CURIOSITIES??
{Who are the Burlap Harlots?}
3. Favorite designers? Fashion, interiors, jewelry, Art, Architecture? a few will do...
When I was 26 my friend, Erika and I were at Shasta Lake hanging out on the shore line taking in the Sunshine and visiting. She had brought with her some beading supplies and we started to "create". I remember how it brought such calm to me and how at that moment I had realized that I needed to get back in touch with my creative side.
Ralph Lauren. The late great Alexander Mcqueen. Donna Karen Love her work. I would have to say that Mr. Lauren is my top favorite. He has the ability to inspire me with just a swatch of fabric!
Being intimately connected with every step in the creative process. Art, to me, has to be the end result of ones true passionate pursuit. To create something that is an extension of ones soul. I do tend to lean towards creating pieces inspired from an archeological object or a period in time.
I find inspiration from all kinds of venues. Landscapes, movies, magazines and most importantly, History. The movies "Troy" and "300" were packed with all kinds of creative ideas!
Bonus:
Visual stimulation comes in via: Landscapes, movies etc. Then, usually between 3:00-6:00 a.m. it hits me! My mind will pull together a piece from stored ideas and images. This is truly the initial "raw" creative moment for me.
Coffee Talk With Viki ~
4. What is your mantra/motto?
To LOVE what I am doing.
6. As a designer what moves you? Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration from everything around me. I really LOVE old things, things with character and a story to tell. I think I'm pretty good at listening to that story and absorbing inspiration from it. I also find inspiration from my metal. It may sound weird, but a lot of times I will pick up a piece of metal and have no idea what I am going to do with it and I just hold it and the ideas start to form and I start working with that piece of metal until I'm happy with the result.
Who puts on this Shindig Anyway, you ask?
Well our story begins with the Fabulous four.
Monica Templeton~
{Head Harlot, Founder and Visionary Extraordinaire}
Victoria (Viki) Robinson Twyman~
{Methodical Harlot, Keeper of Important Matters}
Jae Jennings~
{Stylist Harlot, Visual Imagery & Creative Shenanigans }
Ursula Guderian~
{Mystical Harlot, Grounding Ethereal Muse}
We are excited to introduce the fab four to you
through a series of biographies,
By getting to know us, you are getting to know
what the Burlap Harlot Show is all about.
Monica Templeton
{Head Harlot}
Wife of sweet man & mom of 3 lovelies.
Prop-stylist, Interior rehab & Decor junque~y,
Up-cycling & Re-styling Furniture,
God lovin, Jill of all Trades-Mistress of none.
Hates shopping. Loves junque-ing.
Coffee Talk with Mo.....
1. What is your earliest memory of knowing you had an itch for design?
Being the youngest of 6, raised by a single mom who worked long days during the summer months, I would sometimes hop on my bike & ride all around the South Bay. I was always intrigued by neighborhood homes & would ride for hours through Japan town or near the university admiring Craftsman-style bungalows, Victorians, or English tudors. I loved the way the light played on these homes, while riding as the sun set, to get home before dark. I would imagine interiors & draw constantly during these long summer days as a kid.
2. Food/drink nourishment of choice when in design mode?
Coffee. Adding cream makes it a meal.
3. Favorite designers? Fashion, interiors, jewelry, Art, Architecture? a few will do...
Ralph Lauren for his classic clothing & interiors.
Alphonse Mucha for his gorgeous
Art Nouveau paintings.
Nancy Meyers for her beautiful set designs.
4. What is your mantra/motto?
Have nothing in your house that you
do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.
~William Morris.
5. As a designer what moves you? Where do you find inspiration?
Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata. My husband's warmth. My childrens' chatter & laughter.
Fresh coffee. Good wine. Sunday dinner. Classic movies, music, farmers markets, flea markets,thrift shops, coffee shops, cafes,restaurants, art, images, & nature.
(I do love certain movies for their set designs)...
(I do love certain movies for their set designs)...
Jae Jennings
{ Stylist Harlot }
After graduating from F.I.D.M. (The fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising) for interior design in Los Angeles,
My husband and I ventured North in 2000 to smell fresh air and raise our children in the country sunshine.
I consider myself to be an aesthetic alchemist: creator of visually stimulating, beautiful space and things. I feel design and being creative is my dharma, I get lost in space and time, nothing else seems to matter.
Coffee Talk With Jae...
1. What is your earliest memory of knowing you had an itch for design?
Well, my mom says I was designing in the womb. My earliest memory of a love for design had to have been my fascination with creating the houses for my Barbie’s. I didn’t have the dream house, So I had to make do with creating walls from L.P.s, folding up towels for beds and adorning them with different pillow cases for bed spreads. I loved to dress them too, but never really liked to actually ‘play’. The fun was in the creating. I also changed my room around all the time growing up.
2. Food/drink nourishment of choice when in design mode?
Yerba Mate’ definitely gets creative juices flowing in the A.M. Afternoons and evenings- Red wine... If I did not have to feed my family, I could definitely survive on finger foods.
3. Favorite designers? Fashion, interiors, jewelry, Art, Architecture? a few will do...
I have always loved Frank Lloyd Wrights’ organic interiors and architecture. I admire his ability to bring the outside in, his love of nature, clean lines and simplicity. He was a wild man,
a true genius before his time. William Morris’ Textiles are timeless.
4. What is your mantra/motto?
Hummm, So many…
“You do not need to have a lot of money to live richly”
~ Jae Jennings
“One person’s craziness is another persons reality”
~ Tim Burton
"Use it up, Wear it out, Make it do, or do without."
~ Old New England Saying
6. What inspires you?
I am inspired by others, nature, music, textiles, color,
wabi ~ sabi (the Japanese art of imperfection)
My husband and kiddos 'keep me keepin on'.
Life itself is an ongoing creative process.
Ursula A. Guderian
{Mystical Harlot, Grounding Ethereal Muse}
I was born in Mt. Shasta, raised in Northern California and currently live in Igo. I attended the Academy of Art College in San Francisco then returned to the North State area where my realization for creating jewelry was inspired. Art has always been a healing entity for me and I put forth that energy in my work. I create a line of "One of a Kind" and Limited Edition jewelry. I translate ancient and other worldly influences and images into unique, elegant contemporary creations. My jewelry is designed to touch all with a captivating mysticism. My intention is to provide a piece of art to wear that represents an extension of one’s self. The time that I spend on my work is always limited. My interests in life are my art work, my family and raising my 4 dogs.
Coffee Talk with Ursula
1. What is your earliest memory of knowing you had an itch for design?
When I was 26 my friend, Erika and I were at Shasta Lake hanging out on the shore line taking in the Sunshine and visiting. She had brought with her some beading supplies and we started to "create". I remember how it brought such calm to me and how at that moment I had realized that I needed to get back in touch with my creative side.
2. Food/drink nourishment of choice when in design mode?
It depends entirely on the time of day. If it is in the morning/early afternoon, I will drink Herbal Tea. If it is in the late afternoon or evening I will be drinking Red Wine. Always Red. Red till I am dead baby. Red till I am dead. ;)
It depends entirely on the time of day. If it is in the morning/early afternoon, I will drink Herbal Tea. If it is in the late afternoon or evening I will be drinking Red Wine. Always Red. Red till I am dead baby. Red till I am dead. ;)
3. Favorite designers? Fashion, interiors, jewelry, Art, Architecture? a few will do...
Ralph Lauren. The late great Alexander Mcqueen. Donna Karen Love her work. I would have to say that Mr. Lauren is my top favorite. He has the ability to inspire me with just a swatch of fabric!
4. What is your mantra/motto?
Being intimately connected with every step in the creative process. Art, to me, has to be the end result of ones true passionate pursuit. To create something that is an extension of ones soul. I do tend to lean towards creating pieces inspired from an archeological object or a period in time.
5 As a designer what moves you? Where do you find inspiration?
I find inspiration from all kinds of venues. Landscapes, movies, magazines and most importantly, History. The movies "Troy" and "300" were packed with all kinds of creative ideas!
Bonus:
6. How would you describe your creative process?
Visual stimulation comes in via: Landscapes, movies etc. Then, usually between 3:00-6:00 a.m. it hits me! My mind will pull together a piece from stored ideas and images. This is truly the initial "raw" creative moment for me.
Victoria Twyman
{ Methodical Harlot, Voice of Reason }
I am a wife of nearly 31 years, a mother to 5 grown children and grandmother to 2 wonderful teenage grandsons. I have been retired for about 5 years and am so enjoying the freedom to pursue my artistic dreams. I have, up to this point, been a self-taught jewelry artist - learning from tons of reading and watching videos;however, I have just started a metalsmith class and am looking forward to learning all of the tricks of the trade and improving on my skills. I create one-of-a-kind jewelry and home decor pieces using vintage and found objects. I am also now creating jewelry from metal - mostly copper and brass - and I think I have found my passion!!
1. What is your earliest memory of knowing you had an itch for design?
I grew up on a small farm and it seems like my brothers and I were always outside finding really cool stuff to make things out of. I remember taking the plastic strawberry baskets and weaving leaves and sticks through them. I would then add a piece of fabric around the top and tie it into a bow. I was so proud of those little baskets!!
2. Food/drink nourishment of choice when in design mode?Chocolate and Pepsi!!! I know, how bad can you get, right??? I am trying to give up the Pepsi, but you will NEVER take my chocolate away from me!!!!
3. Favorite designers? Fashion, interiors, jewelry, Art, Architecture? a few will do...This is a hard one for me because I have never been influenced by one style. I just love art and creative thinking - anything outside of the box. If I was to pick a fashion designer it would have to be Vera Wang because her clothing has such wonderful asymmetrical lines. As for a jewelry designer -
I grew up on a small farm and it seems like my brothers and I were always outside finding really cool stuff to make things out of. I remember taking the plastic strawberry baskets and weaving leaves and sticks through them. I would then add a piece of fabric around the top and tie it into a bow. I was so proud of those little baskets!!
2. Food/drink nourishment of choice when in design mode?Chocolate and Pepsi!!! I know, how bad can you get, right??? I am trying to give up the Pepsi, but you will NEVER take my chocolate away from me!!!!
3. Favorite designers? Fashion, interiors, jewelry, Art, Architecture? a few will do...This is a hard one for me because I have never been influenced by one style. I just love art and creative thinking - anything outside of the box. If I was to pick a fashion designer it would have to be Vera Wang because her clothing has such wonderful asymmetrical lines. As for a jewelry designer -
I want to grow up to be like Troy Hawkins!
He is my hero.
4. What is your mantra/motto?
To LOVE what I am doing.
To feel total joy and fulfillment from it.
5. How you you define a Burlap Harlot? What makes you one?A Burlap Harlot is non-judgmental, open to new and unique ideas and people. Willing to accept everyone for who they are - their uniqueness - their individuality.
5. How you you define a Burlap Harlot? What makes you one?A Burlap Harlot is non-judgmental, open to new and unique ideas and people. Willing to accept everyone for who they are - their uniqueness - their individuality.
Someone with an open mind and heart.
6. As a designer what moves you? Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration from everything around me. I really LOVE old things, things with character and a story to tell. I think I'm pretty good at listening to that story and absorbing inspiration from it. I also find inspiration from my metal. It may sound weird, but a lot of times I will pick up a piece of metal and have no idea what I am going to do with it and I just hold it and the ideas start to form and I start working with that piece of metal until I'm happy with the result.
