Tag: crafts

Everything is on Hold

October 15th, 2019

As of right now, everything is on hold.

I haven’t had the money to fix my computer or buy a new one. We’re in the process of getting things ready to move out of our current home in the near future and I’ve put all of my craft work on hold. To be honest, I don’t know when I will be able to begin making things again. Things have been rough the last few weeks and we’re doing what we can to stay afloat.

I can’t wait to until things are back to normal.

Anyways, I probably won’t be posting as much until I can begin focusing on the blog again, which I hope is very soon. I’m sure I will post here and there but they will be small posts as they will be from my phone.

Stop in a say hi if ya want…hit me up on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or just head over to my contact page.

My plans got smashed by a single bolt of lightning.

Maybe it just wasn’t time yet.

Until then…

NEYIWA! Thank You!

Michael Daugherty
Shawnee Rising Studios
Still Figuring Things Out

July 23rd, 2019

How’s it going…? I hope everyone has had an awesome week/weekend. I haven’t written anything in a little while so I thought I would give a little update.

Handcrafts & Artwork

I’m still handcrafting my earrings and necklaces and they’ve been flying off the shelves! So, I can’t thank those who bought one enough for the support. Now, I’m trying to get inventory up for powwow time…

Though the earrings aren’t available online yet, they will be soon I hope. I’ve been looking around at different eCommerce sights, and even thinking of just selling from Facebook.
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New Project!

June 7th, 2019

In the last few days, I’ve been finding amazing wire jewelry through Instagram and I found myself dying to create something with wires. I have never really tried, though it’s always been something I’ve wanted to try.

I have always seen amazing wire jewelry at powwows growing up and even watched one artist create a beautiful earring using only wires. That was my first experience with wire jewelry.

It stuck with me ever since.
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Artist Area: My Dream Studio

August 1st, 2018

Getting to know a little about who I am and what I look for in an artist studio…

When I think of the studio that I want the most, I see a lot of space.

I love space.

Big room. High ceilings. Even a loft to look out over my studio from while sipping on my $8 dollar La Moneda Reserva Malbec (you should try it)… (more…)
3 How-Tos That Will Turn Your Doodles Into Masterpieces!

July 31st, 2018

People love to draw, whether it’s a large masterpiece or a small doodle in the corner of their homework.

But could you imagine, in the corner of your homework, was a doodle masterpiece?

Even your teachers or professors would be amazed! (more…)
What I’m Up To

July 26th, 2018

Not a whole lot has changed really. Just cruising through life the best that I know how.

I’m still writing and drawing on my books, and I’m still creating artwork for my online stores, though I haven’t posted any new art yet.

I’ve been busy with work and trying to save some money to buy more art supplies, which is really hard nowadays it seems like.

I’ve been struggling with the decision to give up art for while in order to get things lined back up and save some cash. I don’t buy a whole of materials and what I do buy goes quickly, especially when my ideas are coming faster than I can get them onto a canvas or into Photoshop. (more…)
Art Materials — My Go-To Painting Tools

July 25th, 2018

ACRYLIC PAINTING

“Campfire” by Michael Daugherty

Painting is something I’ve been teaching myself over the last few years and am just now really starting to get a hang of.

I’m still searching for my own style and voice.

Up until I started painting my go-to medium was pencil and paper, then later came painting with acrylics and watercolors, and finally, I got into digital painting when I purchased my Wacom Intuos Comic graphics tablet, with which I do most of my artwork on nowadays.

I began using acrylic paint mainly due to the fact that it was cheaper than oil paint. But, after using acrylics, I found that I loved using that medium and just stuck with it, and I don’t see myself switching to oil paint anytime soon. (more…)

Tag: crafts

Handcrafts & Artwork

Getting to know a little about who I am and what I look for in an artist studio…

ACRYLIC PAINTING