Quickie reflection on the Art Fair Season. Sales at New Brighton were not so hot, but I learned a great deal about packing up the car, creating a display, and appropriate containers! I just don’t know if my offerings were necessarily a ‘fit’ for this particular show. The artists/craftspeople I met were very talented and … More Winter Solstice 2018
It is always a blast being a part of the buzz at a special NKB weekend like Art Attack or Art-a-Whirl!. I met so many wonderful people and feel honored that they found some of my pieces inspiring enough to buy for themselves or as a gift. Art Attack 2018 is over but there is … More Circle of Inspiration
Ok. Where did the summer go? Well, to be fair, my son got married so though I was busy in the studio, I was also very focused on a summer of LOVE! New family, old friends, good food, celebrations, happiness, peace. I don’t think I’ve ‘come down’ from it yet! Now on to my third … More Another Art Crawl
Quick and dirty blog post. I’ve been so busy getting ready for Art-A-Whirl this weekend that I forgot that an update might be in order. It is only my second big art event so there is still MUCH learning going on as to what to actually make and have available and how to ‘set up … More Art Crawl THIS WEEKEND – Oh My!
Many, MANY years ago I taught calligraphy at a couple of local art shops, through my local guild and even in my basement studio (oh, the cramped space!). Then I took a class with Sheila Waters (one of several I’ve had the honor and priviledge to take with her). She is not only an amazing … More Teaching…again
Doors were just flying open this past year. … More Spring = Renewal
Last year I made crocheted snowflakes ornaments for friends and family. I found many wonderful free patterns online and made quite a variety (no 2 flakes are the same, right?). This year I wanted to make crochet or knit ornaments again. I thought Christmas trees might be nice. I found a very lovely-looking pattern but … More My First Crochet Pattern
Not sure what I’m exploring in this post – reinvigorating one’s creativity? reinventing oneself? Maybe just simply a way to organize my thoughts as I try to make a new life in a new place. … More New Studio: My Life Redefined
What happened to the summer? to the spring, for that matter? Last time I wrote here was in March. Well, I’ve come to realize that one’s health can be one of the biggest distractions to creativity. … More Life’s Distractions
…or when you are in the car and by the time you get back to your studio the inspiration is gone. … More When Inspiration Strikes
Understanding ourselves and the world we live in.
Croning My Way Through Life
Musings and books from a grunty overthinker
AWAKENING THE STORIES WITHIN US
Peculiar Stories and Occasional Calligraphy
Inspiration, Motivation, Creation, Play
Inspiration, Motivation, Creation, Play
Inspiration, Motivation, Creation, Play
Fibre Artist ~ Craft Teacher ~ Author
I literally pale in comparison.
Musings on Painting, Poetry and other Pursuits by Laurie Doctor
Inspiration, Motivation, Creation, Play
Inspiration, Motivation, Creation, Play
Inspiration, Motivation, Creation, Play
Inspiration, Motivation, Creation, Play
Inspiration, Motivation, Creation, Play
Inspiration, Motivation, Creation, Play
