Category Archives: Architecture

Mar10

Creative Juice #334

Posted on March 10, 2023 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Standard

Let me entertain you.

Chalk art.
101-year-old vet finally receives the recognition for her military service in WWII.
Free-motion quilting tutorials.
How people name their cats.
It seems an insult to call these minimalist quilts—a great deal of craftsmanship went into them.
This young man is an amazing crocheter. Check out his Instagram page.
I would never think of Mumbai as having Gothic architecture, but it does.
Some e-books on sale right now, for a limited time.
Deep in the forest.
I’m not sure if the giveaway has expired or not, but I thought you might be interested in this intriguing children’s book about the French resistance in World War II. (Update: Kathy says you can enter the giveaway through March 21st.)
Remarkable sculptures by Johnson Tsang.
Just for fun: bubbles.

Dec30

Creative Juice #324

Posted on December 30, 2022 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Standard

Interesting stuff to ponder before the New Year.

Patterns in the camera’s eye.
Three photographers critique submitted winter photos. (They spend the first five minutes or so chitchatting, so you might want to cue it a bit further on.)
An artist’s first show.
A peek at a wonderful sketchbook.
Adorable cat photos. Please forgive me if I’ve already posted these.
Cleaning hacks.
In 1860, Mount Zion AME Church in Trenton, NJ established the Locust Hill Cemetery, the final resting place for at least 178 people, including 10 Civil War veterans. But by 1905, it was forgotten, used as a dumping ground. How one man’s historic vision saved it from obscurity.
Interview with Cameron Crowe.
I’m not on TikTok. Did you know #BookTok is an effective marketing tool for book lovers and authors?
Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.
Is this what primordial soup might have looked like?
A little glimpse of charming Jersey City.

Sep23

Creative Juice #311

Posted on September 23, 2022 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Standard

Interesting stuff here.

I’ve heard of rainforests, but never a cloudforest.
Architecture heroes.
Here’s how one poet uses Instagram.
It’s been so long since I’ve been on a quilt retreat.
I love Allison Alexander’s artwork.
How solitude in the wilderness heals us and increases our creativity.
That friendship you let slide, and why you should pursue it today.
The ruins of Fountains Abbey.
The 2022 Festival of Quilts, Birmingham, England.
For the authors: suggested word counts for various genres.
Life is a lot like quilting.
Fear of failure can be paralyzing. Here’s how to face your fears and lead a more joyful life.

Sep2

Creative Juice #310

Posted on September 2, 2022 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Standard

A lot of articles that will stimulate your thinking this week. And some pretty stuff.

Wonderful woodworking projects.
I’ve never gone to a county fair. Have you?
I never knew sea grass was so interesting.
Dreams may be the key to your creativity.
Feedback hurts. How to accept it in stride, and how to give it constructively.
Habitat for Humanity in Phoenix is trying out 3D printed homes.
Extraordinary photos of ocean waves.
Just the thought of tattoos makes me cringe, but these are amazing.
James Rey Sanchez discusses his process and how he broke into illustrating children’s books.
A painter discusses Paul Cézanne’s still lifes. More about Cézanne.
Halloween is less than two months away. There is no better time for writing horror. Here are thirteen tips.
Whatever the art, you’ve got to put in the time. Every day.

Jul22

Creative Juice #304

Posted on July 22, 2022 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Standard

Lots of artistic things in this week’s offerings.

I find these modern quilts inspiring.
Do you have a consistent art practice?
Breathtaking views of Seville, including the cathedral.
Writer problems: when your book gets translated into a different language.
Love kids? They say the darndest things, don’t they? Check out Live From Snack Time on Instagram.
I love to peek at Suhita’s sketchbook.
Women’s summer fiction giveaway at BookBub.
Any Arizonan will tell you Monument Valley is in Arizona, but wherever it is, it’s photogenic.
Observing absence.
Adorable animal photos.
How to give a good critique on a manuscript.
Nathalie finds neat stuff in her neighborhood.

Jul8

Creative Juice #302

Posted on July 8, 2022 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Standard

Five of these articles are about quilts or quilting or photographing quilts. But there are also blogging tips, a summer reading list, and other interesting stuff.

It breaks my heart when beautiful buildings are abandoned. I want to restore them all.
Stuck for something to write about? Try these prompts.
Getting the illustrations just right.
Amazing Double Bear Claw quilt.
A postmaster who loves her job.
Big stitch quilting.
Photographing your quilts outside.
How many good friends do you have?
Some more pretty quilts.
Summer reading list.
I admit it—I’m getting tired of blogging. But this article has some great suggestions.
Beautiful West Virginia quilts.

May6

Creative Juice #293

Posted on May 6, 2022 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Standard

Things to amaze you. Things you can do yourself.

Excellent advice.
Do you like star quilts? Maybe you’ll like these wall quilts. Many of the patterns are free.
How to get your short story published.
Do you wish you understood the ins and outs of copyright law? Harvard Law School has put its Copyright Law class on YouTube FOR FREE!
I love this quilter’s Instragram page.
A man in Brazil has worked at the same company for 84 years.
Adorable felted animals.
Typography in Bracque’s and Picasso’s work.
Broadacre City, envisioned by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Sketch artist uses her sketchbook to understand another artist’s art.
Gorgeous watercolors.
Hold a tie-dye party!

Apr22

Creative Juice #291

Posted on April 22, 2022 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Standard

Especially heavy on writing articles this week.

A fort and a tightrope walker in India.
Wonderful designs.
Some Russian music is technically Ukranian. . .
I so need to go on a quilting retreat. I’m jealous.
Why some architects are redesigning existing buildings instead of starting from scratch.
For the novelists: what’s rough about writing a rough draft?
22 paying markets for spiritual freelance writers.
More for the fiction authors: how to sneak exposition into dialogue.
For the bloggers: how to get more mileage out of an old post.
More for the fiction authors: using cinematography devices in your novel.
I love reading Young Adult fiction. But some teens don’t. Here’s why.
The creative/performance zone (also known as the groove).

Aug27

Creative Juice #257

Posted on August 27, 2021 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Standard

Lots of artsy stuff this week.

Cute animal pictures.
The rainbow hummingbird.
Artists warm up.
When this author was a teenager, she submitted a horror story as an assignment.
If you like quilts, photography, and travel, you’ll love Francesquilts’ Instagram page.
Hand-lettering in watercolor.
One artist’s journey.
I love this sketch artist’s work.
I am really impressed by these seven book recommendations from someone who’s already read 36 books this summer.
The new astronomy museum in Shanghai looks like a flying saucer.
A photographer comments about an ancient grave marker.
A couple turns a dead tree into a gnome home.

Aug13

Creative Juice #255

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Standard

Hey, if you’re a writer, there are THREE articles here for you. And nine for everybody else.

Design so beautiful you’ll want to live here.
Like dogs and horses? Then you’ll love this Instagram account.
For the fiction writers: tips from Margie Lawson.
Sculptures made from zip-ties.
An artist celebrates her pregnancy.
Does your writing routine (or any creative practice) need a refresh? Go outside.
Do you like sunflowers? Here’s a bunch of ‘em.
Interesting street art.
Why writers should just do it and get it over with. (Sensitivity alert: there is a metaphor in this article that may be offensive to some people and may be an anxiety trigger for others. It made me laugh. Full disclosure: I’ve never had this procedure; back in the Stone Age, when I was dating, it wasn’t yet a “thing.”)
Do you ever think about writing your memoir?
I’m glad I read this. The pandemic, which I thought was almost over, is back again with a vengeance, and I have been longing for the good old days like nobody’s business. I needed a reminder that our lives before weren’t necessarily great, and I don’t have to look at the present like it’s oppressive.
Chimneys used to be a much bigger deal than they are today.