I got a book from the library called: ‘Masters of Deception’ Shigeo Fukuda’s work is the most incredible to me, have a look at this video…
Author Archives: Maggie
Is it a Brooch? – Is it a Pendant? Well….it is Both of Course!
Turn any brooch into a pendant by making this easy finding from some sterling tube.
Minuscules – Gotta Love these:)
Have you ever seen these, Minuscules? They are a short animation that gets played here before the news. I think they should play them afterwards, to put a smile back on your face:) Have a look at the Miniscule website:) Have a nice weekend!
7 Simple Ways To Say “No” at zenhabits
Image Source I don't think there's a person alive who has not been caught saying 'yes' when they should have said 'no' When I read this post on 'zenhabits' it certainly rang true for me….. " To learn to say “No”, we have to first understand what’s resisting us about it. Below are common reasons…
UFOs – That Means ‘Un-Finished Objects’ to me!
Do you have UFOs lying around? Or are you the super organised type that starts something and finishes it before starting something else? I have decided that the time is finally right to tackle my box of UFOs!
Swarovski at the Salon del Mobile 2010 – Milano
Swarovsky’s display at Milan’s Salon del Mobile was awesome! Check out some of the pieces displayed!
Creativity & Play: Enjoyment Is the Key!
I believe that everybody is creative! No exceptions!
When students attend my classes for the first time I often hear remarks like this:
“I can’t even draw a straight line” (therefore I am not creative)
“I have tried things before but never really found anything I can do creatively” (so you can see I’m just not creative!)
“I have no ideas!” (that proves I’m not creative!)
Photo Polymer Plates for Jewelry Artists
The use of Photo-polymer Plates in the Visual Arts is extensive! Although Photo-polymer Plates were developed for Flexographic (industrial) printing, artists soon found ways to exploit this very versatile material for making art prints, etchings, artist books and more.
The Move – The Saga Continues
It shouldn’t really amaze me how much I can accumulate in a few years, it’s ‘Abundance in Action’ I reckon!
Books, more books and then an extra stack of books…..
Tools, more tools and another lot of tools….
The Visual Journal – 7 Tips To Help You Build the Most Valuable Resource Any Artist Could Have – A Treasury of Ideas!
it is one of the most important skills for any artist to learn; where to find inspiration and then how to translate it into an unique piece of work. The process is not difficult, it requires thought, sometimes a lot of it, and, having your eyes open and attuned to your surroundings. Ideas can come from anything around you.