The fiber and felt art of The CreativeMindClass Blog
About the fiber artist, Amanda Adams
I'm a fiber artist and illustrator living in Baltimore. I came to Baltimore in order in order to attend Maryland Institute College of Art. Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) which is where Nicole Mueller and I met and became friends before we began Beyond the Studio. Beyond the Studio podcast together. Over the last nine years I've worked hard to build my art-related business, a small one Close Call Studio which I run full time.
What would you say about your style?
My art style, whether that's drawing, sewing or whatever is unselfconscious and meant to delight and inspire others. It's possible to be moody and direct and some of my art can appear dark but there's always an element of humor and fun to be found.
What's the secret to creating art?
The process varies from season to year, however having an attitude that is "no pressure" at the drawing table is absolutely key to me at the moment. I've put on a lot quantity of stress on myself that didn't show positively on my work or the rest of my life. Creating space for rest and gardening is just as important to my process when I sit down to draw.
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