Featured stories 

by Take Two

Articles, artist interviews, and student stories - offering insight into creative practice, process, and possibility.

Articles (5)

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Hillary Waters Fayle: Alive in Beauty

American fibre artist Hillary Waters Fayle spoke to Take Two about her life,...

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Deborah-Kruger artwork

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Deborah Kruger: Overnight success in 40 years

Contemporary fibre artist Deborah Kruger creates stunning feathers from...

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Anna Wagner-Ott: Obsessive & Passionate about Art

Painter, weaver, fibre artist, sculptor. Anna Wagner-Ott is all of these and...

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Samantha Bryan-and-her-book

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Samantha Bryan: In which there are fairies

Journey into a world of quirky fairies as we talk to artist Samantha Bryan...

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close up of artwork by Cas Holmes

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Cas Holmes: Teaching art in the community

Based in the UK, well-known fibre artist Cas Holmes has spent time teaching art...

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Donna Watson and becoming the journey

Mixed media artist Donna Watson spoke to Take Two about her evolution from...

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Artwork by Clarissa Callesen

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Clarissa Callesen: A gentle guide to creating during a crisis

The world has changed and it can be hard to think clearly, let alone be...

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Artwork by Roxanne Evans Stout

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Roxanne Evans Stout: A teacher’s journey

Roxanne Evans Stout explains her journey to create her own qualification and...

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Lorna Crane creation

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Lorna Crane: For love of country

Painter and mixed media artist Lorna Crane talks about her ‘Australian-ness’...

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Close up of artwork by Cordula Kagemann

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Cordula Kagemann: Circles and Horizons

Fibre artist Cordula Kagemann combines paper and textiles to create stunning...

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Artwork by Tara Axford

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Tara Axford: Rise of the Sunday Shelfie

Mixed media artist Tara Axford talks about her artistic journey, her passion...

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Zora Verona: Feathered Collaborators

Artist Zora Verona creates bird nests. Intrigued, Take Two had a chat with Zora...

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Liz Hamilton Quay: A Passion for Sharing Art 

Liz Hamilton is a sculptural fibre and materials artist and an assistant...

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Barbara Schneider: The unseen and the in-between 

Wabi-sabi is the Japanese philosophy of seeing beauty in imperfection. We spoke...

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Jason Horejs: the art of business and the business of art

Dreaming of a gallery show? Here’s an in-depth interview with Xanadu Gallery...

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Shin-lee Chin artwork

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Shin-hee Chin: Salvation of Heaven 

Fibre and mixed media artist Shin-hee Chin shares her unique takes on life, art...

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Artist Q&A with Helen Terry Part Two: Four Sketchbooks

A wrap-up of Take Two’s Live Q&A with UK-based artist Helen Terry, where we...

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Barbara Franc

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Barbara Franc: For the Love of Animals

From early dreams of being a vet to a career at the BBC, Barbara Franc now...

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Sabine Kaner artwork

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Sabine Kaner: Starting With an Idea

UK-based Sabine Kaner uses art to express her views on the world. Learn more...

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Artwork by Nerissa Cargill Thompson

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Nerissa Cargill Thompson: Sustainability and old trousers

Artist Nerissa Cargill Thompson is dedicated to sustainability. She spoke to...

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Neil Holland: The case of the Weeping Woman 

Prepare yourself for something different this time as document examiner Neil...

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Artwork by Lindsay Olson

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Lindsay Olson: Bridging two worlds 

Lindsay Olson works in the space where art and science collide. Take Two had...

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Shelley Rhodes: Fragmentation and Repair

Artist and author Shelley Rhodes lives to take stitching to another level. Take...

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Margery-Amdur

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Margery Amdur: In between arts and crafts

With a decade-spanning career, Margery Amdur's work has been exhibited around...

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Helle Jorgensen artwork

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Helle Jorgensen: Being an Artist and a Person Are the Same Thing

From medical science to multidisciplinary art, Take Two spoke with artist Helle...

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Kristy Kún flowers

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Put your hands to work: with Kristy Kún

Take Two caught up with US-based textile artist Kristy Kún to talk about her...

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Artwork by Shona Wilson

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Shona Wilson: Finding missing gods in small spaces 

Australian visual artist Shona Wilson has an affinity for nature and small...

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Abby Monroe: Finding Your Inner Maiden

Artist Abby Monroe went on a journey to discover her inner artist. Join us as...

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Ana Žanić: Spontaneity and Play 

Croatian-born, US-based artist Ana loves spontaneity. She shared her artistic...

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Artwork by Clare Celeste

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Clare Celeste: Service to the Earth

Artist and environmentalist Clare Celeste shares her passion for the...

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Toni Hartill: Different Directions

Join Take Two to learn how fibre artist Toni Hartill takes different directions...

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Willemien de Villiers artwork

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Willemien de Villiers: Automatic writing

Artist Willemien de Villiers shared time with Take Two to talk about her art,...

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Alice Hume working on artwork

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Alice Hume: Weaving History

Imagine being handed the keys to your dream studio without selling even one...

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Claire Benn: Dig deep

UK-based textile artist Claire shares her thoughts on art vs design and how...

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Ann Goddard: Mixed Media

Ann uses mixed media to create her unique, boundary-pushing art. Take Two...

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Artwork by Ava Roth

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Ava Roth: In Collaboration With Bees 

Ava is an encaustic painter, embroiderer, and mixed media artist. Take Two was...

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Jason Logan: Making Ink

Toronto-based illustrator and designer Jason took time to talk to Take Two...

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Alice Fox: Textile Artist

Textile artist Alice Fox explains her background, discusses her work and...

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Tansy Hargan: It’s About Colour

UK artist Tansy works the rainbow and explores the whole spectrum, listening...

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Fleur Woods: A Stitch in Time

Fleur made the impressive leap from commercial art to making art for her own...

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