“Where do you find your inspiration?” I’ve been asked this question dozens of times and if you’re an artist I’m sure you have, too. Almost anytime an artist is interviewed this question comes up. But it shouldn’t. Asking an artist, “Where do you find your inspiration?” is a not a good question. It frames art…
Archives for May 2014
Podcast Episode #19: Kari Chapin and Blair Stocker
In episode #19 of the While She Naps podcast my guests are two incredible women: Kari Chapin and Blair Stocker. Kari is the author of four books, most notably The Handmade Marketplace. She is a creative business consultant and helps all sorts of creative entrepreneurs level up their businesses through strategic planning, brainstorming and support….
Book Review: Make Your Own Soft Toys by Rob Merrett
Make Your Own Soft Toys was originally published in 2010 under the title Sew It, Stuff It and with this cover: Photo by Laura Howard. The new title and cover photo are more appealing, I think. They’re cleaner and more to the point. This is purely a project book. For the cover price of…