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Earth Mother in her studio crafting |
I was able to get up with Angela Davenport from
Earthmother195 to find out more about her creative dream catchers. When you think of dream catechers you think of Dreamy, Rested, Calm and Relaxed.... your traditional dream catchers. But EarthMother195 has put a cute twist on these whismical unique dream catcher. So I just had to get an interview with her to get to know more about her and her work. So this is how the interview went!
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~What inspires you to create?~
I get my inspiration from everywhere! I keep my eyes open constantly
for new things that inspire me. It may be found in the most unlikely of
places....an old jar left in the woods that has grown moss on it may
become an inspiration for a photo shoot; or a book that I'm studying
from the library; It may be something that I've seen and fell in love
with - like a style....such as the new Bohemian fashions, which have
inspired my newest BOHO Collection; or it may be a dream I have; even a
person may inspire me to create something that reminds me of them, their
style, or the way they live. Anything I find magickal or spiritual to
me may also inspire me.
~What is the favorite of all your creations?~
I've had two such all time favorite creations. The first one is the
very first dream catcher that I made. My husband didn't want me to sell
it, for it was also his favorite. I named it "Day of the Dead".
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After it was sold, the one that captured my heart the most was "The Wolf
& The Raven" Dream Catcher. It was inspired by a person that I
met who relates to wolves.
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"The Wolf & The Raven" sold very recently. I have pledged a
donation of 14% of the sale of that particular dream catcher to Full
Moon Farm Wolf-dog Sanctuary.
~How does a typical crafty day go for you?~
A typical crafty day may find me working on the backdrop for a
sensational photo shoot that I have in mind for one of my items, perhaps
scouting through woods or sewing fringe on brightly colored pillows, or
even setting up sheet tents. Photography is also one of my passions! I
put as much effort in to the photography of my items as I do in
creating them.
Another quiet day may find me in my shoppe, sitting in a glider rocking
chair, leaning toward a dream catcher web that I'm working intently on
weaving.
A fun filled day of creation would be one of those that my daughter
shows up and starts crafting alongside with me. Sitting at the kitchen
table we will beam at each others' work, beading, beribboning, and
braiding while my little grandkids run around the room, getting in to
everything & acting crazy, keeping us laughing.
~What keeps you motivated to keep creating?~
My motivation come from somewhere deep inside me. It is just a part of
me that I was born with. I don't know, Maybe it is because I am a
Pisces. I just feel drawn to art, painting, drawing, photography,
writing, & creating.
My motivation really has to kick in when I have to have the patience to
start over on a part that I have made a mistake on. After putting in a
lot of work on a piece, it is hard to take it all apart and re-do it. I
will, though, because I want my pieces to be quality pieces that last
and bring happiness throughout the years.
~Tell us more about EarthMother195, what's it all about?~
EarthMother195 is liable to be anything at any time. It is whatever
inspires me - whatever happens to be created through these hands.