A few years ago, I discovered the engaging talents of Kenneth Wingard while savoring the Christmas in July segments on the Hallmark Channel's original show Home & Family. From the moment I observed Ken's segments, I was hooked, almost to the point that if he was not going to be appearing on the show any given day, I was disinclined to watch. However, as time went on, I grew to adore the expertise of the entire family of cast members. Recently, Ken and I had the opportunity to briefly chat about how he got into the business as well as a few other highlights of his career and life.
RH: Ken, I cannot tell you how excited I am to talk with you! This has been a long time in the making.
KW: Thanks, Ruth. Yeah, I think we talked about doing this
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It's been kind of a full-circle life. I grew up in a craft-centric family. My mother and my grandmother both taught me how to crochet and to make rag rugs and do latch hook. All very early on. In middle school, I remember my dad built a craft room for me off our garage. I would spend every day after school and all summer long in that craft room tackling every sort of DIY. I was very arts-focused. When I went off to Princeton, I realized that I couldn't be a crafts maker for a career, and so I pursued architecture, which for me had a lot of the same principles of building, making and creating.
Once I got that degree and went out into the world, I knew I wanted to pursue something on a smaller scale. I wanted all that joy that comes with creating and designing but on a smaller scale. So I went into designing home furnishings. And that was when I was working for Pottery Barn. I was the head of Pottery Barn design for six or seven years. There I was basically doing DIY but with factories from China, Thailand and India. There were all these wonderful craftsmen who would design these amazing items that Pottery Barn had. From that, I started my own home furnishings company that I sold to places like Martha Stewart and Bed, Bath, and Beyond. I really grew that into a very large company. So it was basically DIY but with the factories doing all the
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I always think I have a favorite season, but as soon as we get into it, I start thinking about the next one. Obviously, I love Christmas especially with the kids and the over-the-top decorating. I love spring when everything is in full bloom and you're outside in that fresh air and you get to start doing these wonderful outdoor projects. But then summer, you have those lazy days at the beach. We have this ranch up in the country where we just love to spend time together. And those hot days when you're eating outside under the stars and it's still warm. But then Fall. The leaves start changing. The crispness in the air. The going to get the pumpkins. I don't see how people live in LA because they have no seasons. I fully wallow in all four
From small stick figures, to cartoon characters, to more realistic anatomy and detailed work. This only happened because of my dedication and constant practice with a pencil and paper. Though I do not consider myself the best artist, I became proud of my growth and motivation that branched out to other aspects of my life. This habit of practicing led me to take challenging courses and pursue other passions, like music. Though music seems a little minor in my life, it runs through the family, and I could never be where I am without the practice time I put in both my passions. The small details I picked up from them have helped me immensely in school. From motivation to not give up and the extra effort to understand the material, I created a process of how to do things, and I found myself grateful for the times where I felt lost, and found my way back. Through art, I found my sense of self and the motivation to excel and challenge myself in everything I
what I wanted to become. So after graduation I decided to explore my options at
I started my journey of furthering education at Brunswick Community College. I wasn't sure exactly what I wanted to major in but I knew I wanted to work with children no matter what. I started my college courses for nursing and quickly realized that I needed to do what I loved most, which is teaching young children. I switched my major to Early Childhood Education which was honestly the best decision I have ever made. I finished my degree in about two and a half years and was so happy to graduate. I actually graduated with honors (cum laude) which was a great accomplishment! I was so proud of myself! I had known since my first day in this major that I wanted to continue on after my associate's degree. I knew I was too dedicated to stop there. So I
When I was younger, the two holidays I looked forward to were always Thanksgiving and Christmas. This time of the year always is the happiest because everything feels so refreshing because I am spending quality time with the people I love most. When it comes to Thanksgiving and Christmas, I always seem to have the most memorable good and bad moments. These holidays have very different meanings but have the same feeling because it symbolizes, good food, good times with family and a whole lot of drama.
It started when I was young, making paper airplanes with my father and friends. We made a myriad of planes as we each competed to produce the best design. As they evolved, experimentation and creativity were the keys to success. Eventually, I stumbled upon paper cranes. The first few ended in crumpled wads of paper. The folds were unlike any I had done before, and frustration set in after many failed attempts. I began taking suggestions from different people and combining them with my own knowledge and ideas. Soon I could fold a crane in under a minute or even
Different seasons appeal to people for a variety of reasons. While some people enjoy the winter and its holiday cheer, others prefer the spring when the hills are green and the world is seemingly reborn. Each season has its benefits, but I, myself, prefer the summer because I don’t have to go to school, and I truly enjoy the weather.
SEASONS, THEY HAPPEN ABOUT THE SAME TIME EVERY YEAR. Everyone has a favorite season it could be fall, winter or any other season. For me I like fall the most because the weather is not too hot or too cold. Fall is a favorite season of mine because of young life, marching band, and the trips I get to go on.
A few months ago I was at my local hardware store looking for some door hinges because the day before one of the doors in my house fell off the wall because the hinges were put on poorly, but when I was shopping for some new hinges, out the corner of my eye I saw some random guy pick up a small wooden side table and I thought to my self where did carpentry start. So, I researched what sort of people used it, the technology that had, and the sort of things they made. These are the things I found.
It all changed for me when my school (Springfield High School) introduced the graphic design program my junior year. I have had experience creating designs and whatnot before then but from there I was introduced to professional software from Adobe. I caught onto the program fast before my classmates and accelerated past lessons. My teacher noticed and then gave me small projects to work on. I soon started to make posters that would be posted around the school, which motivated me to keep creating.
Everything that I do has an artistic side to it, whether it be looking at a picture on the Internet or seeing a cookie dish. I look at what it took to make and how could I possible recreate it. Every time I go into a store I go straight for the home decor section to see if there is a pot that I want to recreate or a painting that I want to create. I have a large passion for art that will never go away and can only be tamed by learning more and sharing my knowledge about art. Art is the only way that I show my creativity and is the only way I can express myself, which is why I feel it is the best career for me.
My favorite season of the year is summer because of the warm weather, the school vacation, and the endless fun. I really enjoy the warm weather because it’s the perfect atmosphere to do outdoor activities. My favorite part about summer has to be the fact that school is closed for two months. During summer, you’re free to do whatever you want, not worrying about curfew or waking up early for school. Summer time is a great time to relax with friends and family by soaking up the sun at a beach or simply having dinner together.
...on then come to my mind graphic design. I was influenced by Students which did graphic design in universities as I was keep researching, it was a fantastic as I have studied in GCSE Art & Design, Design Technology Graphics and A levels Applied Art & Design Graphics. It experienced to discover me that I found finally my deduction.
When the term seasons come to mind, most people think of the four major weather seasons; summer, fall, winter, and spring. But, within these four, there are far more interesting seasons to notice and associate with that specific time of year. For example, the first part of the year tends to yield many blushing brides vowing to a lifelong commitment and friendship with their groom and therefore is considered wedding season. Similar seasons are wound throughout the year such as football season, engagement season, and swimsuit season, but the most wonderful time of the year is by far the holiday season. For many reasons, the holiday season, the time ranging from Thanksgiving to New Years, brings a feeling of togetherness and joy that simply is
You might think that art and crafts has nothing to do with sciences. most of people has the idea that science is far away from art. however art has a strong relation with science and they complete each other .arts and crafts built great minds in the history of science.
Many artists say that they were born to do art, that it was always in their blood and that they cannot remember a time that art was not a part of their lives. For me, this was exactly the opposite. I was always trying to do my best in science and mathematics and art was not even on my radar until I was a freshman in high school where I met my first inspiration for art, Zack Smithey. I was lucky enough to have Mr. Smithey as a guide for the start of my art career all four years in high school and he really pushed me to develop my portrait work. He helped me develop the foundation of my artwork, but at that point I was merely duplicating what I was seen and really had not developed an aesthetic of my own. For me, art was a challenge for me to