Artist: Valori Wells
Valori Wells, a seasoned artist and the creative force behind the Stitchin' Post in Sisters, Oregon, discusses her journey as an artist and the transition from creating for profit to creating for the sake of creating. She emphasizes the importance of giving oneself permission to explore and evolve as an artist. Valori finds inspiration in travel, other artists' work, and everyday life. She shares her process of carving blocks and creating layered and colorful canvases. While Valori currently showcases her work in her shop, there is potential for expanding to other galleries and venues. In this conversation, Valori Wells discusses the art of quilting and textile art. She shares her experience growing up in a town known for its quilt show and how quilts are a unique art form. Valori also talks about balancing her identity as an artist and business owner, and the importance of finding her own artistic voice. She emphasizes the joy and focus she experiences when creating art and the beauty of upcycling her work. The conversation concludes with a discussion on recreating Moroccan baskets on canvas and the encouragement for Valori to showcase her work beyond her local community.
Website: https://valoriwells.com/
Email: valori@valoriwells.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valoriwells
Gallery Representation: The Stitchin Post
Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show 2024 - Find Out Everything You Need to Know - HERE
Saturday July 13, 2024
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:25 The Journey of an Artist
06:20 Transitioning to Creating for the Sake of Creating
09:07 The Evolution of an Artist
13:21 Giving Permission to Create
15:41 Inspiration and Creativity
22:47 Showing and Selling Artwork
25:11 Expanding Artistic Opportunities
27:35 Textile Art as an Art Form
29:03 Balancing Identity as an Artist and Business Owner
30:00 Finding Personal Artistic Identity
31:13 Valerie's Unique Approach to Art
32:44 The Beauty of Upcycling Art
35:19 Finding Joy and Focus in Artistic Moments
36:31 Following the Thread of Creativity
39:27 Recreating Moroccan Baskets on Canvas
43:43 Encouraging Valerie to Showcase Her Work
46:50 Giving Permission to Play and Grow as an Artist
49:31 Working on Unstretched Canvas
52:28 Valerie's Artwork and Where to Find It