I have been knitting almost all day since I last posted. I've now completed eleven dolls-- with a few half finished ones waiting in the wings. The craft fair date is looming so I'm trying to get as many done as possible. I love the colour combinations and designs I've come up with. I've also improved my photography techniques by using a digital SLR camera, a self- made doll stand to help positioning, and setting up an appealing backdrop. The photos are coming along great. I'm glad I get to keep the photos--- I work so many hours on each doll, it will almost be sad to part with them. I plan on keeping one, to aid with measurements and scale, and I think it will be Etta. She's my absolute favourite so far.(the second photo) Naming the dolls has been great too-- I have 90 quirky, girlie and retro names on my list, and I enjoy picking out the perfect one to suit each doll. I also ordered some business cards that will be arriving soon. I'm so excited. Soon I'll talk about the logistics of craft fair set up, and my new idea-- wine charms! Thanks for reading!

November 24, 2019

Behind the Scenes

Revamped and released!

So, I’ve dreamt about illustrating stationery for almost as long as I can remember. I can’t count the number of times someone has said, “Hey, you should make greeting cards! People would buy these!” Now you can! And even more exciting — they actually have!

November 19, 2017

Personal

Instagram for Introverts

Taking this photo was a big deal for me. It sounds incredibly silly, but as an introvert, I find it super hard to just “be” in public. I’m working on coming out of my shell, owning my space in public, and working in places like coffee shops. Here, oddly enough, my imaginary audience is helpful – spurring me on to actually get working, and not to scroll through social media feeds. I sit on the bar – computer facing inwards for ultimate accountability.

May 19, 2017

What is art?

I pushed myself out of my comfort zone last night. I sat in a hall, surrounded by creatives at a local creative entrepreneur event in Victoria, BC. Why would that be out of your comfort zone, you ask? Wouldn’t you be right at home, and among “your people?” The answer is - I don’t know. If you’re looking for conclusions, read no further. All that follows are the strange thoughts and feelings provoked by attending such an event.

April 16, 2017

Here we go again

Well, here we are over a year later -- a year wiser. Last year was hectic to say the least -- even though they were all happy things (got married, threw a wedding party, and bought a condo in my dream neighbourhood) it left very little time for anything creative. Now things have settled down, I’ve settled down, and had a chance to look around and figure out how to fit Teacups and Spectacles into my life.

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