I once believed that to learn an instrument or a skill, I needed to hide in the woods, a closet, or stay out of sight til no one was around. I don’t believe that any longer. In my early 70s, I fell in love with learning to draw and paint. (Yeah, right. It takes 30 […]
Interview: Madison Woods – Painting Pigments from River Rocks
Crow: When I heard that you are crushing rocks and making your own pigments, my mouth dropped open. What could be more representative of the here and now—the images and materials come from your home space. I respect your privacy. Will you describe your home life, nature, and inspirations.. (to the extent you are comfortable […]
Interview: Beth Brown-Reinsel Maker/Teacher
My friend, Juliann King, has expanded my awareness of the fiber arts, spinning yarn, knitting, dyeing, and weaving. She offers information “out-of-the-blue” that’s excellent. When a Fellowship for Fiber Arts was announced at the Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow (WCDH) in Eureka Springs, AR., Juliann said we’d be lucky to have Beth Brown-Reinsel interested. Alakazam. […]