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Dealing with Stress
I’ve been quieter here than I’ve wanted to be the past couple of months. Partly it’s due to something positive that has kept me busy—editing
Creative Self-Care
When I searched for ideas to reduce my stress and anxiety, I found tons of information on the importance of creativity. Articles in ScienceDirect, Psychology Today, MQ Mental
It begins with a conversation
Last month, when I spoke with silk artist Diane Fredgant, I asked how she starts a commissioned art project. “It begins with a conversation,” she said.
Traveller’s Eyes
Diane is not the only artist to begin a project by changing perspective to see deeper. So does Jess Walter, the award-winning author who delivered
Quiet Space
Since speaking with both Jess Walter and Diane Fredgant, I’ve thought a lot about the how changing my perspective impacts my own creativity. When I
It Was Magic
Recently, I talked with silk artist Diane Fredgant about art and creativity. In our conversation, I learned that Diane didn’t start as a fabric artist, nor did she seek
Deemed Decorative
I call Diane a silk artist, though she admitted to me that she didn’t always see herself as an artist. “I went between thinking that
Art Evokes Emotion
When Diane and I talked about what gives art meaning, she spoke about the intention and heart behind a piece of artwork. “It’s something that