Tag Archives: Miniatures

Feb24

Creative Juice #332

Posted on February 24, 2023 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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Lots of quilts and other creative stuff.

Stray cats.
The art of Chen Yingjie, A.K.A. Hua Tunan
How to fold a cloth napkin into a rose. (Scroll down.)
Colorful quilts.
2-color quilts with a lot of impact.
What is beloved author Judy Blume up to these days?
We’ve heard about many heroes who stepped up on 9/11, but you may not have heard about this rescue mission.
Crochet an easy basket.
Many beautiful quilts on this Instagram page.
Sketching in a market in Mumbai.
Common items in your home become part of the scenery in these miniature vignettes.
An illustration contest and several tutorials on children’s book illustration.

Dec10

Creative Juice #272

Posted on December 10, 2021 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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Lots o’ neat stuff.

Want to make some holiday ornaments to decorate your home or to give as gifts? Here are some free patterns.
For the writers: a great article on how to start writing your story. (I have no problem starting. I like the starting part. My problem is finishing. Somebody please write that article.)
I didn’t get around to writing an RIP for the late Stephen Sondheim. But not to worry, because my friend Donna did. Bookmark this and listen to all the wonderful music when you can—it’s awesome.
Steampunk spider sculptures.
Intricate cut paper art.
Celebrating while grieving.
Faux calligraphy alphabet.
Do you like miniatures?
Celebrity memoirs. I’ve read two of these, and see a couple more I’d like to read.
An artist looks at Rodin’s sculptures.
Awesome crochet projects.
Illustrator Joy Laforme talks about her career path and her handmade Christmas ornaments.

Aug6

Creative Juice #254

Posted on August 6, 2021 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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These articles fascinated me this week, and I wanted to share:

For the dog lovers.
A glimpse of village life in Mozambique.
Sometimes our memories are not what they seem. How to write them?
Thoughts on learning to draw.
Fairy tree. (Keep scrolling.)
I am a sucker for miniature animal sculptures.
Even writers need to exercise.
People and pets.
Quilts with a message.
A stroll through Jersey City.
Beautiful creations from pebbles.
How Debbie Macomber managed to write another book during Covid.

Nov6

Creative Juice #215

Posted on November 6, 2020 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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Oh, is it Friday already? So sorry I’m late!

These cat pictures had me laughing out loud.
Beautiful zentangles.
What quilters have known all along: quilts are fine art.
These sculptures look soft, but they’re really made from rock.
So, writers: are your hobbies enhancing your creativity, or are they unproductive time-sucks?
Are you trying a new artistic endeavor? This advice is for you.
Dollhouses for grownups.
Please review the books you read.
An architect and artist discusses his dual passions.
I love to check my friend Vesna’s Instagram page and see what she’s up to.
Double-exposure photography.
Fun with PVC pipe.

Nov2

Creative Juice #113

Posted on November 2, 2018 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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Articles curated especially to enhance your creativity.

Amazing sand sculpture.
Fabulous graffiti festival.
Beautiful photographs of birds.
Try out these reading nooks with me.
A different kind of tutu.
I still reread/rewatch Hunger Games every chance I get.
What books were in the running for the Great American Read?
What do you have to do to be an Instagram star? Apparently be full of fluff.
I participated in Inktober2018 along with thousands of other artists. Here are some offerings from Rohvannyn Shaw.
Ever want to hand-make a special little card for someone?
Embroidered portraits featuring long, flowing hair.
Lovely (?) miniatures.

Oct26

Creative Juice #112

Posted on October 26, 2018 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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Lots of gorgeous stuff here.

This artist’s work reminds me of the book Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes by Eleanor Coerr.
For autumn people. I’m a summer person, so I like the before pictures better. (Except the Central Park one.)
For all the writers: here are the rooms where twenty famous authors wrote the books readers love.
Magnificent Spanish cathedral. Follow the author’s link to find out more.
Do you like to read Young Adult novels? Maybe your next read is on this Teens’ Top Ten list for 2018.
Interesting photographs of miniature scenes constructed from stuff you probably have lying around at home.
Gorgeous purple quilts honoring Prince.
These vintage Halloween costumes are kind of creepy.
Fabulous essay on the creative life.
Where do authors get their story ideas?
A printmaker who designs napkins and wrapping paper.
Amazing ceramic representation of a coral reef.

Jan26

Creative Juice #78

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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Twelve articles for your artistic pleasure.

The quintessential pointillist.
Incredible guitarist.
50 free Valentine quilt patterns.
The Scots take unicorns very seriously.
Did you ever wonder what’s inside a big pipe organ?
I’ve never had to use stitch markers while knitting (I’m not very advanced). These DIY ones are cute!
A technician’s devotion to miniatures.
The story behind Toy Story.
Walking as creative fuel. I like to take a camera or a notebook on my walks.
Have you been meaning to read more books in 2018? Join a challenge!
Wouldn’t it be fun to go on an art retreat?
What happened to the heads of the kings of Judah?

Dec29

Creative Juice #74

Posted on December 29, 2017 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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Closing out the year with a dozen creative articles.

Biological illustrations.
Gorgeous quilts.
A little goes a long way.
Thinking of trying embroidery?
I’ve always wondered how the Sesame Street puppeteers make their Muppets move.
Funny animal photographs.
Dressing up thrift store shoes.
I love to see the colors artists use in their palettes.
A collector of photography shares his 64 favorite pictures of 2017.
What happens when you cross the love of animals and knitting?
Nature makes the best art.
Crafter uses stamp with fabric paint to decorate an apron.

Jan6

Creative Juice #23

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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Fifteen articles to inspire you in the New Year:

Glass miniature masterpieces.
These dogs, drawn by Holly Lucero, will give you nightmares.
A way to look at your subject so you can draw it more accurately.
Skyscrapers into infinity.
Please buy me a book illustrated by Tihomir Čelanović. I wish I could read the stories these drawings tell.
Breathtaking views of Paris, 1946.
I just love Suhita Shirodkar’s work. Take a peek at her sketchbook.
Here’s a cool zentangle technique.
You can turn a fail around.
Tips from people who have been around the block a few times.
Woody Guthrie’s New Year resolutions from 1943. I could make a few of these, even though I’m allergic to New Year resolutions.
I’m going to try this technique for watercolor backgrounds for zentangle.
The large-scale paintings of Salman Khoshroo. Be sure to watch the video of the artist at work. Fascinating.
A Christian’s take on creativity and mental illness. Though I’m also a Christian, I don’t believe exactly as she does, but it’s still an interesting essay. Warning: the video is decidedly unholy.
I’m thinking of participating in this challenge. How about you? It may help you reach one of your goals for 2017…

Dec9

Creative Juice #19

Posted on December 9, 2016 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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Fourteen recent articles culled from the web to spark your creativity:

Luxury miniatures.
Nativity scene updated for the 21st century.
Mandalas made from dots.
The art of Christopher Russell.
How to be more creative.
Painting and drawing.
That satisfying feeling when you complete a big puzzle.
Some days you just need to hear Maya Angelou’s voice.

I love this artist-in-training’s blog. If you like this article, you might want to check out the resources she lists on her blog.
Before the reno—art show.
I want to live here.
Combining music and art.
How random shadows inspired a filmmaker to make art.
Pretty quilts and other interesting stuff.