tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2415678051597564398.post5454263934892887394..comments2024-03-01T09:39:13.506+01:00Comments on Von Pappe II: What is Your Personal Style as a Crafter and Artist?Claudia N.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03577948083701178316noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2415678051597564398.post-52748064059363088852016-05-15T12:57:34.531+02:002016-05-15T12:57:34.531+02:00I can't believe I have missed this post! I am ...I can't believe I have missed this post! I am always wondering about my own style - so I am afraid I cannot give you any link to my work. But I just *might* give you a link to cards that are NOT my style (will blog in a few days) as an elimination.alice k.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11798373567942197058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2415678051597564398.post-36857745087508855832016-04-09T17:58:38.571+02:002016-04-09T17:58:38.571+02:00Thank YOU for your reply, Niki, and I hope you wil...Thank YOU for your reply, Niki, and I hope you will enjoy revisiting your older projects. I often find that I recognise aspects of "me" in them that I tend to leave behind because there are so many other new things to try out and make "my own". It is good to go back to the roots at times as we can go back to techniques or styles we love and give them a new look with all the other new skills and techniques we have taken on in the meantime. ;)<br /><br />BIG HUG back! XXXClaudia N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03577948083701178316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2415678051597564398.post-14618527909171407612016-04-09T17:55:35.599+02:002016-04-09T17:55:35.599+02:00Thank you, Jenny. Email to you is out. xxxThank you, Jenny. Email to you is out. xxxClaudia N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03577948083701178316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2415678051597564398.post-1852255259163933392016-04-09T17:54:55.226+02:002016-04-09T17:54:55.226+02:00Thank you so much, Corinne!
Honestly I don't...Thank you so much, Corinne! <br /><br />Honestly I don't think it needs being very skilled in the first place to create good (=meaningful) art, but the bravery to put one's heart and soul into ones artwork. Art that "speaks" to me almost never is that which shows a lot of technical skill but that which shows the artist behind the piece and something that is important to her or him. <br /><br />Thanks for the wishes on the DT Call too! Bisous! xxxxClaudia N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03577948083701178316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2415678051597564398.post-19960245324051229522016-04-09T10:29:07.900+02:002016-04-09T10:29:07.900+02:00Well, at last I found a bit of time to read your p...Well, at last I found a bit of time to read your post quietly and entirely... Finding it very interesting and meaningful Claudia. <br />Like you, though I don't have all your art skills and didn't follow any art course at school since I was an engineer first instead, I feel I have many interests and no particular style, losing my mind and my own personality sometimes I guess by being so much inspired everywhere and by so many persons on crafty blogland!<br />But it is absolutely a very GOOD question I'm really ask myself at the moment... So thanks for this great post, and all what you share about you deeply. <br />Regarding your three wonderful shadow and shrine boxes, I can only say that I adore them, all of three are just amazing samples of your art.<br />And this is your best style to my yes since I'm not much Steampunk finally, which is your other part of yourself and own style that works so best for you!...<br />But I LOVE your artwork showcased today.<br />Wishing you good luck for your application to the Craft Calico DT, you would be a great addition!! Hugs Corinne xxx Cocofolieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15131016171039637518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2415678051597564398.post-32330186511814371692016-04-05T23:49:05.660+02:002016-04-05T23:49:05.660+02:00You know how much I enjoy your work and also being...You know how much I enjoy your work and also being on your team. Tour art always makes me think outside the box (egg crate anyone?) and delve into unusual objects that when put together create a whole. This post was perfect for me because I too have been thinking long and hard about my own personal art style and I still am clueless, but sure am having fun trying new things and revisiting old. Before I add a design the the gallery I will have to look through my art and see what draws me in the most. Thank you for this post Claudia! You rock! Hugz to you muffin! ~NikiPawsitively Creativehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17736670192550922659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2415678051597564398.post-64683570169794371052016-04-05T15:53:41.452+02:002016-04-05T15:53:41.452+02:00So you wrote this whilst looking into my head righ...So you wrote this whilst looking into my head right? You must have done Claudia as I feel exactly the same! We are great chameleons, hungry for new techniques and styles but then not necessarily identifiable to ourselves (though others will tell us they recognise our work). And it seems in this creative industry that people find a certain style or design (be that stitching and dark colours, painted backgrounds with a focal word/image, certain colours, tags or ATC's, or particular products for example) and stick to it rigidly. And they get recognised for it. And if the 'people at the top' like it they get snapped up to do lots more of the same. So do we continue to be magpies or find one thing and stick to it or continue to change and explore? I'd love to say the last is best but I've got a feeling the second is the one we have to use to 'be successful' and get noticed. Still, you made me think long and hard this morning as I struggled with a card design that just wasn't working and now I know what I do best. So thank you from the bottom of my heart for that and for challenging me to do that thinking. I hope your soul searching is just as successful and you find your happy place in art. Your work is always beautiful but it's about you feeling good at the end of the day. Take care my friend xxxJenny Marpleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00940317993979637301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2415678051597564398.post-15208507540801263382016-04-05T11:40:31.855+02:002016-04-05T11:40:31.855+02:00Yep. Boxes to be put into aren't a good thing!...Yep. Boxes to be put into aren't a good thing! <br />Following ones heart is so important - as we all put a little bit of love into our projects (besides labour and precious me-time) so they become "ours". <br /><br />There are a lot of great artists out there who have found one specific topic they focus on and vary throughout their artistic journey - and as long as they do not just "repeat" themselves their oeuvre can be very touching and intriguing to look at (and to learn from). <br /><br />And then there are those "allrounders" like you and me. Maybe we will some day find "our topic". Maybe we will stay "explorers". Who knows.<br />Style comes along with our artistic journey all by itself. So I wouldn't focus too much on developing one on intention. <br /><br />Thank you very much for joining in the discussion and sharing your thoughts! <br /><br />Hugs,<br />Claudia xxxClaudia N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03577948083701178316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2415678051597564398.post-20078649500013425652016-04-05T11:33:45.675+02:002016-04-05T11:33:45.675+02:00Thank you so much for sharing your personal though...Thank you so much for sharing your personal thoughts on this, Tracy!<br /><br />Yes - staying true to ourselves is important! (it cost me several semesters at art university because I refused to paint in the style of my teachers...lol). <br /><br />Enjoying the process is important too. And I so agree with you on what you say about perfection. Perfection most of the time is something that rather serves at making us unhappy with our results (as in our own eyes we are never perfect, right?) than helping. But of course you shouldn't always take the easy road because then your journey as an artist just stops at the point you have come to. <br /><br />Expressing ourselves takes courage - as you are always showing part of yourself via your projects. Which makes you vulnerable too. <br /><br />So glad you liked my post! <br /><br />Hugs,<br />Claudia xxx Claudia N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03577948083701178316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2415678051597564398.post-64188166422466960212016-04-05T11:28:47.752+02:002016-04-05T11:28:47.752+02:00I think you can upload images directly to the inli...I think you can upload images directly to the inlinkz...so an own blog or website isn't needed for sharing, Carol. ;)<br /><br />Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughts. And for the quote too! <br /><br />Yes - we should never forget to do what makes us happy - especially when it comes to creativity. I don't like to call it teaching - rather sharing experiences. And giving hints. So that the teaching is part of it, but not the main goal as everyone is free to take and learn what he or she feels is good for them. ;) <br /><br />Thank you very much for sharing your thoughts and that advice your mom gave you!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />Claudia xxxClaudia N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03577948083701178316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2415678051597564398.post-43964169543879069732016-04-05T11:24:31.781+02:002016-04-05T11:24:31.781+02:00Thank you so much, Lesley!
Yes, we have any reaso...Thank you so much, Lesley! <br />Yes, we have any reason to be jealous of our kids, haven't we? ;)<br />xxxClaudia N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03577948083701178316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2415678051597564398.post-69915068629554373962016-04-05T11:23:48.149+02:002016-04-05T11:23:48.149+02:00I felt the same as you at art university, Lys. Bei...I felt the same as you at art university, Lys. Being in prison and made feeling small and never skilled enough. And I was young back then - but obviously already pighead enough to follow my own path - even if that cost me several semesters...lol. <br /><br />And you nailed it for me: passion! That's what true art is all about and what makes art "speak" to others. :)<br /><br />Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts with me and the readers!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />Claudia xxxClaudia N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03577948083701178316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2415678051597564398.post-35441892091681055472016-04-05T11:20:58.638+02:002016-04-05T11:20:58.638+02:00Die "Kochrezepte" hat man uns versucht a...Die "Kochrezepte" hat man uns versucht auf der Kunstuni beizubringen. Hat für mich nie funktioniert (weswegen ich auch mehrmals bei Seminaren durchgefallen bin...lol). <br />Ja, die "Forscher" unter uns Kreativlingen können nie lange bei einer Sache bleiben...da lockt so vieles mehr, nicht wahr?<br /><br />Danke, dass du deine Gedanken hier mit mir (und den Lesern) teilst! <br /><br />Bussi,<br />Claudia xxxClaudia N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03577948083701178316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2415678051597564398.post-71499469569671792012016-04-05T11:19:05.718+02:002016-04-05T11:19:05.718+02:00Thank you so much, Autumn! XXXThank you so much, Autumn! XXXClaudia N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03577948083701178316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2415678051597564398.post-1791652191660959262016-04-05T00:37:40.702+02:002016-04-05T00:37:40.702+02:00A great post Claudia and I think you have touched ...A great post Claudia and I think you have touched on something here. I too love trying different ideas and techniques so it is hard to define a specific style like some people I can think of. However, I have a love of making books and this is what I am mainly known for. I don't want to put myself in a box though as I also love to do mixed media and to go where my heart takes me. A thought provoking post, I will sort out some of my work that I really connect with and add a link. Thanks for sharing and good lucky with your application if you apply for Calico Craft Parts DT.Sandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12558786621283350776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2415678051597564398.post-27701149603082338532016-04-04T22:53:23.364+02:002016-04-04T22:53:23.364+02:00Hi Claudia, I loved reading your in depth post . I...Hi Claudia, I loved reading your in depth post . I have on many occasions over the years been told I have a recognisable style. I love trying new techniques and styles but staying true to me. However if someone was to ask me what my style is, I would struggle to put it into words. I think this is because I like to experiment and use techniques my way not an exact copy of someone else so to speak. I love grungy, steampunk, CAS, collage . I think the main thing is that as long as we enjoy it that's all that matters; enjoying the process. I don't think we should strive for perfection as art is very subjective and one persons view of perfection is different to,the next. From someone who cannot,draw for toffee it's fantastic that I can express myself artistically in other ways and not be judged, or not worry if I am judged too much. I do feel in the creative world we are looking for too much of the likeable factor rather than how much we enjoyed the doing . Art is our creative way of expressing ourselves in whatever way we choose. Loved reading this post. Tracy x Craft Addicts - Tracy Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03245389914851912494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2415678051597564398.post-62004019704090401572016-04-04T22:45:38.232+02:002016-04-04T22:45:38.232+02:00This is the quote I read recently Claudia:
Stop co...This is the quote I read recently Claudia:<br />Stop comparing your journey with everyone else’s. Your journey is YOUR journey, NOT a competition. You are in competition with one person and one person only – yourself. You are competing to be the best you can be. If you want to measure your progress, compare yourself to who you were yesterday.”Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2415678051597564398.post-11520883608525438932016-04-04T22:31:39.499+02:002016-04-04T22:31:39.499+02:00Dear Claudia ... your post touches me deeply becau...Dear Claudia ... your post touches me deeply because it is really personal. I found you a long time ago when you posted something 'halloweeny' which you had hand-drawn and had ghostly trees in the background. It spoke to me because it told a story and was very striking and has stayed in my thoughts. Since then, I have usually recognised your unique style, which is what your type of artwork is all about. It tells a story. You want to know more about each piece and it draws you in. I would have loved to have been one of your students who was allowed to develop his or her own style unencumbered. I loved art at school and felt very happy when I was in class. Since then, it has been left dormant for many years, but crafting has become all encompassing and since retirement, a joy for every day of my life. I would love to share my own style but do not have a blog or a website. I read recently that we must not try to live in the shadow of others, but to do what makes us happy and if that includes learning new techniques and running with them for a while, then that is what we must do. My mother (many years gone now) used to say "You have to learn, to teach" and her philosophy was to pass on what we know to others, which you have done beautifully. You have a very special gift and a unique and beautiful style and I am very grateful to you for sharing that with us. Long may it continue. It is such a pleasure getting to know you remotely! Carol xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2415678051597564398.post-89025111393134579032016-04-04T21:49:16.303+02:002016-04-04T21:49:16.303+02:00Great post Claudia! I often watch my 8 year old tw...Great post Claudia! I often watch my 8 year old twins draw/make things and almost feel jealous of them. They're so free in their making.......i guess not having a care in the world help!<br />Good luck with Calico! :) xLesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11368369454481015345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2415678051597564398.post-70651890743522029752016-04-04T21:04:51.068+02:002016-04-04T21:04:51.068+02:00I love your "mammoth post", Claudia! For...I love your "mammoth post", Claudia! For all what you said about art and the sad loss of it when we grow, for the part of yourself you give here too. I'm very uncomfortable with this thought I have no style, no recognizable style. But I can face it easier now I definitely stopped learning academic "beaux arts" classes, in which I felt like in prison (maybe because I was too old when I started...). <br />Though I know what I don't like at all, it seems I have so much to discover, thus to try! <br />I share your passion for shadow boxes: I love the idea that a part of our inner world, emotions and thoughts can take life for a while in a tiny space. <br />Thanks for this post, Claudia, thanks for sharing (I will think about it with the inzlink!).<br />Hugs, Lys.Lyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11391967793841229698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2415678051597564398.post-22786171377685650532016-04-04T15:56:58.584+02:002016-04-04T15:56:58.584+02:00Uff ;-)ja, die Frage nach meinem eigenen persönlic...Uff ;-)ja, die Frage nach meinem eigenen persönlichen Stil zu beantworten ist nicht einfach, Außenstehenden fällt es leichter. Ich denke, es hängt damit zusammen, ob es auch das ist, was man in sich selbst sehen will und kann. Ich habe bspw. immer Schwierigkeiten mich in eine Schublade stecken zu lassen, viele Dinge inspirieren mich und kreativ zu sein heißt für mich in erster Linie, wie auch bei dir, immer Neues ausprobieren, egal ob grungy, bold & bright oder romantic. Der Reiz des Unentdeckten ist immer da :-)! Nach 'Kochrezepten' arbeite ich eher weniger, obwohl es damit sicher leichter und schneller funktionieren würde. Geschichten zu erzählen, Botschaften vermitteln und andere an der kreativen Begeisterung teilhaben zu lassen ist die Basis für mich. Mein Lieblingsspruch in diesem Zusammenhang: "Der kreative Erwachsene ist ein Kind das überlebt hat." Also älter werden ist unvermeidbar, erwachsen werden ist optional - ich habe mich für das Kind entschieden ;-) das versucht, immer mit Spaß und Freude dabei zu sein und völlig unvoreingenommen an die Dinge heran zu gehen. Mal schauen ob ich die 'original' Kerstin in meiner Raupensammlung finde! LG Kerstin xoxoKerstin F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03429315569469013895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2415678051597564398.post-26236732608434533422016-04-04T14:31:34.040+02:002016-04-04T14:31:34.040+02:00Great post, Claudia! Your projects are always fan...Great post, Claudia! Your projects are always fantastic. You would be such an asset to the team - best of luck!!! <3SewPaperPainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04375856869443819008noreply@blogger.com