2. How do you jump start your creativity when you are in a slump? I am trying to learn to be "kind to myself", take a breath and read a book. The rest will follow or not.
3. If money wasn't an issue, what would you do with your art? I would take classes in all sorts of mediums, all over the world. Something in Tuscany or Santa Fe or Arrowmont, and not necessarily fabric or paint related. But I would become a collector of "stuff" I like, other peoples art.
4. Do you keep a sketchbook, journal, etc.? I have started many sketchbooks and journals, follow through is a problem.
5. Where can people see your other work this year? shows, books, magazines, etc. On my website and my blog.
6. Do you teach? where? No, teaching implies I will teach you something. I can demonstrate or share till the cows come home and feel good about my sharing.
7. Is there a particular artist who had influenced you in your art life? and why? Yvonne Porcella in 1987. Her book, My Colorful Book, changed my life, it was a pivotal moment. I went from sewing to SEWING and this creative world.
8. Where or what show do you hope your work will be in someday? - Quilt National but first I would have to be brave enough to actually apply.
9. Describe your studio workspace. We bought this home for the studio space, it is an attached converted 2 car garage and it is wonderful.
10. What 3 tools could you not live without? At this point - my computer, the printers and my old Bernina sewing machines.
11. What drives you to make the work that you do? I believe we don't have a choice.
12. How do you balance your life? That depends on the day of the week and the time of the day. Balance requires attention and work and does not come easily.
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