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My art studio photoshoot experience
An art studio photoshoot was always on my bucketlist. I admired those moody and serious shots I saw plastered on Tumblr and in magazines of an artist with their work spread around them. All the professional photos I’ve seen featuring great creatives of the past looked insane: giant messy workdesks, serious faces looking directly into the camera, windows letting in natural light, perfectly angled easels and varying degrees of works in progress. And always – an absolutely iconic artist in their element. I knew I would have my own version someday. Finally, I can say that I do. ART STUDIOS OF THE PAST I’ve had “art studios” in the passenger…
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The link between tapestries and painting
In 2023 I added tapestries to A Cup of Cloudy’s arsenal of artwork. Unlike many of the other decor items I sell, tapestries demanded a lot more hands-on work outside of the usual painting, surface design, and click “order.” Suddenly I was sewing, ironing, and working with woven fabric – a totally new medium to me. Of course I was still painting and designing for these. But I was also involved in the weaving, sewing, stuffing, and attempting to translate my illustrations onto a completely different surface. I felt strange going from painter-illustrator to tapestry maker. I love painting, drawing, and digital art. But when I started sewing I fell…
