“The conscious mind hungers for success and prestige. The unconscious mind hungers for those moments of transcendence, when the skull line disappears and we are lost in a challenge or a task —when a craftsman feels lost in his craft, when a naturalist feels at one with nature, when a believer feels at one with God’s love. That is what…
11.7.2016
Weavings by Jujujust
Artist Interview with Aria From The Little Grey Rabbit
It’s my pleasure to introduce Aria from The Little Grey Rabbit shop on Etsy! The whimsical work in her and Aaron’s shop inspired this interview. Make sure to check out their shop! Can you tell me a little bit about yourself and your shop? What made you choose the name “The Little Grey Rabbit”? I live in the Pacific Northwest on…
New Mexico Artist Christy Schwathe
Today I’m pleased to introduce artist Christy Schwathe from New Mexico. Her work and story inspires me, and I hope it will inspire you as well! Can you tell me a little about your background and interests? What’s life like in New Mexico? I grew up living on the second story of an old house, in a small town in…
Handmade Eco-Friendly Brooches from Dariakash
Good morning everyone! Today’s artist interview is between myself and Dariaka from the Etsy shop Dariakash. Dariaka’s shop is based in Prague, Czech Republic, and she loves to create fun, eco-friendly brooches from recycled material. How did you become inspired to make your mixed media and papier-mache brooches? All my life I’ve always loved to sew, glue, cut, and invent new things.…
Minimal Wood Sculptures by Artist Paul Foeckler
Artist Paul Foeckler has been kind enough to interview with me! The work in his shop, Split Grain, is refreshingly minimal and unique. Please give his shop and website a visit! I love your light sculptures, there’s something so beautiful, unique, and modern about seeing light coming through a piece of sculpted wood. What are your main inspirations and philosophies behind…
Interview with Artist Bart Schouteten
Your work is a combination of typography and digital collage, with themes of pop culture and surrealism. Can you talk a little bit about where your inspirations to create this work stems from? It might sound dull, but I get my inspiration mainly from life itself. With music as my main catalyst during the process of my work. I love…
Sara Schalliol-Hodge : Designer & Maker of Things
Welcome back! Our latest feature spotlights artist Sara Schalliol-Hodge from Lakewood, Colorado! Sara is “a designer by day and a printmaker, sawdust producer, and stuff-maker by night.” Read on to get to know Sara a little better, and CLICK HERE to go to her website, and HERE to go to her Etsy shop! What about the printmaking process do you love…
From New Zealand to Isreal: An Interview With Artist Emily Penso
I am honored to introduce the wonderful artist Emily Penso, who has a quite interesting life story! Emily sells her surreal and whimsical artwork in her Etsy shop, Studio Lavaan, and excitedly agreed to be interviewed on the blog! Can you just tell me a little about yourself; where did you grow up, go to school, what are you up to…
An Interview With Ines Rocio: Etsy Artist
This interview is between myself and Ines Rocio from the inesrocio Etsy shop. She is a visual artist living in Portugal and her work is beautiful! Make sure to show her shop some love! Your wearable art has vivid colors and each piece is stunningly beautiful in a very natural kind of way. What inspired you to create these pieces…
