Filmmaker Megumi Sasaki’s-“Herb and Dorothy” 2008 An independent film review….. Meet The Vogel’s, an unassuming but inspiring couple who spent their lives obsessively and respectfully acquiring one of the most significant collections of contemporary art in New York City beginning in the 1960’s. Herbert and Dorothy Vogel began their relationship as wannabe artists living in […]
For those of you who are seasoned seamstresses, this will bore you to tears. But for many, I’m hoping this will give you new information. Anyone who sews has visited a fabric shop or a fabric department of a large store. The myriad of yardage on the bolts is so colorful and enticing. The label […]
From time to time, on the boards in the Forum or at chat, the topic of advertising and promotion comes up. Invariably, I mention ProjectWonderful, and just as predictably am asked, “What’s that?” We’ve all heard over and over again that to be successful on the web, you have to put yourself out there. Promote, […]
Yes, my title is a bit ambiguous. I am aware, however, I ask that you continue and I think you will ‘begin’ to understand. I have been doing some reading lately on the various art forms that I use. Currently, I am considered a jewelry maker, a beader. For those who know me well, know […]
When we represent our products it is imperative that the artist portrays the product correctly and accurately. The picture to the right is a retail package from a large international company that sells many different items including food. What is being portrayed are “large” shrimp (kind of an oxymoron), and in large print highlighted in […]
We love jewelry. Adornments, ornaments, things that sparkle and shine. But how do you keep those gorgeous things sparkly and shiny? There are lots of ways to clean and take care of your items so they will last a long long time. Gold and Sterling Silver – This lovely metal may be polished with commercial […]
Now that the holidays are over, you’re probably wondering how you can generate income in January. This is a great time to think about turning some of your excess craft supplies into cash so that you can pay off those holiday bills (or purchase more supplies.) We all have supplies and tools that we purchased […]
Approaching us is a new year. Of course this is a “calendar” year. During the coming year, I am going to make a very concerted effort to refine my art, design, and fabrication. In so doing, I will use all my ability to improve. This is an ideal for all of us to attempt. This […]
Ok, I am told that talking is good, the more the better. Hmmm, wonder if that person really knew what they were in for. But speaking of talking. Let’s chat. I have found that chatting does not necessarily come easy to all of us. As for myself, I do really really well on the computer, […]
What is Handmade? A recent blog post on the ethics of handmade brought into question the definition of handmade and suggested a legal definition. “23.3 Misuse of the terms “hand-made,” ‘hand-polished,”etc. (a) It is unfair or deceptive to represent, directly or by implication, that any industry product is hand-made or hand-wrought unless the entire shaping […]
