Special Inspiration
As some of you know, I've been coaching Special Olympics gymnasts since 1995. Ever since I discovered fiber art, I've been wanting to create a piece that captures the magic of the Special Olympics, but never quite found a way…
Peace Corps Progress
Today, I was able to make some progress on the Peace Corps piece. I had some of the larger photographs printed by Spoonflower and they came out great! I backed all the images with Steam-a-Seam 2, cut them out, and…
A New Piece in the New Studio
I am thrilled to be starting an exciting new piece in my new studio. Commissioned by Maria, whose daughter Katie is in the Peace Corps, the piece will represent the important work that Katie is doing in Senegal (see Katie's…
New Etsy Shop!
I'm excited to report that some of my Judaica items are now available on Etsy. Visit my shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/heatherstoltz to see some of my tallitot and challah covers.
Finally Unpacked!
It took longer than I expected and not everything is in place, but the sewing machine is out and I can't wait to get sewing again! See the studio unfold below. First, the furniture was moved into place and boxes…
New Studio
Well, we're all moved into the new place and pretty much everything is unpacked except for the studio. That had to take a backseat to the other rooms and cooking and cleaning for Passover. We're now ready to host our…
Moving Time
On Monday, we're moving out of NYC to White Plains. I have mixed feelings about leaving the city, but I am excited about having an actual studio in the new place - a room with a door. (Right now, my…
Interview on Blog Talk Radio!
Yesterday, Cyrus Webb interviewed me on his Conversations LIVE. We talked about my journey as an artist, my Temporary Shelter piece and how to balance life and art. Listen to the interview below! Listen to internet radio with middayconversations on…
NY Art Shows – Part 2
On Friday, I wrote about some of the art that caught my attention at The Armory Show and SCOPE NY. As promised, some of the intriguing layered art is below. A real highlight was Irfan Onerman's "Gaze Series" created by…