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I make what I like, jewelry, mixed media art, ceramic art and digital art!
Interests: I am a goldsmith and make jewelry from metal - my favorite is silver - and I also sculpt from precious metal clay. I started out as a potter, making bowls, teapots and round boxes. With the growth of the internet, I got interested in the computer and Photoshop and added on bookmaking and journals and mixed media art. I learned to knit for fun. I have a huge rubber stamp collection. I'm also interested in polaroid photography, image manipulation and transfers. I've got a series of polaroid cameras, lomography cameras, and have taken thousands of digital photos. I like to make ATC's and artist stamps too and have been learning mixed media painting and collage techniques for about 7 years. I am having so much fun! . . . And now it's 2011 and I am still at it!
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Good story but disappointing that you had to go through that. What an ignorant and rude person that was and how they misused their power for no good reason that I can see. But I understand why you quit. I once took a graphic art class at a reputable art school when I was 20 years old and the instructor critiqued the homework early in the semester and there was a student whose work he raved about and to me it looked so plain and uninteresting and then when he saw mine, all colorful and kind of wild, he hardly said anything and I decided that it wasn't the place for me and I immediately dropped the class and never went back. You would have had to have been there to really get it but maybe you understand what I'm saying.
Then I never went to art school either. I came back to art later in life at around 40 years old when I was called to it.
I especially like the last two drawings here and I've seen good artists draw like that.
Cheers Ulla,
Catherine
Commented Dec 7, 2013 on Sketchbook Confession at ULLABENULLA
Sketchbook Confession
Almost 30 years ago after graduating from UC Davis with a degree in Textile Design, I had it in my head that I needed an MFA too. During a grueling interview at a prestigious art school (the name isn't important here) I was told "You cannot draw" by one of my interviewers. I can still remem...
You are all so great! Thanks for being my friends! xoxoxoxo!
Commented Oct 15, 2013 on Return to Blogging at HappyDayArt!
Return to Blogging
Oh yeah! I'm back on my blog . . . I took almost 2 years leave from it - 1 year, 9 months, 1 week and 2 days to be more exact. And now we find ourselves here on October 14, 2013. I'm re-designing, everything! from wikipedia Sabbatical (from Latin sabbaticus, from Greek sabbatikos, from...
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Sep 8, 2012
Sometimes the visibility IS worth it. You have to decide on a case by case basis. If I publish I have already decided that my great idea is being sent out into the world and it's no longer mine to hoard. I say choose wisely but do it. It can be worth the expense. Not sending the idea out can mean you are afraid that your good idea will be lost to you and that there's a shortage of good ideas.
I think there are enough good ideas to go around and that the attitude that your best idea is still ahead of you, rather than behind you is freeing and a sign of an open mind. It takes trust in yourself.
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Commented Aug 31, 2011 on Things to Make and Do with Your Digital Photos - Opportunity and Opportunity Cost at Ask Harriete
Things to Make and Do with Your Digital Photos - Opportunity and Opportunity Cost
If you work with digital photos, there are many opportunities out there. However, it is important to read the "fine print." Previously, a book, "Things to Make and Do with Your Digital Photos' was looking for submissions. Quarto does a nice job publishing their books and they say, "If we se...
It's so pretty and soft and the shapes are nice and balanced. It looks like old material that has been used and broken in. Makes me think it's very soft and I'd like to touch it.
Commented Jul 26, 2011 on kathyd futher along with magic at kathy dorfer
kathyd futher along with magic
I am working on my magic piece . I added moons to the sun and i stopped . I started the next moon and got to a certain spot and decided to let it rest . Now i am on my 3rd piece . I am just spending time letting this cloth speak to me and experimenting with things that i have learned in the ...
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Apr 19, 2011
Louise!
You can join any time (someone just did yesterday) and even if you dont join, you can view and comment and learn as the photos get posted. YOU can do it however you want.
Make your own excuse!
Catherine
Commented Feb 21, 2011 on Quiet time and creativity - my favorite things. at HappyDayArt!
Quiet time and creativity - my favorite things.
Staying home because of the rain is a great excuse to get fun time creating some of the ideas I've had swirling around in my head. Still, some daffodils have popped out in my yard and I got a picture last week before the rain came Yesterday was a quiet Saturday because my kids left early to m...
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Feb 9, 2011
Good points duly noted! Thank you Harriete.
Commented Feb 9, 2011 on A Hand in the Photo Holds Lots of Problems - I hope these aren't your photos? at Ask Harriete
A Hand in the Photo Holds Lots of Problems - I hope these aren't your photos?
In this post, a dedicated reader of ASK Harriete submitted a group of photos where the "hand in the photo holds lots of problems." These were selected from the Internet as "worst case" examples. Below are 5 common mistakes and solutions to improve your photos. MISTAKE #1 Hands holding jewe...
Hello Richelle,
Thanks for writing and nice to meet you. Funny? Charming? Thank you again!
Why a frustrated metalsmith? I am curious.
Catherine
Commented Jan 14, 2011 on Hey! Is anybody out there? at HappyDayArt!
Hey! Is anybody out there?
THAT'S NOT STATIC, that's the fog clearing with psychedelic awareness. I am lurking on my own blog, have been thinking about posting for a long while, hmm, actually since I stopped posting back in June. Truthfully, I was just burnt out on all the activity. Most of it was about needing to rest...
Ooops! I meant that message for lostaussie!
It's such a beautiful image but I made a mistake and thought this was her blog.
Commented Jan 10, 2011 on Koi Birthday at Dream Tomorrow, Live Today, Cherish Yesterday
Koi Birthday
Canon 5D Mark II, 85mm F/1.2, f/3.2, 1/1600, iso 400 Evidently, when word spreads around the Koi pond that it is your birthday, everyone comes over to give you a smooch. Being a koi sounds pretty good.
It does! Pretty soon I hope everyone comes to give YOU a smooch. I want to be the first one. X Catherine
Commented Jan 10, 2011 on Koi Birthday at Dream Tomorrow, Live Today, Cherish Yesterday
Koi Birthday
Canon 5D Mark II, 85mm F/1.2, f/3.2, 1/1600, iso 400 Evidently, when word spreads around the Koi pond that it is your birthday, everyone comes over to give you a smooch. Being a koi sounds pretty good.
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Sep 30, 2010
You are so fortunate to have these great friends Maija! Happy Birthday!
I love your little doggie!
XOXO Catherine
Commented Sep 30, 2010 on Beautiful Art Quilts..... at Maigirlz Madness
Beautiful Art Quilts.....
More birthday fun!! Several of my girls got together to create this magnificent art quilt for my birthday! Everyone made a 6" x6" square and Joy assembled it: Detail of the hanger... Sherry Bamsey Danielle Muller Holly Stinnett Pilar Pollack Joy Camp...
Sheesh! That's a lot to factor in! Thanks for the post.
Catherine Witherell
Commented May 4, 2010 on Pricing Your Work - What is Overhead? at Ask Harriete
Pricing Your Work - What is Overhead?
During the Professional Development Seminar program titled, Not Just Another Pricing Lecture: A Dialog About Pricing Your Work, the subject of overhead came up, over and over when discussing how to price your work. During the discussion with the audience, there seemed to be some confusion about...
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Apr 28, 2010
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