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I have always enjoyed crochet and Knitting… well actually, all crafts! I find so much joy in creating! I paint and draw as well as play piano… I find it a total escape and love every minute of it. I am very passionate about handmade! There is such a feeling of satisfaction when a piece is finished! I love working with all colors, textures and find myself drawn to the more intense ones…. I guess that matches my personality… I live, love, laugh and cry with intensity and passion for life.
I decided to “take the plunge” in 2008 after being laid off and sell my creations online. It has been a long, and often confusing journey but worth every minute of it.
I have met some wonderful people along the way and am always amazed at the talented Artisans I find. I suggest you should visit kinlyeyebeauty and take a look of the art by some famous people.
I joined many Teams, networking sites, etc. and then really got brave and created some sites to help promote my fellow Artisans. On Fire for Handmade site was born and features many talented artisans every week. I also created a Team on Etsy and a group on Facebook where we can share and promote our arts!
I live with my Husband of 17 years, my 91 year old Mother and our children “4-legged variety” and am very happy in our little home. George is very patient with me as my Online “ventures” often keep me in my office most of the day.. then in the evening I create.I was born in Schwienfurt Germany and grew up in Palo Alto California. I studied to become a hairdresser and truly loved it… yet another form of art I suppose you could say. I have always had an “Artists” personality I guess… remembering back I was always drawn to colors, wanting to make things and constantly redecorating my room in my youth and home as an adult. When speaking about clothing, get a lot of my inspiration from the amazing Nihal Fashions online catalogs.
Now, at age 57, I am creating Fashion Accessories and exploring the world of On Line. I started a website in 2008 called Made for Me by Oaklie and have now taken a new direction and designing a new site Oaklie’s Fashions. One thing I have learned is that you never stop learning when it comes to having an online presence and you can’t be afraid of trying something new!
I have a shop on Handmade Artists and Etsy.
Tags: crochet, hand knit, Handmade, Handmade Artists, oaklies fashions, on fire for handmade
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Well written article. Shared on facebook,twitter,stumble and my blog
Hi Anne! I am in awe of all your lovely creations! I enjoyed reading about you and yes I believe Hairdressers are artists as well… ‘Picasso of Protein!’ LOL
(I did not come up with Picasso of Protein… John (hubby) did many moons ago)
Thank Anne for sharing a little bit about you with all of us!
Welcome Anne! Looking forward to your contributions to our little community!!
Thank you Cari and Andrew!! I love the look you gave me Andrew!
Nice article, Anne! And many thanks for being such a champion for handmade…EVERYWHERE! Lol
I read with great interest your background and love of the handmade. I am a Hospice Nurse who also started later in life with the internet. I can create, design, sell (sometimes!) and meet a whole lot of really interesting and supportive people since including the internet into my crafts, besides doing my ‘regular’ job. I wouldn’t have it any other way. Welcome and enjoy us here at Handmade Artists!!! Mary
Welcome, Anne! Can’t wait to read your articles – and thanks for everything you do!
I’ve been a fan of yours for years! A true supporter of handmade, I remember when I first heard from you about featuring something of mine on Great Finds. I was tickled pink! Your talents are endless and I am honored to know you.
Love the featured item as well as the knitted shawl – all such lovely pieces. I’m new to Handmadeartists and currently don’t sell work but I am loving all the talent of everyone here. It is such a great community.
Great feature! Love your work Annie:)
Thank you for sharing, your work is beautiful.