Ebay sales have been totally non existant. Its hard not to feel down about it. I **know** I make art cuz I love to. I **know** the tide will turn and I will indeed sell art again. Its just a bummer ( Read more... )

Progress report. In an effort to recycle both physically and emotionally I spent last night tearing up old artwork and working it into new artwork. That was VERY satisfying. In fact, this was the most satisfaction I've had creatively in a while. This is a good thing ( Read more... )

Well my very first batch of hand dyed wool is downstairs drying. I'm not thrilled with the results but hey, its my first time! I'd like to felt them when they are dry. In the meanwhile here are some pics of some of the experiments I've been doing with my friend the sewing machine. Most of the stuff is small'ish and just for practice. Also, ( Read more... )

Anyone know where I can get fabric like this and maybe a pattern for this? Cuz I an NOT paying J Jill $78 for it!


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This is my first entry for fiber_friday. I laughed my ass off making this cuz it is kind of ugly and SO poorly sewn. I truely am a horrid sewer. Thank goodness I am only in it for the art cuz I can't sew a neat, accurate, straight line to save my life! I am glad I did this tho because I have been wanting to try quilting and had never done it before. I ( Read more... )

the WHY CHEAP ART? manifesto ( Read more... )

Look! Actual purchased art in an actual home! This is the first chance I've had to see anything like this other than firinel's awesome framing. Very exciting!

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Hi there. Just poking my head in to say hi. I did some fun work this weekend and will post some pics later this week. I do have a quick question tho. For those of you who are EBSQ members, in what ways do you utilize your membership to promote yourself and your work? Thanks in advance!

I'm so glad that I went to art school so that now, as a parent, I can make cool projects with my kiddo...lol! I took some pics of the projects DS and I have making lately just for fun ( Read more... )

I had a blast in the studio last night. The results are here. I'm still working thru how I want to finish these fiber type pieces (should I make them wall hangings or purses or journal covers or something else???!!!). I just don't know! I keep experimenting so I guess I will just have to wait and see. In the meanwhile I am having a lot of fun ( Read more... )