The purpose of this blog is to bring you, my readership, into an up close and personal break down of my world as an Artisan and Writer. As you may have guessed, the blog's title is an unfamiliar name to most of you. In fact, Evidarah is a mythical place found in my vast world of literary Fantasy which is largely based upon the beautiful, enigmatic, and immortal Elves. These are not your garden variety Elves that you are accustomed to, mind you. But this is neither the time nor the place to get into it. All fantastic tales need weaving, and it is my intention to slowly introduce you to the world of Madarah, her children, how she and her brethren came to exist, and how they differ from typical Elves of common Fantasy Literature.
As I mentioned in the previous paragraph, I'm an Artisan as well as a writer. To that end, there is no limit to what my creative mind seeks to learn, perfect and master when it comes to artistry. As a Mixed Media Artisan, I have dabbled in all manner of media from fashion design, fashion sketching, sewing, pattern drafting, accessory design and construction, jewelry design/beading, Pyrography (wood burning), collage art on canvas, gold leafing, aging paper and fabric trims, polymer clay (my utmost passion) miniatures, journals, jar candles, light switch and outlet plates, candle making, interior decorating, floral design, baking (which I believe is an artform), cooking, gardening. There is truly no limit to what I wish to learn as an artist. I find, however, that having the knowledge of so many artistic disciplines can create an issue when it comes to my own limitations as far as the time and storage capacity. I think my fellow crafters can agree that when we gain an interest in crafting and art, we begin to hoard anything and everything we may need to accomplish an entire project. If I want to work on a Scrapbook page, you better believe I have thousands of pages of various scrapbook paper designs and colors to choose from. It's interesting to note, additionally, that I also use scrapbook paper on my collage paintings. Yes indeed, I use a technique I developed for distressing and aging the paper before I apply it to my paintings. Where Polymer Clay is concerned, I have no excuses and I will offer none. I've an entire studio devoted entirely to polymer clay, and all the artistic means by which it can be used. As with all my other disciplines, I've learned by doing. Self-taught, some would call it, I like to call it merely being observant. Being a scholar of the world, means that one must have mastered the art of observation.
You may be wondering why I'm not an artistic or literary powerhouse with a multimillion dollar business on the internet. Well, the answer may surprise you, but I am certain many of us struggle with the same notion when on the cusp of something great...I've been afraid of success, and quite a bit more critical of my abilities than I ought to be. I've had people who have been encouraging, and others who have seemed envious along the way. Negativity and drama are two things one doesn't need mucking up their inspiration, and creative Feng Shui. When others tell you that your art is beautiful, try to take it to heart...because you are not standing on their side of the fence. I say this mostly to myself, as my bent toward being self critical can be quite overwhelming, and often times has me fearful of throwing myself out there. Well, that is all going to change, because I've come to the grand epiphany that life is to short to fear making my mark on the world. Take chances...branch out. Perhaps it would be easier for me if I could take my best friend along for the ride. The best of things are made even better when they're shared with someone you love and adore.
Alas that is all the time we have for now, but I will return weekly to update you on current projects, and start a separate page for literary purposes. Thank you for stopping by, until next time...
