artist.’ But I have always wondered what does an artist seem like? Is something more communicated in the words; “I am an artist?” Is it an aura, attitude, feeling or a certain look that speaks out?
While an artist is defined as a person who practices one of the creative arts, a performer of some type or maybe a person skilled at a particular task or occupation, I was sure there were preconceived ideas about being an artist. …
Why Am I Writing a Blog NOW ?
Why am I writing a blog in the first place? This is a good question since writing a blog has been something I have never quite understood. Who needs another blog, right? But I guess that is like asking who needs another book? Not that I am or ever will be claiming literary value here. But I guess the most honest response to my why blog now is this; I have just taken 3 workshops in the last week on the merits of using Social Media to help build your business. …