I have a BFA and am an artist sm

Posted By: Funny you ask on 2008-11-23
In Reply to: Any artists on this board? - They said what

I am not, at this point, trying to make money at it. I have sold things in the past, however.
Stuff I do:
scratchboard
landscape painting in watercolor and acrylic, some oils
colored pencil drawings for really intense and detailed color
reborning dolls
I design and make rag dolls and their wardrobes
soft sculpture stuff
interior design (have done loads of this for money)
silk ribbon embroidery and regular too
crochet
knitting
tatting (needle and shuttle types)
sewing (a particular passion because I design clothing, draft the patterns and make the item, always fits like a dream)
decorate cakes which I have been paid for

I don't quilt. Because I make garments I can't see the joy behind taking a big piece of fabric, cutting it into little pieces and sewing it back together to make a big piece of fabric. I know there is a lot more to it, but this is what stops me! I don't scrapbook because I don't need another hobby (see above). I especially appreciate the efforts of others with regard to scrapbooking and quilting, because I don't do these things.

I have used my design skills to make a living. I am an extremely good costume designer and I have built some incredible costumes in my time. There is not a lot of money in community theater and more to the point, I don't like theater types. It is not my scene. I prefer to work in a solitary environment without a lot of other people's input. This is probably at the root of my being an MT. The money is good and I have enough time and funding to participate in my avocations.

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Any artists on this board? - They said what
- I have a BFA and am an artist sm - Funny you ask
  - I have a BFA too, in metals though-sm - XXX
  - I forgot to tell you I think its wonderful - Kaydie
    - About tatting sm - I have a BFA from above
  - You tat - how wonderful - Kaydie
    - I love cross stitch, to look at. I don't see well enough to do it myself sm - I have a BFA from above
- I do quilting - Kaydie
  - I forgot to say about quilting - Kaydie
    - I knew some ladies from my church when I was in high school - They said what
      - My mom has made money - Kaydie
- Not exactly "art" but....... - gemini
  - I do very little on the way of beading actually... - They said what
    - Getting over holding onto your stuff sm - gemini
      - I really appreciate your words - They said what
        I understand, it's a part of you. You're normal! - gemini

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