Indie Feature :: @Tovicorrie

Favorite materials/tools?
It's got to be Leather, my faithful old Singer, Ink, my Mac and all other things Apple.

Creative icon?
Lucien Freud - an amazing artist with a superb eye for detail.

Other artistic outlets?
Soaking up other peoples creations and getting inspiration.   We live in London so there is an abundance of galleries and studios bursting with new talent.

Best advise:
Stay true to yourself and have faith in what you do.   I didn't really think I would be able to give up my day job and do this full time, but here I am.

Daytime mega crafter or creative genius by night?
Definitely a daytime mega artist!   We have a five month old son so the evenings are sanctioned for bath time and is much sleep as we can get!

Links:
tovicorrie.etsy.com
facebook.com/tovicorrie
twitter.com/tovicorrie

Indie Feature :: Erin Spencer

Favorite materials/tools?
I generally paint on wood.   I like the smooth surface as the paint glides on so effortlessly.   I use professional grade oil paints, not really settling on one particular brand.   But I like Windsor & Newton and Utrecht a lot.

Creative icon?
Right now I look frequently at Paul Ferney, Anne Packard, Joaquin Sorolla, and Eugene Boudin.   Their color pallets are a feast for my eyes and soul.   Nature and the scenes that strike me as I drive or walk around New England are a source of never ending inspiration for me, as well.

Other artistic outlets?
I'm a mother first and foremost, which requires a great deal of creative exertion in itself.   I find myself painting other things around my home, shelves, chairs, my kitchen table.   I love building furniture, too, and get a little carried away with that at times.   I sew, quilt, garden, and cook, all in a day.   You could say I'm a bit schizophrenic in my artistic pursuits, but aren't we all?

Best advise:
Be loyal to your own sense of worth, your personal values, and your priorities.   Then, doing what you love is a part of who you are, and who you are becomes beautiful.   Doing what you love isn't selfish, because it radiates light to others, which inspires us all to be our best selves.

Daytime mega crafter or creative genius by night?
I do most of my painting while my 2 year old naps in the middle of the day.   The morning with its light is my favorite time to work, however, and if I could bottle it up to use whenever I wanted, I would.

Links:
erinspencerart.com
dutchfotos.blogspot.com
erinspencer.etsy.com

Indie Feature :: La Caprichosa Jewelry (@Mireillelagow)

Favorite materials/tools?
I like to experiment with materials, anything that speaks truth to the creative idea. Then, I find the tools to make it happen.

Creative icon?
The freedom of nature and traveling gives me something worth saying in my work.

Other artistic outlets?
Photography, drawing, interior design.

Best advise:
Once you find what you love, there's no other way.

Daytime mega crafter or creative genius by night?
I'm a morning person - the sun produces the best lighting and and also vitamin D.

Links:
lacaprichosajewelry.com
MireilleLagow.blogspot.com
etsy.com/shop/MireilleLagow
twitter.com/Mireillelagow

Indie Feature :: lamixx (@lovelamixx)

Favorite materials/tools?
Comfortable fabrics, jersey, organic, scissors and my blackberry.

Creative icon?
Inspired more by life, nature, & my life experiences more than one icon.

Other artistic outlets?
My other artistic outlets include reading, music, makeup, travel, nature and I have an appreciation for design in all forms.

Best advise:
Pursue love in all you do...

Daytime mega crafter or creative genius by night?
More of a night person as far as ideas, creativity and deep thinking, daytime is when the work gets done.

Links:
shoplamixx.com
lamixx.blogspot.com
facebook.com/lamixxclothing
twitter.com/lovelamixx

Indie Feature :: @NoelFales

Favorite materials/tools?
Leather, Jersey, Silk, Wool- really, anything fabric! I also could not survive without my Husky sewing machines, the Mac (called Mavournine, “my darling”), and the giant tub that I dye fabric in.

Creative icon?
My mother. No one has inspired me more throughout life. Watching her pick out clothes for work in the mornings is probably the most understated influence of my creative being.

Other artistic outlets?
I would have to say that I have many artistic outlets. I dabble. These outlets are of the utmost importance to my survival in the everyday-world.

Best advise:
Everyone says it: Do what you love.

I would say: Do what you love and never ever let anyone sway you from being true to yourself.

Daytime mega crafter or creative genius by night?
Day time mega artist, but some of my best ideas come to me right before bed...

Links:
NoelFales.etsy.com
twitter.com/NoelFales

Indie Feature :: @PAPERFASHION

Favorite materials/tools?
Windsor & newton watercolors, arches aquarelle watercolor papers, micron ink pens.

Creative icon?
No one really... I'm more inspired by experiences and life in general!

Other artistic outlets?
I play the cello also- and work as an apparel designer during the day.

Best advise:
Find your passion and go with it- if you love what you do it will show and you will be successful.

Daytime mega crafter or creative genius by night?
Well.. working 9-5 doing apparel design and working as a fashion illustrator at night... I'd say a little of both :). If it were up to me it would depend on my mood.. sometimes I love working all day, and sometimes night works better!

Links:
paperfashion.wordpress.com
kathrynelyse.etsy.com

Indie Feature :: Moop (@moopshop)

Favorite materials/tools?
Canvas and disappearing ink markers (great for marking fabric or leaving secret notes).

Creative icon?
hmmmmm....hmmmmmm....hmmmmm....{insert someone creative, clever and iconic}.....Tina Fey!

Other artistic outlets?
I love to cook. Current favorite ingredient (or method of eating): fresh corn tortillas made by my local Mexican grocer.

Best advise:
Be committed to what you do. Hard work eventually pays off. And, support other small businesses!

Daytime mega crafter or creative genius by night?
Daytime Moop maker, creative beer drinker who's constantly analyzing her entrepreneurial endeavors by night, sometimes while watching basketball and playing scrabble (read: really boring at night).

Links:
shop Moop at www.moopshop.com, buy artisan food at www.foodzie.com, find your local farmers markets at www.localharvest.org.

Indie Feature :: Erin Jane Designs (@erinjanestaples)

Favorite materials/tools?
Materials- Lovely gemstones and silver. Tools- My hands and fire.

Creative icon?
Wow. That’s difficult. There are so many wonderfully talented artists, designers and stylists out there and they are all inspiring. Right now, I’m loving Tine Kjeldsen.

Other artistic outlets?
I’m a super-amateur painter. I tend to be very careful when I’m making jewelry and with my painting – there’s no need, so it’s great to just let loose. I also love to garden and cook.

Best advise:
I’m not really one to give advice...I normally seek it out :). But here is goes - do something that makes you happy, have confidence, and always be learning more. “Learning more...” that sounds terribly general, but whether it’s new skills and techniques, new marketing, etc...if you are learning, you are improving.

Daytime mega crafter or creative genius by night?
Daytime mega crafter.

Links:
erinjanedesigns.com
etsy.com/shop/erinjanedesigns
erinjanedesigns.blogspot.com/
facebook.com/erinjanedesigns
twitter.com/erinjanestaples
flickr.com/photos/erinjanedesigns

Indie Feature :: Amber Alexander (@AmberAlexander)

Favorite materials/tools?
Watercolor, acrylic, gouache, a tiny paintbrush.

Creative icon?
Hoo boy, so many... I'll take Michael Sowa, Beatrix Potter, John Singer Sargent and Josef Frank...

Other artistic outlets?
Gardening, trees, landscaping, grooming the poodles, re-painting my living room at least once a year.

Best advise:
put yourself out there, keep creating, daily if possible, have faith in your self.

Daytime mega crafter or creative genius by night?
daytime. nighttime is for relaxing!

Links:
www.etsy.com/shop/amberalexander
amberalexander.typepad.com/
www.facebook.com/AmberAlexanderIllustration
twitter.com/amberalexander