creative process
My Artisan Studio Upgrade:The Truth About the Dreaded Behind-the-Scenes.
Transitioning from an 8/10 to a 10/10 artisan studio isn’t just about better beads and gold-filled findings; it’s about the messy, behind-the-scenes truth. As I hit my 56th birthday, I’m pulling back the curtain on the “studio shuffle”—from AI-generated dreams to the gritty reality of SEO, trademarking, and leveling up my creative world.
An artistic expression of what my depression looks like.
When you think of depression and think of the art that usually depicts depression, it rarely looks like this. Most of the time, you see voids, gray, and black colors only. It is fair to say that artistic expression is very individualized. We don’t see or experience things the same way. Living with bouts of … Read more
Art that tells a story Beyond the Brush: My Journey with Mixed Media Storytelling
Among many things, I am a Storyteller at heart. Everything that I create has a story behind it. Regardless if it is a piece of hand-crafted jewelry, a crochet product, or, as in this case, mixed media art. To me, the story behind the art, regardless of the method you use, is what gives it … Read more