Answers to Questions (2006)

Question Index

Converting a Painting to a Needlepoint Canvas
Linda Dessau's Artist Retreat Day Guidebook
Wire Art Projects for Kids 8-17

20-May-2006

Converting a Painting to a Needlepoint Canvas

Q: I have some paintings I would like to make into needlepoint canvases and I don't want to re-paint them. Any suggestions? I have some of them already professionally photographed.

A: Two items that may be of help to you from our Cross Stitch resource page: 1) The article Stitching Memories: Photographic Crafts and 2) the Web site Layden with Stitches featuring step-by-step guides that show you how to convert your photos to cross stitch designs.

19-May-2006

Artist Retreat Day

Q: Where can I download a copy of Linda Dessau's Artist Retreat Day Guidebook?

The e-book is available through Genuine Coaching.

16-Feb-2006

Simple Wire Art Craft Projects

Q: I am a teacher at a mental health center needing a simple but nice wire art craft project for kids 8-17. Do you have any sample projects for those of us who feel non-creative in this area?

Yes, Elizabeth Berrien has a wire art lesson plan on our site that might help you out. It's titled “Teaching Innovative Wire Sculpture” and contains a creative three wire exercise/project that kids will dig.

Art & Craft Features

Riding Lessons for Artists 8: Mirror, mirror
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How Doodling Prompts Your Creativity
Who doesn’t love to doodle? Your doodles can be windows to your soul.

Adventures In Mixed Media Textures
Two simple techniques for building unexpected and creative mixed media art backgrounds.

Fabric Painting with Stencils
How to stencil on cotton, canvas, and denim fabrics.

Interview with Actress/Artist Angela Cartwright
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