It is with great pleasure that I introduce to you, the talented Artist, Jacquie Champion. She worked with me on the FOE 13 project. Below is a feature on this talented woman, it was a pleasure to learn more about her. Enjoy.
What is your name
and where are you from?
My name is Jacquie Champion, I
live on my sail boat Angelique of Vancouver, currently in Vancouver, BC,
Canada.
How long have you
been practicing your art?
I
started bead weaving in 2009, the year that we returned back from our sailing
adventure to Mexico and the Sea of Cortez.
Is this (beading)
the only form of art you do or are there more?
Bead weaving, bead embroidery is the only art that I
create, but I have done other fabric type crafts such as Knitting, Crochet, Cross Stitch, and sewing.
When did you
decide to work in this particular (beading) media?
While in Mexico, I met a woman on a sail boat living in
the La Paz. She had been living on her
boat and sailing the Sea of Cortez for about 20 years and during that time she
also was a bead weaving artist, making her creations on the boat. When I returned from our trip I thought that
this was something that I could do that would help me pass the time during the
day while my husband went back to work.
Since I retired in 2008 I was looking for a hobby or craft that would be
fun to do, something that I could learn and expand my designs. While in Mexico I learnt my very first Double
Helix spiral stitch and I was hooked. I
purchased my first beads at a bead store in La Paz.
How rewarding has
it been so far?
I find that
bead weaving and bead embroidery is very rewarding and relaxing. I have so many ideas and not enough time to
create them all.
What is your
specialty? (What materials, stitches, techniques etc) do you feel you have
mastered so far?
I don’t think
that I have mastered any techniques as I feel that I am still learning everyday
and I am inspired by some of the “Masters” in the field, but I have learnt many
bead weaving stitches and many bead embroidery techniques that I use in my
work. One of the areas that I still
would like to learn is Bead Crochet, Soutache and the latest Shibori Ribbon.
Are you primarily
into beading or do you attempt mixed media (using
beads with other materials like leather, fabrics or sculptures etc)?
I use a combination of mixed media
in my designs. I love 3 dimensional work
and have created 3 dimensional flowers.
Have you ever
participated in any major projects or contests before?
The only major contest or project that I have
participated in are the Battle of the Beadsmith, and FOE, although I regularly
participate in the Etsy Beadweavers Monthly challenges, and EBEG Bead Fests and
mini bead fests.
How would
you describe the experience, generally? I love the challenge but still feel
that I am not quite at the level of experience and design of many of the great
artists.
Have you ever
received grants and awards before, for your work in this media?
No
Do you think
grants and awards are important in this media?
No sure
Is this media
your primary vocation, your second job or simply a hobby?
Since I am retired I would say that
it is more of a passion, it keeps my interest, I love to learn new techniques
and designs and to expand my artistic ability
If you do sell
your work, where can an interested client find your work to buy? And if you
don’t sell your work, will you be interested in showing your creation anyway?
(share links to sites, blogs, shops etc where you work can be purchased or
viewed, or if you are comfortable enough, share contact details of how you can
be reached for a client interested in making a purchase).
I have several on line shops with Etsy, Artfire, a facebook page,
twitter account, and pinterest. I also
sell in person at Farmers Markets in Vancouver, BC and during the Christmas
season at Craft Fairs throughout the lower mainland
On line Stores:
Http://www.angelquecreations@etsy.com
Pinterest http://www.pinterested/angeqluecreatio
Blog: http://www.angelquecreations.blogspot.com
Why did you agree
to participate in the FOE 13 project?
I am always looking for ways in which to challenge my art and designs
and the FOE project sounded like a lot of fun.
To be able to create a project with many other artists is something that
I have never done before and thought that it would be great experience for me
as a designer
It was, as I said, a great pleasure to learn more about Jackie, I will be sharing with you all photos of some of her amazing creations so do return here shortly and have a look. I can't wait! Have a pleasant day and thanking you all for reading through. See you soon.
Naan, it was such a pleasure and fun to work on the Freedom of Expression project. I cant wait to see the finished work by the many talented artists involved. I look forward to your next project and thanks so much for organizing this one.
ReplyDeleteIt was a delight and a privilege to have had the chance to work with you all. I am counting the days until the great reveal which will be soon!
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