Kelli Tilton The Five Question Interview

October 30, 2024October 30, 2024Leave a comment

Kelli Kilton is a formally trained artist living and working in Texas. I specialize in art that incorporates narratives on existence and quintessence with whimsical and somewhat creepy elements.

1. Why did you move to Weir?

I moved to Weir when I married my husband. I am from a super small town and living in Weir in an old Victorian house was, and is perfect.

2. What compels you to spend time creating?

I create because I have learned that I am happiest when I create. My brain is constantly filled with new ideas and setting them free by getting my hands dirty makes me feel “right”.

3. Tell me three things you’ve learned in the past five years.

First and most important, I learned that being an artist for me is about the making. The making process is the most important part. If the viewer likes it- that is awesome, but me pulling things out of my head and creating them is the best part.

Second, it never hurts to ask anyone anything. I’ve never been a shrinking violet, but I have learned to put myself out there as an artist in new ways. If you ask a question, or talk to new people, what is the worst that could happen? Always try- if no is the worst thing you hear on any given day, that isn’t too bad.

Third, artist rejection is part of the process. I love my art, if other people don’t then maybe they aren’t the right people for my art.

4. What are you currently making, reading, watching, or listening to?

I am currently making 2 types of things- lots of dolls and sculptures for upcoming shows.

Reading: horror, dark academia/fantasy, and mystery. I’m always reading at least 3 books at once!

5. Cake or Pie?

CAKE!!!! Especially Texas Sheet Cake!

Instagram: @kelli_tilton_art
Website: kellitilton.weebly.com

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Laurène Elliott-Deyris: The Five Question Interview

October 12, 2022October 14, 2022Leave a comment

Laurène Elliott-Deyris is the owner of Terre Noire (French for Black Land) in Taylor, Texas. She is a clinically trained herbalist and her loose-leaf herbal tea blends, herbal extracts, and body care products are all made with the finest organic ingredients, she often grows or wildcrafts many of her herbs, including beeswax from her own hives.

Her ceramic art is botanically inspired, offering useful small dishes, spoons, and small bowls made from porcelain, black clay, and Taku-fired objects.

1. Why did you move to Taylor?

My husband and I moved from France to the Austin area to be closer to family in 2015. Not wanting to be in Austin proper, we found Taylor to be a good size for us with a lot of potential and knew it was going to be up and coming in the next few years. We were right! It’s a fun and quirky little town with good vibes and great people. We love being part of a community and supporting local businesses.

2. What compels you to spend time creating?

For me, nature is an essential part of my creative process. Spending time with plants, swimming in natural bodies of water, walking in deep forests are all ways for me to resource myself, meditate and connect with the botanical world. I’ve worked in a few different mediums from photography to ceramics and the common theme in my work has always been nature inspired.

3. Tell me three things you’ve learned in the past five years.

1. To have patience and grace with myself… the artistic journey is a long one.

2. Currently learning more about processing wild Texas clays and cannot wait to bring that to Terre Noire.

3. That I’ve become quite intolerant to heat.

4. What are you currently making, reading, watching, or listening to?

I’m currently reading Asia Suler’s book Mirrors in the Earth and it is divine.

5. Cake or Pie?

Always pie. 🙂

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Instagram @terre.noire
Etsy TerreNoireCreations

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Five Fab for Friday: Berries & Blooms

March 18, 2016March 18, 2016Leave a comment

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1. It may early to be dreaming of tomato pie, but strawberries are making their way to your local farmers’ markets. These are from Skinny Lane Farm. Sorry to say, but these were the last pint available at Elgin Local Goods today…but I bet Mike and Bekki bring some more by for the weekend.

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2. Also available at Elgin Local Goods is this amazing pâté de Campagne from Belle Vie Farm & Kitchen. You can read about this Elgin farm in the current ssue of Edible Austin.

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3. The return of Happy Valley. Season 2 is now available on Netflix. The other night at Stitch & Hoot we were talking about being distracted while watching movies by the furniture, knitwear and decor. I love this show, but would you look at this kitchen?! I’m sure to most this looks a fright, but I love it… the bold colors, the (in progress) hand painted cabinets, the yellow glass knobs, and the mismatched coffee cups.

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