My Secret at Last
I’ve always been happy with my name…except for two things. First, occasionally people will substitute another name beginning with a V …
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Soul Shadows Ever on My Mind
Like books about books, music about music and musicians holds a special place in my list of most favorite things. Perhaps my overly meta-cognitive mind likes that hugely big picture perspective. Perhaps my need for exquisite and mesmerizing detail in service of that big picture relishes in the many rabbit holes of ponderance such creations…
The Art of Play
For decades I’ve advocated the importance of playing in other media or learning new things in a different field from your primary one. Sherlock and his dubious violin playing are a prime example, but seriously, how much longer would the world have waited for Einstein’s Theory of Relativity (General or Special) if it weren’t for…
Victoria Lansford’s 2nd Studio Tour – The Metal Part
Every wondered how I juggle so many different art and fine craft mediums in one small space? After the success of my World-wide Open Studio on Zoom at the beginning of COVID-19, I thought it might be fun to show you how I functionally cram so much equipment around a ‘command central’ style workbench for…
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ME IN YOUR OWN STUDIO WHENEVER YOU WANT
Learn from the Master Who started the revival Although I primarily make my living as a professional artist, teaching is a huge love and a significant part of who I am. Seeing a lightbulb go on for someone else is as satisfying as making artwork myself. I’m also passionate about documenting nearly lost processes for…