Make Art That Sells E-course

{Project 1, Cell Phone Case, Digital, 2014}

Prints, Phone Cases and Skins Available for sale HERE

I recently signed up for a 6 month long e-course with agent Lilla Rogers. It's called "Make Art That Sells". This past weekend I finished my first project for the course and had a pretty good time doing it! I have to say, the cost of the class seems like a bargain as it has really lit a fire inside me to really create the kind of art I am inspired by. You know the art school speaker adage, "Do the kind of work you want to do"? It's true! Except, when I was in art school I didn't really know what kind of work I wanted to do. My style will probably always be a little all over the place, but it helps get a variety of jobs and it keeps like interesting. However, this class is helping me hone some of the skills that have sat dormant for months (maybe even *gulp* years). I'm feeling really hungry for some good, strong work that I'm really excited about. This class, so far, is doing exactly that.

Illustration Friday - Winter

{Digital, 2010}

{Printed Cards, 2010}

{Back of Cards, 2010}

Wishing everyone a magical and Merry Christmas! I love being able to share my artwork with the world through this blog and I appreciate every single person who comes here to take a look. A few posts back I shared the top illustration, which was done as the main image for my family (ie. my husband and our menagerie of pets) Christmas card. I said I would share the final printed version, which I got from Overnight Prints. They turned out very nice with wonderful colors and great quality.

More Halloween Etsy Updates

{Halloween Decoration, 2009}

{Mini Decorations, 2009}

{Halloween Decoration Detail, 2009}

{Halloween Decorations, 2009}

I've been working on these mixed media decorations, hoping to get them in my Etsy shop with enough time before Halloween. I still have a few to finish up, but they are all very similar. There are two sizes. The larger ones are $14.50 and the smaller are $7.50. Going to a Halloween party this year? Why not get one for the hostess as a special "thanks!"?

As always, thank you for stopping by, I love having visitors on my blog! 

Promotional Postcard Spring 2009

{Promo Card Front, 2009}

{Promo Card Back, 2009}

{Finished Product Photo, 2009}

{Finished Product Photo, 2009}

My promotional cards were delivered Monday, so I thought I would post some pictures of them. I always like to see what other artists do for promotion, I think its interesting to see different approaches to trying to catch some attention from a potential client! Hope these bring me a little work!!

4 Seasons Poster

I just finished putting this poster together for a client. He is giving it to his wife to put in her classroom. I think the print will look adorable in a school room! Many regular visitors to my blog have already seen at least one or two of these illustrations. They were part of my senior show last summer.
All of my work is always available as a print! Just contact me at candartist@aol.com!

Daisies Lino Block

I started carving a lino block today of some English Daisies that I recently bought to plant in my garden. (I haven't yet, because it snowed yesterday...but I think this winter stuff is almost over) I haven't finished carving it quite yet, but you can see the intention of the design. I think I will print some cards and mini prints for my Etsy shop when I get to it. I have an enormous amount of freelance work due in the middle of the week, so hopefully I can find a little extra time to print a few.
Meanwhile, today, all the snow melted so I started some little seedlings of poppies, columbine along with some others. I brought them inside for the night, and put them by the deck window so that they get some sun. I still don't trust the weather or all the hungry animals. I love seeing the sprouts peek up through the soil for the very first time. It's satisfying. Just like making art.