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How to Deal With Failure as an Artist

Failure is inevitable, it is just a matter of when, how and with what. Knowing that fact alone can prepare you for future failure. In this post, I will share three keys for how to deal with failure as an artist. Sometimes we need to separate feeling from fact. At the same time, you are the only one who can define what failure is for you as an artist. Change Your Perspective Failure is a ... continue reading...

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When I used to think about someone who sews, a seamstress or a pattern maker, I rarely equated this practice as art. But now, when I think of it, at its core, sewing is creating something functional, wearable or creative from a two dimensional piece of cloth. It is the epitome of creating something from nothing. That certainly sounds like art to me. In this post I will share my journey with ... continue reading...

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Seven Essential Confidence Tips for Artists

In order to show up and share your work as an artist, you need confidence. Confidence is one of the key reasons that artists succeed. Confidence is like a muscle, you have to exercise it to make it grow. Yes, some artists are naturally gifted with more confidence than others but I am almost certain it came from practicing their art, accepting failure, learning from others, doing what they love and ... continue reading...

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Recently, I laid out large pieces of watercolor paper all along my kitchen island and invited my eight year old son to participate with me in a laying down watercolor strokes. The idea was to get the brush, water and paint moving to build a ... continue reading...

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As a beginner in pattern design, I am humbly sharing my process. I am not an expert by all means but I have been creating patterns for almost three years. As I grow and learn, my process becomes more streamlined and refined. In this post I will share ... continue reading...

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Hi, I'm Darlene! I love all things floral when it comes to painting and designing fabric to sew with. I also love helping other women artists show up confidently and share their creative offerings. I would love to connect.

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