43. Creating Space for Little Creatures with Beth Hoyes
Next up in the artists featured in my new book, The Art of Embroidery Design, Beth Hoyes, an artist and art therapist from the UK whose work centers around nature, exploring themes of animal symbolism, folklore and interconnectivity. Beth discusses her journey from dabbling in embroidery to making it the cornerstone of her art practice, the meditative process behind her creations, and how her background as an art therapist influences her work. The discussion also touches on balancing artistic passion with parenting, infusing folklore into artwork, and how moving countries, and the changing studio spaces that accompany these moves, has impacted her work and her process.Explore Beth's Work:@rabbithatdesigns on Instagramrabbithatdesigns.combethhoyes.weebly.comOrder the Art of Embroidery Designbookshop.orgthriftbooks.com
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42. Reconnecting To Your Creativity (when you feel like you're just not doing enough!)
This episode is all about connecting, or reconnecting, with your personal style of creativity. Let's review the fears that often inhibit our creative expression, like the fear of not being productive, fear of judgment, and lack of ideas. You’ll learn about the benefits of slowing down, discover actionable steps to manage and overcome creative blocks - and explore one of my favorite activities for ensuring you never run out of ideas!Magic Threads LAST CHANCE!Spark Your Inspiration CoursePre-Order The Art of Embroidery DesignFREE Lesson For Book Pre-Orders!
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41. Living Your Art with Tessa Perlow
In this episode, I welcomed back Tessa Perlow, an incredibly talented embroidery artist inspired by magic and nature. We discussed her journey and evolution since her last appearance on the podcast, her new creative ventures into other mediums, the challenges of managing physical strain and burnout, and the intricacies of running a creative business in today's world. Tessa also shares her thoughts on the importance of allowing oneself to play, researching inspirations deeply, and making art that truly resonates both personally and with her audience. Whether you're an artist, a fan of her work, or someone interested in the balance between creativity and business, this conversation was filled with gems for you!Where to find Tessa:EtsyInstagramYouTubeMy workshops mentioned in intro:Magic Threads LAST CALLSpark Your Imagination Workshop Stitch Explorer Workshop
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40. Crafting Visions with Valeria Duque
Next up in the artists featured in my new book, The Art of Embroidery Design, photographer and embroiderer Valeria Duque! We connected on the mystical nature of image-making, the power or words and language, and accessing the inner worlds through art.Valeria shared how she combines embroidery with her photography, viewing it as "writing with light" (the etymology of the word photograph). We discuss into her inspirations sources, which include a deep connection to nature and indigenous communities and practices. Valeria also discussed the impact of AI on artistry, the importance of maintaining artisanal crafts, and the spiritual connection she finds in her work.Valeria's websiteValeria's InstagramThe Art of Embroidery Design (now available for pre-order, releases January 21 2025)
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39. Art on the Side with Sarah K. Benning
This is a new series on the podcast where I interview all of the contemporary artists in my new book, The Art of Embroidery Design!Sarah K Benning dives into her experience as a contemporary embroidery artist, her transition from art student to accidental small business owner to a full-time job, and how her creative process and relationship with art have evolved. Sarah highlights the therapeutic aspects of embroidery, the challenges of sustaining a creative livelihood, and her new role helping to support creative entrepreneurs.Mentioned in this episode:Sarah K Benning's websiteSarah's instagramEmbroidered Life: The art of Sarah K Benning (written by Sarah Barnes)My upcoming book, The Art of Embroidery Design, publishing January 2025
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