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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…

The Humanity of Tools

A few years ago, at dinner in Albuquerque I asked Diana Montoya, Rio Grande’s Product Manger for Tools and Educational Materials, how she evolved into her work. “I love tools!!!” The passion with which she said those familiar words lit up her face like a 1000w light bulb, and I recognized a fellow tribe member…ok,…

A gift to find both the artist and the work so inspiring

"I briefly survey a wide variety of newsletters, but rarely read more than the preview text above the fold so to speak.
You, on the other hand, are solidly, beautifully, and with great respect for your audience, delivering “The Goods” with every newsletter. And on a topic that is very much my central thing. - The journey of bringing your own soul's beauty and truth into form to share with others.
Thank you for your generosity of the creative spirit! It’s a gift to find both the artist and the work so inspiring.”

Lawrence Kampf

Founding partner, Nova Earth Institute