Saturday, November 21, 2009

Amys Challenge Winner!

Congratulations are due to AREJewellery for winning our latest Amys Challenge with her mermaid inspired ribbon brooch . Way to go!

Introducing Amy Jenkins, Cozy Rampage

Want to get to know us Amys better?
Here continues a series of getting-to-know-you interviews.
Next up: Amy Jenkins of Cozy Rampage

How long have you been an artist, and how long have you been active as a business artist?
I've been a professional artist for over 25 years, and started my first business in 1996.

Are you an artist full time?
Part time each Artist/Housewife

Who or what inspires you to create?
EVERYTHING. I'm Easy.

Describe your work space.
I have moved and had many spaces over the years. At the present, I have a dedicated room in my house for extreme crafting- 3 sewing machines, Dremel set, bins of fabrics and projects, hand tools. The larger tools (drill press, sander) are in the next room, which is also the garage. The electronics toolkit has migrated upstairs into the office to be closer to the computers.

What kinds of things do you like to do in your free time?
Read, ride my bicycle, cook, mix fancy cocktails

What is your favorite handmade item, made by you or given to you?
I have a killer wooden carving of a buzzard that I purchased at a roadside stand in Jamaica in 1971.

What does being an Amy mean to you?
I am beloved! And a good friend to many. Wikipedia.org/wiki/Amy

Want to learn more about Amy Jenkins? Check out this interview here! And find more Amy at CozyRampage.com, Twitter, and Etsy.