Inspiration

Some of my inks and paints
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To Save or Not to Save: The Question of Rubber Bands and Shimmer Inks

I could never turn the doorknobs in my grandmother’s house when I was a child. My great-grandmother, who had lived through two World Wars and The Great Depression saved every single rubber band that came into the house. That single rubber band that held together the daily newspaper for a few years…you do the math….

Victoria Lansford Open Studio 3-20-20
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Unprecedentedly Imperfect – The 1st Zoom Open Studio During COVID-19

Friday was Day 14 of my family’s self-isolation, and we continue to celebrate that we’re symptom free! We’re also refusing to go anywhere for a long time to be safe and do our part. As promised, here is the recording of last week’s world-wide open studio on Zoom. Also as promised, I didn’t clean up…

Bird at Zoo Atlanta with wide wingspan
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Welcome to My Worldwide Open Studio! – Friday, March 20 from 5:00-6:30pm EDT – Q&A, Demos, and More (Totally free!)

In this time of unprecedented anxiety and separation, I’d like to offer some worldwide togetherness and help. While I’m on lockdown and healthy, I’m opening up my studio via Zoom on Friday, March 20 at 5pm EDT. There will be time for some tech/design Q&A and a bit of camaraderie. I’ll also take requests for…

Bou jumping on the window ledge outside my studio and begging me to come play
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Not On the Air But Still Making a Noise

I sincerely hope you and the people you care most about are safe and well wherever you may be. There are lots of posts and newsletters going around acknowledging what a difficult time this is. I’d call it crazy, potentially terrifying, highly stressful, and chaotic for most people around the planet. But hey, I’m never…