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Bloggers Q+A: Creature Comforts

Posted by Amy on Wednesday January 28, 2009

We’re kicking off a new series on Pikaland, and it’s something I’ve wanted to do for the longest time.

I’m very lucky to have known many bloggers who have helped Pikaland grow, and the more I think about it, it’s because of the common bond and interest that we share that makes our ties special. With the help of my blogger friends, we’re going to let you in on what makes each their blog tick — so that everyone can understand a little more about spreading the news out on their work, and also finding the right niche from where you can build a common ground.

They’re all very, very nice people and for our first guest, I’d like you to welcome Ez of Creature Comforts!

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Name: Ez
Blog: Creature Comforts
Contact: creaturecomfortsblog{AT}gmail.com

Who are some of your favourite artists, and is there a particular reason why are they your favorites?
A few of my favorite artists are:
Audrey Kawasaki
Julie Morstad (her site isn’t working for some reason)
Caitlin Shearer
Eveline Tarunadjaja
Julianna Swaney

I find that I’m attracted to art that has a sad or unsettling undercurrent to it. Something that seems sweet and serene at first glance but that you soon realize has a sightly off-kilter or foreboding quality to it will be right up my alley. I really like to see this executed subtly though. I feel like all of the artists listed above have that as a common theme. I find myself drawn back to their work again and again.

How would you describe CC’s blog style?
Creature Comforts is really a place for me to collect my inspirations and store them all in one place. In a lot of ways that makes it very much like my stream of consciousness… with my taste changing and evolving over time. It’s difficult for me to describe Creature Comforts as fitting a particular “style.” But I hope that it is constantly evolving and changing in good ways.

What catches your eye, and what would make you decide to blog about an artist’s work? Is there a certain style you’re looking for?
I love color… especially when it has been thoughtfully used. I also love works in graphite and other sketchy goodness.

And are there specific genres that you think might not be a good fit with your blog?
I don’t feature a lot of work that is specific to babies and kids because it doesn’t fit with what the majority of my readers like. I also don’t tend to be drawn to sci-fi related pieces. It’s just not my thing.

We know that some bloggers prefer to get submission emails in a certain way — are there any preference to how they should send in submissions to your blog?
Personality is huge. As someone who receives many product submissions a day, it is always really wonderful when I receive an email from an artist or designer who is genuine and truly passionate about what they do. Don’t forget to include a live link (a lot of people forget this) and a smallish sample image of your work is always a great way to pique my interest.

Are there any other tips you’d like to pass on to Pikaland’s readers about selling/marketing their work?
As a blogger I have to say that blogs are a great way to market and present yourself to a global market. Spend some time connecting with blogs that seem to mesh well with your artistic style. Leave genuine comments (not spam) on their posts, link to your work when appropriate, and above all else… always do what you love.

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{Thank you so very much Ez!}

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