What in the world is dopamine? And what in the world does this have to do with being an artist? Yes, students, this is today’s class on something that may seem so far afield that you may think you’re visiting another planet. We’re still on Earth, I […]
Read more →So why is it so important to be “labeled” an artist and why do I make such a fuss about this. Very simple: it helps explain and describe the process you go through. A lot of my students come to me with frustration and thinking that they […]
Read more →Rocky the flying squirrel: Holy Smokes Bullwinkle – we can’t make this jump! I’m not an artist! Bullwinkle the Moose: That’s OK Rocky, its not as big as you think! And you know it’s really not. As a matter of fact, you’re probably already there and don’t […]
Read more →They don’t really seem compatible, but it’s sort of like Yin and Yang – they kinda feed on each other, in a quirky sort of way. First from the Timeless Department: I’ve loved Oscar de la Renta since I first started sewing and he has a great […]
Read more →Many times I’ve talked about how you can sew to drive even the most ardent fashionista green. It’s true. I know. I did it for years. I still do it today. While I was in the waning stages of my apprenticeship under my mentor, I was sewing […]
Read more →March 25th – the exhibit at the Denver Art Museum will open the only US venue for the Yves Saint Laurent – The Retrospective. I’m so excited, cause there’s a chance I might be passing through Denver, and will definitely see the show and make a report […]
Read more →I did a little video on how to use and what value a croquis can be. The most important thing to remember is that this is a process and as such it is ongoing. IOW, do NOT expect to get the design right the first time. The […]
Read more →I’ll admit. I have a passion for bucking the status quo and changing things up a bit. OK, maybe it borders on being a little obsessive, but I think it’s still normal….I think!!! As a little background, most of you know my “run-in” with the local Home […]
Read more →I’ve said many times that your work as a sewist and design is that of an artist….hence the sew+artist=sewist that I use so many times to refer to what I do as well as what I teach. And although this is immensely logical for me, having read […]
Read more →Now to shape – part 2 in organizing your selections for your wardrobe. I don’t often do this, but I’m posting two blogs today – this one on shape and the next one on size. That way you can get the whole Size, Shape & Style close […]
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