ELYSE ALLEN 00 TX

Elyse Allen Textiles

Based in Santa Fe, NM

How does your current creative practice tie into your time spent at RISD?

Certainly, my studio practice and work ethic have something do with my (long) time at RISD! I work very hard, which I learned to do during Freshman Foundation, and in the Weaving studio.

What are some of the most important practices for your creative process?

My Tibetan Tiger Rugs- they are based on woven Tibetan Tiger Rugs, but they are latched and collaged with merino wool and felted cashmere and embellished with Swarovski Crystals.

How have you dealt with the challenge of maintaining a creative practice that feeds your soul but also helps pay the bills?

If you think about business as an integral part of the creative process, they will not compromise one another. Harmony between these seemingly opposite worlds is key, as one strongly influences the other. Bills will get paid and your creative practice will be maintained if you have

To see more of  Elyse’s work, visit www.elyseallentextiles.com