I’ve always felt kind of squeamish about the word “craft” because some people have such negative connotations about it. My own feeling is that so-called “craft” forms like quilts or ceramics, etc., are very much “art” if the right kind of intent is behind it. On the other hand, a painting can also be not so much “art” if done by rote formula or without proper attention.

The idea of work that continues with little change being considered craft, brings to my mind the whole concept of working in a series that seems to be so important to many in the art world. I have never been drawn much to the idea of working in a series and it might be hard to separate it from craft when thinking of it in that context. I see a progression of certain ideas or themes in my work, but I have never wanted to sit down and work in a series, I always want to try out something new. But I know there is value in exploring an idea, so it is an interesting concept to think about, where does one draw the line between the two. Can one’s art devolve into craft? interesting thing to think about.

thanks for posting on FB today to bring me over to your blog. I really like the 24″ pieces you are doing, the stitches on some of them really add a nice layer of tactile texture to the colorful abstract imagery layers.