More than twenty superstars from the world of crafting--including Anna Corba, April Cornell, Sandi Genovese, and Andrea Grossman--offer their expert advice on how to design a work space where creativity can blossom. Like the bestselling Business of Bliss, it's practical, inspirational, and beautiful to behold.
Research by Craft Trends Magazine reveals that 89% of all crafters are women, and that they want to work in an environment conducive to creating their art. This invaluable and very special guide helps them achieve that goal, whatever their passion. It goes straight to the experts: successful women who have made their mark in more than 10 different creative fields. These top designers and artisans offer insights gleaned from years of experience, reveal how they constructed their own creative spaces, and explain how the reader can make practical use of these decorating, organizational, and inspirational techniques as they go about designing their own work areas. Among the pertinent questions they answer: Where did you like to work as a child? What's the most important thing about having your own place to work? Are women's creative spaces different from men's? How important is it for you to organize your work, and how do you do it? Do you listen to music when you work--and what kind? The featured designers include Wendy Addison, Dena Fishbein, Jill Schwartz, and Suze Weinberg and their fields range from paper crafts to gardening.
Date Published 10/1/2005
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Rated By: John Matlock "Gunny"
From: Winnemucca, NV
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Comments: Interesting to see the other half As I sit writing this review, I am once again surprised at the differences between men and women. The women who have created the workspaces shown in this book seem to care about things like what color the walls are, what decorations are up. Probably even how clean the floor is.
The art supplies stored in the dish washer (p. 49) is a lot more my style.
The other thing that surprised me is how few computers are in view. I find that computers seem to multiply and there are at least a half dozen of them around, some in various states of disassembly.
This book is interesting to see how these creative women have set aside an area in which to be creative, in which their choice of work style, work flow has designed a work space to suit their particular needs. And strangely enough, I don't think I could work in them.
Rated By: mediaagent "mediaagent"
From: New York, New York
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Comments: DEFINITELY ENOUGH TO INSPIRE! I enjoyed this book because it encites me to find or carve out my own creative space. While I agree with the other reviewer;(Many of the artist's did not seem to own a computer I only noticed one), I have to state that my senses were awakened with the possibility of what kind of work space can be created. That alone was enough for me to enjoy this book. Not to mention the colors these women choose for their areas are fabulous.
So if you can get past the fact that this looks like it came straight out of Mary Englebright's Home Companion (I think that's the name of the magazine), you should enjoy this book.
Rated By: artgirl
From: California
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Comments: very inspiring....unlike any other book This book is so unique. It's not an organizational book, it's in inspirational book. Don't expect any tips on how to store fabric or organize ribbon, this book is so much more than that. Each artist shares a little info on their studio as well as what inspires them to create. You'll also find favorite quotes and tips from the artists throughout the book. Each woman featured uses a different medium to create. Some create clothing, others rubber stamp, some do collage, etc... but they all share the same passion for creating art. You can't help but to feel inspired to create after reading this book!
Rated By: Sharilyn Miller
From: California
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Comments: Gorgeously photographed, inspiring book provides a rare glimpse Who would have thought that "visiting" an artist's studio could be so stimulating? Where Women Create provides a rare glimpse into the creative spaces of 26 artists, including such notables as Anna Corba, Jill Schwartz, Debbee Thibault, Suze Weinberg, and Kitty Bartholomew. Step into the working world of Wendy Addison, whose light-filled studio is like an upscale boutique full of vintage treasures; or enter Susan Alexander's creative, delightfully messy environment of antique cabinets and tabletops covered with fabrics, fibers, works-in-progress, and other treats. Kitty Bartholomew's studio is a warm, home-like environment; while Cheri Ellis works in a space with so much color, it fairly vibrates with energy. In this beautifully photographed book, you'll meet the artists, see their studios, and dream of making your own creative space-come-true.
Rated By: Czarina
From: USA
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Comments: Simply put To put it simply: I adored seeing my sisters in the places where they create. It brought me peace, joy, inspiration, and comfort. You will love this book.
Rated By: Alison D. Rieder
From: Louisville, Colorado
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Comments: Where Women Create I loved this book. It is always inspiring to me to see other artist's studios to get ideas and generally dream. The writing was interesting but not overdone and the photographs made me want to jump into the pages. I'd love to see more studios. Maybe a sequel?
Rated By: Alison D. Rieder
From: Louisville, Colorado
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Comments: Where Women Create I loved this book. It is always inspiring to me to see other artist's studios to get ideas and generally dream. The writing was interesting but not overdone and the photographs made me want to jump into the pages. I'd love to see more studios. Maybe a sequel?
Rated By: Jane B. Lassiter
From: Northern Virginia
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Comments: Inspirational Excellent photography and just enough details about each of the artists and what their creative spaces mean to them. This book is for anyone who wants a "peek" into the lives of the amazing women highlighted in the book. Plus, it's fun to compare yourself and your creative space (if you're lucky enough to have one) to these famous creative souls.
Rated By: The Queen of Decorating "QOD"
From: Unavailable
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Comments: Wonderful book...but where is Carolyn Westbrook? I am a fan of Carolyn Westbrook and her first book, "Carolyn WEstbrook Home" is one of my favorites. Her space is the cover, spine, front and interior pages of "Where WOmen Create" but yet she is not even mentioned in the editorial review by the publisher or in your reviews. Her space, being the cover, is the reason many will buy the book, and in my opinion is the best in the book, along with Wendy Addison, so shame on those you did not give her the credit she is due! Looking forward to Carolyn's next book...sure to inspire all of us, just as her others have done! One of today's leading designers.
Rated By: S. Hanna "sugar*life"
From: Grass Valley, CA
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Comments: Calling all creative spirits.... This lovely book is filled with juicy photos that will make you want to jump up and carve yourself your own artistic niche. Many different artists working in various mediums invite you into their aesthetic havens, leaving you feel like you just went on the ultimate art tour and made new friends. This is a book I keep handy to get the creative mojo going.
Rated By: Susana Lucero
From: Unavailable
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Comments: Nice inspiration I just loved looking in to the working spaces of the creative and talented women in the book. There are plenty of pictures to inspire you to make your own creative place. I only wish the book included a resource list of where to buy some of the storage containers etc... that were pictured. Some of them were so neat!
Rated By: Mme Yael Bolender
From: Paris, Paris France
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Comments: Beautiful photos, pleasant to read I love visiting Art & Craft studios, especially because I have a small one and I always hope to find new ideas to make more space for my supplies. This book is interesting for that, with very beautiful photos and pleasant to read, nice colors, it gives the will to work more and in a nice and clean work space. We just guess all these nice studios have been well cleaned and prepared for the photos. I would have loved to see these same spaces in a true mess, as they used to be when the artists are working in them... But anyway, I think this book deserve to be seen and read. It's a book we can't forget.
