Mags Featuring My Work
Monthly Archives: April 2008
Copyright Infringement and the Orphan Works Act of 2008
Current copyright law is strongly in favor of the creator of intellectual property, whether it’s a piece of creative writing (even if it’s unpublished), or a piece of artwork. Today a person’s artistic creation is protected from the time of its creation in tangible form, even without the added benefit of official copyright registration. But creative rights of ownership are in danger if a new bill passes. The Senate and the House have different versions. … Read more
Is Perfectionism the Bane of Your Creative Existence?
Is perfectionism the bane of your creative existence? I’m a perfectionist, and though I think it’s great to take pride in my work, and I love detail like nobody’s business, I also know that my perfectionistic tendencies can stifle my creativity and slow down my productivity, whether I’m writing, drawing, painting, or making jewelry. I’ve also discovered that my perfectionism even keeps me from blogging on a more regular basis for fear that what I have to say will be … Read more
Mr. Magorium’s Lessons on Life
(photo from IMDB.com) I don’t get to watch many movies when they’re first released (it’s a two-hour drive to the nearest theater), so I watch a lot of movies on pay-per-view, or I get them through Netflix. I just watched Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium, and despite some bad reviews, I thought it was fun, and it had a great message: “Your life is an occasion. Rise to it.” Something often happens to many of us on the way … Read more
Anasazi Mosaic Wire Sculpted Necklace
I recently received my spring 2008 copy of Step by Step Wire Jewelry, and I was ecstatic to discover that a picture of one of my pieces was in the “Wire Works” gallery of unique designs. I love this magazine and I’ve learned so much reading it, so this is a real honor. I was especially happy since March marks the first anniversary of the first lesson I took in wire-wrapping at UNM Continuing Education … Read more
