Stepping into my Work Romanticism Era
If you're someone like me, you always have expectations of yourself and of your work. Whenever I hear people talking about ‘going with...
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- Sep 29
The Next Steps: what to expect in the coming year.
Dear Reader, I'm already planning for next year and since I'm so excited for these next ideas, I thought I would just bring you into my...
- Sep 10
Return to Blogging
Dear Reader, Thank you for allowing me to take the time to dive into my work and put this blog on pause. The problem with taking a break...
- May 4
The Aeneid Collection
A focus on miniature oil paintings. Studies of masterworks from all realms of the art world, across time and culture. Riffing off The...
- Mar 23
The Moments in Between + Writing Prompt for Artists and Makers No. 7
I’ve been writing a lot of prompts lately. I start them in the morning with my daughter in my arms. Her sleeping pattern has taken a turn...
- Mar 8
Good Materials Make a Difference
I recently posted this image to my Instagram, and naturally there is so much more I wanted to say in the post but I decided to reserve it...
- Feb 23
Structuring Time + Writing Prompt for Artists and Makers No. 5
The way that I structure my time with jewelry depends on a number of things that could be life-related, stress-related, deadline-related....
- Feb 16
The History of Oil Painting
Oil paint has a certain allure. I love how it looks on a canvas, but I also love working with it. As I return to making miniature oil...
- Feb 9
Where It All Starts + Writing Prompt for Artists and Makers No. 4
It usually starts with a subject I become interested in. I pick up one book, will find a few lines that conjure up an image, and off I...
- Feb 4
February Newsletter
I almost forgot to write this newsletter! I’ve finally been able to get back into the swing of making and this newsletter slipped my mind...
- Feb 3
Selecting the Perfect Surface for Miniature Oil Painting
I’ve just started an online oil painting class through The Great Courses, and am absolutely loving it. Some of the info I knew from...
- Jan 26
Writing Prompt for Creatives: Studio/Work Space
My studio is a mirror of the evolution of my work and of my personal life. What I’ve been able to create along with how my life has...
- Jan 14
First Design for the Aeneid Collection: an Ode to the Muse
I’m really excited for this first design. In The Iliad and The Odyssey, Homer calls on the Muse to help him sing the epic poems. The...
- Jan 13
Digital Renderings for Designing
I’m beginning to make baby steps forward on some designs. I had done a few preliminary sketches in my notebook to jumpstart my creativity...
- Jan 12
Writing Prompt for Creatives: Meet the Artist, Meet the Writer
Hi, my name is Caitlin and I'm the artist behind Aguja y Clavo Jewelry (AyC for short). I love everything about jewelry and always have....
- Jan 10
The Random Facet in my Design Journey
There’s always a point in my research where I start to look to other sources that have nothing to do with my subject. It’s an interesting...
- Jan 8
Why I’m Blogging More
I'm surprising myself with how much I want to write. I wasn't expecting to do blogging everyday, but this month I decided to go for it....
- Jan 6
Finally! Some! Sketches!
As I’ve mentioned in other posts, this next collection will feature lots of my miniature oil paintings. There’s a different process that...
- Jan 5
Navigating The Classics and How I Use Them in My Art
If you’ve been following my journey for a while, then you know that I’ve had a deep fascination with Ancient History for the past 5...
- Jan 3
Struggling to Find a Direction
I'm struggling to figure out how to approach this next collection. It’s all about The Aeneid which is a book that not many people are...
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