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The Tool I Can't Work Without Tuesday, May 16, 2017
When you work with your hands, whether it’s in mechanics, woodworking, metal, or anything else, your tools become incredibly important to you; even when I was writing a lot, I had favorite a couple of favorite pens, and if I had to use a different one, things just didn’t go as well. The tools we use are like an extension of our arms and hands. And sometimes, of our whole selves.
The Simple Things Wednesday, November 2, 2016
I've been finding myself a little stymied lately. I have plenty of ideas. But somewhere between concept and execution, the idea gets out of control. How can I make it bigger, more intricate, more impressive? It's not competition, exactly -- at least, not with anybody but myself. I'm not trying to impress any particular person or audience, or outdo any artist or group of artists.
Creative Prompt: Doors Monday, September 5, 2016
Sometimes I find myself doing the same thing in my work over and over, like minor variations on a theme. And while browsing gorgeous art jewelry on Pinterest and Etsy and the like can sometimes spur my mind into some fun new directions, I always worry that what I'll make from those inspirations will be derivative of somebody else's work. So instead of looking at art jewelry for inspiration, I like to look to other sources.
Is it copying, or. . . Monday, July 4, 2016
If you ever join an art (any art!) or craft forum, you'll find that one of the most frequently discussed topics is copyright infringement. The discussions range from highly technical, informative posts, to angry rants--often within the same conversation. But it’s for good reason we talk about it so often. Copyright infringement is a real problem.
Not Just for Six Year Olds! (or, On Coloring Books and Why I Love Them) Saturday, July 18, 2015
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Finished mandala from Color Your Mandala by Cassandra Lorius |
Mini-Blog: Workbench Hacks #2, Guest Post: Punk a Plate Rack Monday, May 11, 2015
Guest Post: Punk a Plate Rack
Mini-Blog: Workbench Hacks #1 Wednesday, May 6, 2015
While I was working at my bench tonight, I realized that I have some odd little eccentricities in my work habits (probably other places, too, but that's not the topic here. . .). I think every crafter or artist probably does. You know, those little rituals that help you to be more productive, more organized, to save time that you could be using to actually make stuff. The tricks that make your work just a little easier.
Of Minks and Monkey Skulls: Creating when you don't know what you're doing Friday, April 10, 2015
It's perverse, really, but it really is my favorite kind of project: when someone asks me to do something I've never, ever done. Never thought of doing. And have no idea how to go about doing. I love that moment when the idea comes like a flash, sort of a picture of how it all might fit together.
