February 2012
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The Homemaker, 2011-2012
Most of my work centers around the Cold War; the history, the politicians, the space race, the arms race, the scientists, the policies and the movements. I feel making this work about a war that ended the year I was born was natural for me. I already have a fascination with psychology and what makes us as individuals who we are and why we act the way we do- why not try to discover why the...
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When I tell people I embroider lots of times I hear “I would love to learn!” or if they see my work they ask me how its so neat, or if I have any tips.
Honestly I dont have many tips, most of what I have done recently is just the simplest stitching possible but I think my greatest secret has always been to keep the back of my work is clean, simple and neat as possible… I always...
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Open!
Hey I just listed my first items today!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/satinknots?ref=si_shop
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January 2012
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Introduction, of sorts...
Quick introduction.
I live in Chicago, but I grew up in New England. Between Halloween and my birthday (the following day) autumn was my favorite season as a child. With all the candy, refreshing weather, new school supplies (aka my beginnings of my art supply addiction) and the glorious colors of the trees I cannot think of anything more dear to my heart then a perfect autumn day.
I started...