Blog - Io the Alien

On moving to Nova Scotia, and turning a barn into my studio.

So you’re an artist, and you’ve decided to enter your work into a juried exhibition or art competition.

Like all of my blog posts, no AI was used in the creation of this article.

Like all of my blog posts, no AI was used in the creation of this article.

the Unexpected advice that every exhibiting artist needs to hear Standing next to a couple of rejects. ;) I can smell a rejection email from a mile away.

A while back, I had a few of my artworks hanging in one of the largest quilt shows in the USA.

I’m absolutely thrilled to announce that I was voted Best Mixed Media Textiles Artist of 2023 by LUXlife Magazine in their annual Perfect Gift Awards.

Some required context: the following is a story I read at The First Time: an award-winning live storytelling and music show produced by CHIRP Radio.

If you’re new to displaying textiles as art in your space, you may have some concerns about how to care for it properly.

An art Quilter reveals her secrets “Starman”. 45” x 57”.

So, you’ve picked up some textile art to that you want to display.