Elaine Luther
Artist, Teacher
Welcome, I’m Elaine.
I’m an artist and arts writer. I make assemblage sculpture about how much I hate housework and also Medals that You Wouldn’t Want to Earn. Find out more about me.
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I Give Up (sort of)
After trying to make it as a metalsmith or an artist for something over 20 years – I give up. Most people give up sooner, but I am very stubborn. My timing is odd, since I was just featured in Professional Artist Magazine and will have work in another magazine next...
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How to Get Art Made without a Hard Deadline
I'm all about this – getting the art made that no one has asked you to make – I have a daily and weekly creative/studio practice and recently gave a speech called Studio Rules! about how to set up boundaries, limits and habits to make you insanely productive. So I was...
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Travel, Museums and Staying Inspired as an Artist
Everywhere I go, whether to the grocery store or traveling out of state, I pause to take photos as a daily creative practice.
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How to Impact 1 billion People: Get the Mercury out of Gold Mining
Sustainable materials in crafts are becoming more common, from bamboo knitting needles and yarn, upcycled sweaters being made into felted flowers and hats to sustainable cotton. Jewelers are increasingly searching for sustainable metals and gems for their product...
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How to Make Art without a Deadline (my secrets)
What fun, after I've interviewed so many artists for articles, the tables were turned, and Gigi Rosenberg interviewed me (and three other artists) for, "Finish Your Non-Deadline Art Projects." You can read it if you're a subscriber to Professional Artist Magazine or...
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Join the Craft Industry Alliance for Terrific Networking and Resources!
If you're in the business of crafts, you need to be a member of the CIA, the Craft Industry Alliance, for the networking with craftspeople of all categories, industry folks and the terrific resources! Thinking about having enamel pins made, but don't know where to...
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I’m doing #the100DayProject
This year for #the100DayProject, I'm taking photos for my The View through the Windshield series. There's nothing like the need to post a photo on Instagram every single day to keep you on your creative toes, looking for interesting things to photograph. Above is an...
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Breaking the Bronze Ceiling
For whatever reason, people in Chicago and all over the world are starting to notice how few women have been honored with a public, outdoor statue. I'm starting to see and hear about it everywhere and want to share some of the interesting articles and podcasts I've...
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Where to Read More about Women Artists
Did you know I interview artists for Moore Women Artists? I also write essays and do research pieces about artists who have passed away. You can find my most recent articles on my contributor page: http://moorewomenartists.org/contributor/elaine-luther And the whole...
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Shrine for a Sippy Cup
This sculpture, Shrine for a Sippy Cup, is part of my new Little Houses series, the plant inside the sippy cup is artificial bittersweet. It's about the time when your youngest child gets older, leaves that little kid stage and you're totally cool with it, but still...
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