Welcome and Thank You
Welcome! Thanks so much for signing up for my newsletter.
Let me introduce myself. I’m Lucinda and I’ve enjoyed making artwork since I’ve been a little girl. I have always followed my heart and passion to create art. Pursuing this as a full-time career goal was not easy for my first-generation Taiwanese immigrant parents to accept, but I’ve made it here! And I’d like to say that they are proud of what I’ve accomplished so far.
Yes, this newsletter has been a struggle to get started. (Has the pandemic derailed your best-laid plans as well?) But moving forward I hope to keep you updated with what’s happening in the studio (and my life); give you sneak peeks into new artwork in progress; and inform you of new products that have launched and where you can find them.
In the Studio: Spotlight
Along those lines, I’m excited to announce that I have a spotlight in the latest Uppercase Magazine! I’ve been unable to locate any copies locally so please let me know if anyone has seen it. I’d love to know.
My Own Garden of Creativity
When I cultivate my garden, I carefully prepare the best components by using vermicompost, vegetable scraps and waste to feed my worms that in turn create castings that naturally fertilize my soil. Similarly, when I cultivate creativity, I carefully prepare the space and environment that’s ideal. If I set aside time to explore, play and experiment without any expectations, I am free to make a mess, make mistakes, and discover a new way of creating. When I nurture my garden, I carefully observe the cycle of life: how bees, birds, and butterflies interact with my plants. Similarly, nurturing creativity has required me to recognize what inspires me. Not only does observing nature allow me to relax and enter a creative mindset, it inspires me as I watch the constant change of the insects, leaves, buds, flowers, fruit.
Hot Off the Press
My paintings have been reproduced as prints available exclusively in Belk stores!
(left) Framed 12"x12" print for Belk. (right) Original watercolor painting on paper.
(left) Original acrylic painting on canvas panel. (right) Framed 12"x12" print for Belk.
Keep an eye out in your local Belk store and if you happen to find these prints, I’d love to see a photo of them in your space. Send it to me and I can feature your photo on my Instagram! Follow me! @lucindawei
From Canvas to Product
Check out my new 2022 line of Blue Blossoms products at Demdaco.
(above) Original watercolor painting on paper. (below) Blue Blossom soup crock & bowl cozy, Bon Appétit cheese board and rectangular spoon rest for Demdaco.
Snail Mail
Lastly, if you signed up with your snail mail address, you should have received a 2021 holiday card and I hope you loved it as much as I love my studio helpers (Connery and Moneypenny). The “children” who help inspire me every day. If you missed out and want one, go ahead and reply with your address and I’ll make sure you’ll get a 2022 card.
Hope you enjoyed this brief update.
Until next time!
Lucinda
