Handmade N Beyond spoke with Creator of Vaibhavi and JV creations
Name: Jothi Vinod
Location: Sharjah,
UAE
How did you get your start?
As a child and teenager I had an
inclination towards arts and crafts, loved this show M.A.D on POGO, used to
note down things to do, but most of the times lack of time or unavailability of
materials kept me away from the world of creativity. Glass painting was the first form I tried,
thanks to one of my friends who briefed me about the basics.
During my post-maternity rest phase, I took
up jewelry making from a neighbour aunty and was engrossed in jewelry making
whenever I could find time to spare.
Once I settled in the UAE and our kid started school, I had enough free time and needed to keep myself engaged. Hence, brushed up my interest, took formal classes in paper quilling, and tried various creative things.
Once I settled in the UAE and our kid started school, I had enough free time and needed to keep myself engaged. Hence, brushed up my interest, took formal classes in paper quilling, and tried various creative things.
What INSPIRED you and WHEN…
I always loved colours, I just love to wee
through the clothes displayed in textile shops for the colour combinations and
textures……I am self-taught mostly but yes Google Guru was always there to
help!!!!
Inspiration to start a business came when I
had enough free time and when I saw many facebook pages where artists displayed
their work and even sold via facebook business pages. So I thought of trying too.
Do you have formal training?
I took a basic jewelry making class and a workshop on paper quilling basics.
I took a basic jewelry making class and a workshop on paper quilling basics.
What is your day job?
I am a homemaker. My day starts even before the Sun is up, finish all my work early enough to create something everyday and I am happy the way I do.
I am a homemaker. My day starts even before the Sun is up, finish all my work early enough to create something everyday and I am happy the way I do.
What's the best part of having your own
business?
Flexible timings, freedom to try what I
like are the best. In the name of biz I
get to spend on beads, paper and other craft stuff and can do hours of shopping
at craft stores, bliss!
How do you plan for the future of your
business?
I am not a big fan of planning, I do things
spontaneously but yes I am leaning and will definitely improve over course of
time.
As an Artist, what is your biggest
frustration?
Frustration comes to me when the outcome is
not as I imagined, when someone disturbs me when I am in a mood to create and
when customers bargain without taking into account the effort and love we have
put into each piece.
Are there any crafters/artists/designers
that you particularly look up to?
No one in particular, but I keep browsing
to see what other artists are creating and try to achieve a level of perfection
that others have. HNB has introduced to
me many artists/crafters who are great inspiration for me.
What advice can you offer other creative
people who are just starting out and following their passions?
You may not be successful initially, have
faith in self, enjoy what you do.
Perfection is the key, so try to achieve perfection in what you do. Success has to knock your door sooner or
later.
How can fans purchase your work? Do you
take custom orders and special requests?
My creations can be purchased through my
facebook page JV Creations or Vaibhavi.
I also take custom orders. I can
be contacted on jothikannur@gmail.com
or craftyvaibhavi@gmail.com for
any queries.
JV Creations: https://www.facebook.com/pagesjvcreations
