Name: Lori Krein
Website: http://LoriKreinStudios.com
What do you
do?
I work with decorative art papers and found objects to make collage and mixed media art. I also teach collage and Expressive Art workshops to creative folks of all ages! AND I just published a book called Meditation in Manhattan: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World.
I work with decorative art papers and found objects to make collage and mixed media art. I also teach collage and Expressive Art workshops to creative folks of all ages! AND I just published a book called Meditation in Manhattan: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World.
Where can we find your
work?
In my studio, 2231 Campbell Ave. 95008, and on my website…
In my studio, 2231 Campbell Ave. 95008, and on my website…
And for the month of Sept. at Studio Bongiorno, 500 Lincoln St.
Santa Clara, 95050
Sometimes I set up a booth at the Campbell Farmers Market on
Sundays.
What inspires
you to create and how do you keep motivated when things get tough?
I am inspired by the materials themselves. If things get tough, I just go to my paper collection and pull out papers that grab my eye, and start tearing and gluing! It works every time.
I am inspired by the materials themselves. If things get tough, I just go to my paper collection and pull out papers that grab my eye, and start tearing and gluing! It works every time.
What do you think is more
important content/finished product or technique/process?
Without question, to me, the process is what it's all about. The act of creating is magical.it's like giving birth to something new, every day. I always wonder where it comes from? And while I am creating, I am lost in the moment, and that's the ultimate goal, for me.
Without question, to me, the process is what it's all about. The act of creating is magical.it's like giving birth to something new, every day. I always wonder where it comes from? And while I am creating, I am lost in the moment, and that's the ultimate goal, for me.
Who are some people who
influence and/or inspire you?
I am inspired by other artists, poets, and creative souls who are not afraid to express themselves in the deepest and most profound ways, who take chances and share what is in their heart…not because they think people might buy what the create, but because it's an expression of who they are.
I am inspired by other artists, poets, and creative souls who are not afraid to express themselves in the deepest and most profound ways, who take chances and share what is in their heart…not because they think people might buy what the create, but because it's an expression of who they are.
If you could be any
fictional character who would you be?
I would be Rosalita, from the Springsteen song of the same name.
I would be Rosalita, from the Springsteen song of the same name.
When do you get your best
ideas?
In the middle of the night. I often grab my iphone and record ideas into the voice memo!
In the middle of the night. I often grab my iphone and record ideas into the voice memo!
What materials/tools do
you use most to create your work?
Hand-made paper and things I find at yard sales, estate sales, and thrift stores.
Hand-made paper and things I find at yard sales, estate sales, and thrift stores.
Are you self taught or
formally educated? How do you think that has influenced or affected your work?
Aside from a few workshops here and there, I am almost 100% self-taught. I think this has influenced me a great deal, because I don't know the "rules" about being an artist…so I make them up as I go along!
Aside from a few workshops here and there, I am almost 100% self-taught. I think this has influenced me a great deal, because I don't know the "rules" about being an artist…so I make them up as I go along!
What would your creative
work taste like?
Rocky Road Ice cream. Lots of stuff, all mixed together…and it still tastes YUMMY!
Rocky Road Ice cream. Lots of stuff, all mixed together…and it still tastes YUMMY!
When you are not creating
what do you like to do?
Attend Springsteen concerts, scuba dive, attend events with other spiritual souls, sing at karoke night, read poetry at Open Mic Night, act, dance, and take long walks on the beach.
Attend Springsteen concerts, scuba dive, attend events with other spiritual souls, sing at karoke night, read poetry at Open Mic Night, act, dance, and take long walks on the beach.
How did you learn to
access your creative talents and gain the confidence to put it out there for
everyone to experience?
It wasn't something I learned, it was something I just DID. I put one foot in front of the other..I kept making art, attending art group meetings, entering small shows, and before I knew it, I was FAMOUS! (well, not quite, but I'm nbig on manifesting your dreams, sooo…)
It wasn't something I learned, it was something I just DID. I put one foot in front of the other..I kept making art, attending art group meetings, entering small shows, and before I knew it, I was FAMOUS! (well, not quite, but I'm nbig on manifesting your dreams, sooo…)
What advice would you give
others just beginning their creative adventures?
Keep moving! Keep learning! Get out there and tell everyone what you do. Oh, and get business cards!!! Hand them out everywhere. HAVE NO FEAR!
Keep moving! Keep learning! Get out there and tell everyone what you do. Oh, and get business cards!!! Hand them out everywhere. HAVE NO FEAR!
