Be a careless artist and a ruthless editor

This week I started watching Abstract: The Art of Design. I'm not the most talented TV review writer, so I'm not going to bother describing to you how good it is. It's really good. The first episode features illustrator and New Yorker cover-designer Christopher Niemann working in his minimalist studio, with a bucket of primary-colored … Continue reading Be a careless artist and a ruthless editor

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Cedar Stitch Washcloth: New Stitch, New Pattern

Finally, I've written a crochet pattern! It's small and simple, but pretty and practical. It uses the Cedar Stitch, which is the name I've given to a stitch pattern that I created. Of course, the world of crochet on the internet is vast, so if you come across its twin with a different name, please … Continue reading Cedar Stitch Washcloth: New Stitch, New Pattern

Ideas, the creative process, and a new crochet stitch[?]

gray yarn skein, crocheted square in a textured stitch, and pale green crochet hook with blue grip, all on white background

Sometimes, when my health is swinging in the upward direction, I get a little project-crazy. I've had these bursts of creative brain juice since I was young and crayons/walls were my primary medium, but it's different with CFS. It reminds me of a classic Mitch Hedberg joke: It's as if the fatigue and brain fog are … Continue reading Ideas, the creative process, and a new crochet stitch[?]