For anyone spending a portion of our time in a studio podcasts are a real pleasure. The BBC have podcast a radio program which teases out the notion of ‘true’ skill. In other words a lifelong engagement with a skill or craft that results in a high level craftmanship and …
Gardens, flora and fauna have long been a source of inspiration to stitchers. Floral themes run through out the history of textiles and embroidery. Many of the early embroidery designs were adapted from early herbals. Stitchers still delight in floral themes today. In 2001 an exhibition that explored the relationship …
I am not sure about you I know in between the bustle of Christmas and holiday season planning I am thinking about next year.Virginia Spiegel is too as she has announced her latest fundraiser for the American Cancer Society on her blog. Collage Mania II will be held in 2008 …
Ernst Haeckel’s masterpiece, Kunstformen der Natur (Art Forms in Nature) is available for both low and hi-resolution download. The wonderful thing about this resource is that not only are the original plates inspiring but you can also download files of the outlines too, which are ideal as jumping off spots …
It’s the 28th here and soon around the globe the date will tick over. With the holiday season just around the corner many of us are running around with long to do lists, and organising gifts, holiday plans or the worst part for me is cleaning! But you may like …
The Global Talent Database is an artist directory site that you can sign up and create a free professional portfolio to promote your work. Members can join groups and network with other members which enables you to increase your exposure and of course you can link to your other websites …
Not long ago I pointed to Concealed, Discovered, Revealed which is a blog published by the V & A about the World Beach Project. The World Beach Project is now live. Anyone can join this project as the idea is to find a beach, find stones, make a pattern with …
