About

Why did you choose the name Noodle-Doodle?

The words noodle and doodle are both good fits for me. Plus, they sound funny together.

noodle – 1) slang for the head; 2) a fool or simpleton; 3) to improvise, experiment, or think creatively; 4) a blog entry about the mundane; 5) a blog entry about the ridiculous

doodle – 1) to draw or scribble idly; 2) to waste time in a foolish activity; 3) a foolish or silly person

What is this blog about?

I started this blog in 2004 without a very clear idea of my purpose. Always, my intention was to focus on creativity, inspiration, and imagination, but somewhere along the way I strayed and just started writing crap. In 2010, I renewed my focus. With this rebirth, I hope to finally return to my original purpose.

Art
It was always my intention for my blog to focus on my art. I do talk about my art a lot, whether it’s my newest artistic pursuit, old favorites I’m revisiting, or experiments to recharge my creativity. I also talk a lot about my feelings about my art. My emotions are pretty much all over the place, from passionate to insecure.

Crafting
Like art, but not. There aren’t many crafts I haven’t tried, and I write about a lot of them here. I’m not a great resource for any particular craft, but rather a smorgasbord of craft stuff. I talk about a wide variety of projects I try, from textiles to wood carving. There’s always something new.

Stuff in my head
Other stuff I write about is whatever is hanging around the inside of my head. Sometimes, it’s movies. Sometimes, it’s politics or religion. Sometimes, I need to rant or rave about a product or service. And sometimes, it’s just a bunch of randomness.