Comments on: Inspi(red)*

By: Juls

Juls — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 03:03:05 +0000

I’m excited for you and your plans. I do have to say, living an hour south of SF is considerably warmer and still it’s not warm enough for me year round. The upside, when it’s cold, I actually can wear my wool knits. Other times, I fantasize about living in San Diego, but what would I do with my wool and cashmere?!

By: Lelah

Lelah — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 13:17:45 +0000

Oh, I love Mark Rothko’s work in person. There is A LOT to be learned by his color layering, especially when you are a fiber artist. He taught me in one glance that you really need to pay attention to color theory and pigment saturation to get a result worth something.

By: Laughingrat

Laughingrat — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 14:18:33 +0000

Wow, look at those colors! Color just does it for me, man. Whoa.

It sounds a lot like you’ve been recharging and nourishing yourself in a lot of good ways. The textile education stuff is awesome–it’s great how you’ve thrown yourself into this, and how much it seems to give to you.

By: Terry

Terry — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 13:54:55 +0000

Sounds like you’re able to travel and stay to pursue some textile studies so, I’d recommend looking into the Lyon,France area. The city is a textile center - I remember being inadvertently side-tracked to Lyon and was very sorry that we were just passing thru. There were so many places recommended in regards to textiles, etc. Hope you find something wonderful

By: Kimber

Kimber — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:28:44 +0000

Welcome back! I think you should take whatever classes your heart tells you to - one or all, you are the only one who can decide what you are capable of. I hope you found the time away restful and that you feel rejuvinated. The blanket you’re weaving is beautiful!

By: Harry

Harry — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 01:25:21 +0000

All too often there is a beauty that is missed. Glossed over. The color and nuance within your style is truely beautiful. And so inspiring … so … well-breathed and captivating. Thank You.

By: Cin

Cin — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 20:50:33 +0000

I seem to find inspiration at the drop of a hat these days(what type of hat, where dropped from? why?), and am particularly inspired by all the lovely vintage fabrics/dresses/aprons I’ve spotted in person and on blogs. I have pages of ideas going, but off the top of my head I’d say I’m feeling the pull towards letterpress and wanting to practice more with the drop-spindle I bought a while back…

And of course, you inspire me, with your fabulous stories and photography and all those possibilities waiting to become reality…

By: betzig

betzig — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 13:11:47 +0000

First, I love the Rothkos. I would love to have paintings like those in my home…something about reprints doesn’t really do it for me. The texture of the paint and brushstrokes gets lost in a reprint.

As for inspiration, there have been projects here and there on the web that have peaked my interest. The gorgeous shots of yarn definitely inspire desire. However, in terms of true artistic yearning brought on by something, whether its a project, yarn or experience, I think its been learning to work with fabric. In general, I knit with monochromatic colors (its just what I prefer to wear) but I feel like quilting in particular is successful because of its use of color. I would love to learn more about working with colors (not just in terms of fabric). You’re work and current experiences remind me of that quest for creating a combination of color and texture that makes the observer think. I can’t wait to hear more about your studies. Thanks for sharing!

By: Sarah, Life with

Sarah, Life with — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 01:55:33 +0000

As a print designer, I am constantly inspired by the many ways people see the world around them. Textile designers, chefs, farmers, other graphic designers, my children—they each interpret the same experience differently.

It is wonderful that you get to expand your world view by seeing more of it. I appreciate living vicariously through you.

By: Sarah, Life with

Sarah, Life with — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 01:54:45 +0000

It is wonderful that you get to expand your world view by seeing the way individuals in other countries live. I am appreciating living vicariously through you.