How has this whole situation impacted you? I work in a communal space at The Clay Studio, which is how I initially found pottery. After the government started to take COVID-19 seriously, all non-essential businesses were ordered to shut down - and unfortunately, The Clay Studio fell into that category. I got a phone call … Continue reading Creators In Quarantine: Clarissa Eck
Creators In Quarantine: Kathleen Fitzpatrick of Tie-Up Textiles
How has this whole situation impacted you? I'm finding my emotions in regard to the novel coronavirus to be a bit of a roller coaster. My initial reaction and thought process, I'm sure like most small businesses, was to immediately think of the worst case scenario. What does this mean for my business? How will … Continue reading Creators In Quarantine: Kathleen Fitzpatrick of Tie-Up Textiles
Creators in Quarantine: Sarah Brett
How has this whole situation impacted you? Mentally, it's tough! Just trying to stay active in the studio has been difficult, I'm having a hard time getting myself into the creative mindset. The stresses of bills and sources of income just hang over my head like a dark cloud. I would love to say I've … Continue reading Creators in Quarantine: Sarah Brett
Creators in Quarantine: Eric Hinkley
How has this whole situation impacted you? First off this pandemic has impacted me greatly. I lost my job the morning of March 21st and that was a huge eye-opener. I also had my freelance jobs centered in the music industry put on hold so I now am left wondering where the next paycheck will … Continue reading Creators in Quarantine: Eric Hinkley
Interview With Ugly
In your own words, can you explain what you “do”? In terms of my art I try to deconstruct images. A lot of things I do, that are involved in the creation of an image, involve drawing and redrawing and drawing in different forms. I’ve been trying some different things lately that are a little … Continue reading Interview With Ugly
Interview with Tyler the Girl
Where are you from and how has that affected you? I’m from this small town outside of the city called Levittown, it’s a half hour outside of Philadelphia. It was not the nicest town in America, let’s just say that, so my only goal when I was a child was to figure out how to … Continue reading Interview with Tyler the Girl
DIY Baskets
Baskets are great. Use them for clothes, shoes, cords, magazine, whatever you want. While both of these examples have handmade elements, they both only cost about $15 to make. DIY Pom-Pom Basket Supplies: Cardboard, Yarn in any color you would like, X-Acto Knife, Scissors 1. Using a glass, trace a circle in the cardboard. Then … Continue reading DIY Baskets
Interview With Margo Hurst
Where are you from and how do you think that has affected your life and art? I grew up in Downingtown, and I went to college at PhilaU (which is now Jefferson University). I chose to stay here because Philly to me is a manageable size city. I don’t think I could ever live in … Continue reading Interview With Margo Hurst
Interview With Kyle Confehr
Kyle Confehr is an artist who’s work often borders between fine art and street art. His work can be found locally in many places including Honeygrow’s headquarters, the airport and at local art shows. I was lucky enough to sit down with Kyle and talk life, art and location. Where did you grow up and … Continue reading Interview With Kyle Confehr
Interview wit Fleisher Art Memorial
Fleisher Art Memorial is the oldest community art school in the country. They have been offering tuition-free and low-cost art classes since the late 1800s. Today, they continue this work and offer more programs than ever. I talked with Communications Director Dominic Mercier about the present and future of Fleisher. Photo courtesy of Dominic Mercier … Continue reading Interview wit Fleisher Art Memorial
