Happy Spring/Fall! Wherever you are, may the colors and weather be beautiful and inspiring. Spring here is underway, and despite the persistent freeze warnings and night, and the clouds of pollen…ok, and if I’m honest the fact that everything in Atlanta is covered in The Yellow Snow (in which no dogs have play a part),…
This super easy and super green trick for removing rust from tools comes from my friend and fellow metalsmith, Rauni Higson. Recover your hammers, stakes, and other bits of steel without chemicals or grinding. All you need is a good strong cup (or bucket) of tea! Watch the easy, step-by-step tutorial! Learn Even More with…
It’s a major challenge for nearly half of my Eastern Repousse students – how to translate the technique into beautiful flowers and leaves. Invariably, every time I have ever taught Eastern Repousse over the past 3 decades, some students design lovely flowers to “puff out.” And every time they get to the stage of chasing…
First, a warm welcome to the many new people who joined my newsletter this week, and as always my deep appreciation to all my subscribers, many of whom go back more than 10 years. May this twice monthly space provide inspiration for all your aspirations. Second, a big oops tonight because instead of this newsletter…
All artwork, books, tools, and DVDs upgraded to Priority Mail if ordered by Dec 18. Get 10% OFF on Art Jewelry, Art Prints, Books, DVDS, & Eastern Repousse & Chasing Tools Use code BETTER2021 AT CHECKOUT to see discount pricing. And so much more!!! SALE ENDS DECEMBER 30, 2020.
Even in the midst of “screen fatigue” I continue to be amazed at our increasing ability to be in so many places at once. I can’t add, “and all from the comfort of home,” with so many people displaced or under threat of evacuation right now. Just when many of us got used to spending…
Since living in captivity, I’ve literally had World-Wide Shiny Workshop Syndrome. From Creative Morning’s fabulous and free Field Trips to Sketchbook Revival’s stellar offerings, Sketchbook Skool’s live workshops, Alyson Stanfield’s Art Biz Coach development workshops, Wendy Hollender’s Draw Botanical live workshops, to Loredana Zega’s weekly and utterly unique calligraphy classes, and much much more, I’ve…
