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Handmade crafty stuff (art with a function) is also very personal (can you say that about what your wearing right now?). It's a wonderful feeling to know the name of the person who created the pants your wearing or the lip balm you use.

AND...

It’s not really just about being crafty....

I believe that creating objects that have meaning or convey ideas (or ideals) is an undertaking we should all feel qualified to partake in. I think that enjoying these creations should be something we can all experience. For far too long art was created for the wealthy and educated; I consider this silly. Everyone should be able to create and enjoy art.

Though I do also enjoy “high art,” I chose clothing and jewelry making as my personal artistic contribution to the world. I tend to prefer art with function and this is where my love of “craft” takes hold. I use craft as the channel for my art to reflect my pro-everyday-artist (or anti-art-elitist) as well as pro-female point of view. Crafters aren't always taken seriously as artists or creators (generally you will see the words “arts and crafts” side by side, connoting that they are not interchangable, or one in the same). Crafters are often seen as novelty, folk artists, doing "women's work."

Through this craft I am declaring myself an artist. And I am declaring you an artist; together we are bringing art to the people. By coming here and viewing my work you are supporting an independent artist and are hopefully inspired to relcaim or subvert traditions in art.