Spotlight: Larry Calkins, Mixed Media Artist
Finding inspiration in the world around him, Larry Calkins creates art that provokes laughter and emotion. In his hand-built studio/home, and sometimes outside it, he works with paint, fiber, metal,...
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Our Spotlight artists are a talented bunch. At Create Whimsy we share the stories of makers, inspiring each of our creativity. We believe that creativity crosses mediums, and love to see what makes different people tick.
We love learning what inspires makers, seeing where their magic happens and their journey to where they are today. Some are organized and plan their projects out to every detail, and some let the project take them on an adventure, not quite sure what the final piece will be — but, they know when it is done.
Browse through our interviews, where we spotlight makers learning about their journeys to where they are today. Linger on their pages and visit their websites for inspiration!
Spotlight: Kathy Seaman Shaw, Crazy Quilter
Give Kathy Seaman Shaw a plain seam, and she will transform it with fancy stitches and beads. Kathy is a prolific crazy quilter, constantly designing new embroidery combinations and sharing...
Spotlight: Karen Fletcher, Knitter and Programmer
Are the arts and the sciences mutually exclusive? Karen Fletcher doesn't think so! As a computer programmer who knits (or as a knitter who programs), Karen sees strong parallels. In...
Spotlight: Barbara De Pirro, Mixed Media Artist
Barbara De Pirro translates organic forms and patterns found in nature into sculptural works of art, often using reclaimed plastics. Because she is using the materials for a new purpose,...
Spotlight: Brian Haggard, Embroidery and Mixed Media Artist
Brian Haggard has a gift for seeing vintage items and reimagining them combined into a cohesive work of fiber art. He artfully blends old with new to create an entirely...
Spotlight: Victoria Findlay Wolfe, Quilt Artist
Victoria Findlay Wolfe is always busy making something, especially colorful quilt tops with a modern esthetic. In demand as an instructor, Victoria balances creating, teaching and owning a retail store...
Spotlight: Christen Brown, Fiber Artist
With a needle in her hand since the age of 7, Christen Brown creates lush embroidered and beaded pieces to wear and admire. Generous with her knowledge, she shares her...
Spotlight: Jane Dunnewold, Artist, Author, Educator
Creating is vital to the person who is Jane Dunnewold. When not experimenting with surface design techniques and materials and making textile art, she teaches others to find their creative...
Spotlight: Joe Cunningham, Quilt Artist
Joe Cunningham was planted in the quilt world when he leaped at an opportunity to collaborate on a project to chronicle the life and work of quilter Mary Schafer. In...
Spotlight: Kathy Doughty, Applique Artist and Quilter
When Kathy Doughty found quilting (or it found her), the floodgates opened. She hasn't stopped loving, designing and making colorful quilts ever since. With a knack for finding ways for...