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Entries from April 2009
April 30, 2009
April 29, 2009
April 26, 2009
Creating a Brand Image for Art Business
You can see that I have added my new logo to the top of the page. Working on my website, Both logos and websites are part of your branding image, as well as your business cards, and letterhead . I am working on the design of my business card and letterhead as I write. I just wanted to share with you what I have currently completed.
My website is up and running. There are some areas that I need to work on, but for now it works. I was beble to create this website using Wix.com. Great site for creating flash websites.
Wix.com have lots of templates that you can edit to add your own personality. I was able to edit a template that was designed for an photographer website. O did I mention that the site allows you to design and host your site for free- of course with ads. Try it out for yourself and let me know of your thoughts.
April 22, 2009
6 Eco- Friendly Art Supply Companies
Today is Earth Day! As an artist who cares and wants to preserve our environment I thought it would be a good ideal to share with you a list of 6 art supply companies that offer eco-friendly art supplies.
Happy Shopping!
April 20, 2009
7 Ideas for Pricing Your Artwork
Pricing artwork is something I struggle me often. I am not sure to price it based on what's happening in the ecomony or price it based on who can offend to buy my artwork. Well I came across this great series from Esty. And it has really helped me with pricing my artwork. I hope it helps you with pricing your work also.
April 18, 2009
Following a Designer's Dream
I have a girlfriend, Camille who is working on becoming a fashion designer. She is entering her first fashion week, which will be held in Charlotte, NC. She has a background in fashion but she is not working in the field. Like many of us, following a dream.
I was really glad to help Camille out with this project. She hired me to create a banner for her blog and to offer her advice on marketing. We will soon have her facebook up and running. And I hope to start her off with tweeter also. But I have to take one step at a time. Camille wanted to use her blog to allow others a chance to see the process of creating a collection. She takes through selecting fabric, color schemes, creating patterns and much much more.
Check her out at Gaulene's Dream.blogspot.com Go ahead follow this new up incoming designer on her journey to fashion stardom. We have all had a dream, so let cheer Camille on with hers.
Below is the banner that was created, it is inspired by her sketches and her overall clean, and classic fashions.
What dreams do you have? Send me your comments.
April 15, 2009
Inspired by Femke de Jong
I am currently inspired and excited to have found the artwork of Netherlands born illustrator Femke de Jong. Her work is beautiful and full of inspiration for new and old collage artist.The surreal effect of her work allows the viewer to create his/her own narrative story.
Amelia's Magazine currently has her worked featured. Read more to get insight on what has inspired her to create such great artwork.
April 13, 2009
April 10, 2009
My 38th Birthday!
This Sunday I will be 38 years old. It does not seem like I am really getting older. I feel wonderful and I am totally enjoying my life, it could not be better. Of course there are some ups and downs, but it would not be life, if we did not have some type of excitement.
My plans are to spend time with my guy and my family. My birthday falls on Easter Sunday, so there will be plenty of food to eat and people around to celebrate with.
In my 38 years of life I have accomplished and experienced some wonderful things - found a job I love, started a business, acquired new and fabulous friends, finished my BA, MA degree and is working on finishing my doctorate degree. I brought my first house, decorated it all by myself, started a art career, and I've been able to spend quality time with my 93 year old granddaddy.... the list goes on.
I just so grateful for another year. I am totally looking forward to many more, and for bigger and better life events.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!
April 08, 2009
22 Free Things To Manage Your Business & Your Life
I found a great blog post on The Mogul Mom - 22 Free Things To Manage Your Business and Your Life. This blog post is full of great resources for those of us on a budget.
Boeing to chop 10,000 jobs. Starbucks closes 300 stores & cuts 6,700 jobs. Caterpillar laying off 2,000 more workers. AOL axing 700 jobs in cost cutting move. U.S. Postal Service considers cutting delivery to 5 days. Circuit City lets 34,000 people go & enters liquidation. Intel fires 6,000 workers. Economy shrinks at fastest clip since 1982. Recession appears to be picking up steam.
We all know that America is going through an economic crisis and most of us have probably been affected by it in some way. Times are indeed tough.
But as mom entrepreneurs, we’re a tenacious bunch who isn’t likely to give up that easily. We’re going to keep building our businesses, even if we have pinch pennies, go at a slower pace and do much of the work ourselves.
Here are 22 free things to help you manage your business and your life.
1. Jott.com–capture thoughts, create to-do’s and set reminders with a simple phone call. Jott captures your voice, turns it into text and sends it where you want it–helping you stay on top of everything.
Click here to read more.
Alease
An Educator, Creative Entrepreneur, Motivational Speaker, and Mixed Media Artist
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