…through Creative Thinking Welcome to Principle #2! I’m paraphrasing here…but Einstein said, “You can’t solve a problem with the same mind that created it.” That insight opens this week’s discussion on success and creative thinking. It’s about challenging our long-held notions and hopefully that helps you understand how they can be redefined to create a …
Not that tired old meme… First up, we’re talking about something that might sound like a no-brainer but is often WAY easier said than done – Do what you love, Love what you do. OK, it’s NOT what you’re thinking! It’s NOT about that flat empty platitude you hear on social media! This isn’t about …
Ready For The Recipe? Ever feel like you have a hidden well of creativity just waiting to burst forth? Like there’s an artist, a designer, a dreamer inside you just itching to break free? If so, you’re in the right place. This summer, we’re going on an exciting journey to rediscover the creativity within us. …
Prove it! “Success is a Decision.” I’ll bet you’ve never heard it described that way, have you? Ever wondered if you could just decide to be a success? Like, maybe there’s a secret ‘success’ button hidden somewhere between your coffee mug and that pile of sketches? Spoiler alert: there might be. But before you start …
Slave to the ‘Ping’? Breaking up is Hard! QUESTION: Who here could go out for the day and EASILY leave their phone at home? Confession – I did NOT raise my hand! How does the song go? – “Breaking up is haaa-aarrrd to do!” (Thanks Neil!) The thing is – In an age where our …
I’m talking to YOU creativity! Okay, I get it! That might have been a really weird way to start, but I needed to get your attention! We’re making some really cool creative things happen around here and I need you to be aware: Creativity may not arrive “on demand…” Shocker – I know! But – …
Here’s a thought – isn’t it amazing how you can start with just an idea and end up with something tangible and beautiful? Whether it’s a pattern coming to life as a dress or a simple sketch transforming into a painting, the creative journey is nothing short of magical! Ever wondered HOW those fleeting thoughts …
Confidence is the key and I’ve gotcha covered. Let me show you how to put the puzzle together! Ever feel super excited about your creative dreams one minute—and the next second—you feel like your motivation went straight out the window? (Yeah, me too!) Here’s what I do at VLS (virginia-leigh-studio in case ya didn’t catch …
It’s wooly socks, snuggle up and create weather! Maybe it’s been that way for several weeks in your neck of the woods. For me – it’s just started, and it feels so good. It’s finally cool in the house where I live and I can put on real clothes, real socks, and real shoes! This …
with some entertaining fabric sources for YOU! Happy Fall Everyone! It’s my favorite season…cooler air, open windows, and a breeze that makes me want to sew up some REAL clothes!!! I’ve been so inspired by the creativity of the new group of students in The ART of Patternmaking! It has been such a whirlwind for …
