Art is both PERFECT and imperfect
Posted on | October 15, 2011 | 15 Comments
DIANE COOK
Book of Dreams - Art Sistas
Website and Blog: Rosa & Josie’s
Medium: mixed media jewelry artist
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Cuff of Intention
Q: If you could learn to create art in any medium you have not tried (or have not mastered), what would it be?
A: I believe polymer clay could be a fun medium to explore.
Q: What artist you would like to study with (living or dead) and why?
A: I actually have two: Miriam Haskell and Georgia O’Keeffe. I love Miriam Haskell’s use of “hand-picked” baroque pearls, rhinestones and filigree. I often use pieces of her timeless costume jewelry in many of my designs today. I have always been mesmerized by Georgia O’Keeffe’s “point of view” expressed in her minimalistic style of painting.
My Path...
Q: What key piece of advice have you learned in your creative journey that you share with others?
A: More than any other bit of information, I share with my students, is that imperfection is required. There are NO mistakes. Mistakes will often take you in a direction you may not have ever taken. Art is both imperfect and perfect at the same time. I believe I give my students the freedom to learn to let go, and to embrace imperfection. I, myself, have Anne Grgich to thank for that!
Q:What adornment could you not go without?
A: My wedding ring.
Believe
Q: What 5 items do you have in your studio that you use nearly every day?
A: My chain nose pliers, ball peen hammer, bench block, vintage rhinestones, and my computer (of course =)
Tags: ball peen hammer > bench > bench block > chain nose pliers > ICE Resin® > mixed media jewelry > polymer clay > rhinestones > vintage
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October 15th, 2011 @ 8:39 am
Diane’s teaching and work shows such a dedication to vintage-y beauty, creativity and an outpouring of love. What a great post!
October 15th, 2011 @ 10:34 am
Thankful to get a peak inside this beautiful and creative soul.
October 15th, 2011 @ 1:43 pm
I do love Diane’s style!
October 15th, 2011 @ 3:44 pm
Great to read more about you Diane. And what funny timing – I just was emailing somebody about the value of mistakes in art.
October 15th, 2011 @ 10:15 pm
I follow Diane Cook’s work through her blog and her work is amazing. I would love the opportunity to be able to take one of her classes. Her work is very inspiring.
October 16th, 2011 @ 5:17 am
WONDERFUL Post.thanks for share..extra wait .. …
October 16th, 2011 @ 8:02 am
Thanks Linda! I would love to have you in any one of my classes! But, if you can’t get to one of the retreats, I just added information on my blog about Artful Gathering, a summer online class =)
October 16th, 2011 @ 8:04 am
I embrace it Seth. It has “freed” me from ties that have “bound” me! I hope to spread the “word” as much as possible….
October 16th, 2011 @ 8:04 am
Thanks Cindy =))
October 16th, 2011 @ 8:05 am
Hugs to you Chris =)) ♥
October 16th, 2011 @ 8:06 am
Cat you are such a sweetie….I feel so blessed to be able to share =) xo
October 16th, 2011 @ 8:06 am
Thanks Kanesha =))
October 25th, 2011 @ 10:51 am
I would really like to say thanks such a lot of for the work you have made in writing this post. I am hoping the same most reliable work from you down the road also.
October 31st, 2011 @ 3:38 am
I am inspired by Dianes work. I believe that imperfection is what make art original. If we all created everything perfect than it would be a boring world. I hope to get the opportunity to take one on Dianes classes.
March 20th, 2012 @ 8:14 am
good work done by the blogger, keep up the work going.http://www.jogosdobackyardigans.com