Fabric Artist Jude Stuecker Answers our Art Questionnaire

Large and small fabric bags for cosmetics, coins, treasures by Jude

With spring in full swing, the fun, comfortable handmade clothing Jude Stuecker creates will be perfect for everyday wear and especially traveling.  Made of organic cotton, hand sewn and silk screened her tops and skirts add a touch of color to your outfit.  Her whimsical fabric purses are great for the loose item sin your handbag and have a theme to fit everyone.

Jude's handmade t-shirt and matching skirt

Let's do another round of the our weekly artist questionnaire based on the Pivot one from Inside the Actor's Studio on Bravo.  The questions have been changed to reflect an artist's point of view.  Jude was kind enough to respond to it and here are her answers....

1. What is your favorite color?

 

Salmony pink-orange

 

 

2. What is your least favorite color?

 

White (does white count?)

 

 

3. What turns you on creatively?

 

Bright colors, text, old drawings, childrens' book illustrations, music, fabric, sequins, beads.

 

 

4. What turns you off creatively?

 

Abstract images, limited color palates.

 

 

5. What is your idea of happiness?

 

So many things!  Family, friends, work, pastries, flowers, good books, lots of sleep... the balance of all these things and more.

 

 

6. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live?

 

I love Asheville, but I wouldn't mind spending a year or two in India, Italy, or the Pacific Northwest. 

 

 

7. Who is your favorite artist?

 

By far, Maira Kahlman

 

 

8. What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?

 

 Musician

 

 

9. What profession would you not like to?

 

Chemist

 

 

10. Describe your work in one word.

 

Accessible

Jude's knit top and skirt mix and march with anything

Jude's ginkgo applique skirt