Interview: Kerry Lemon


Posted by Amy on Tuesday June 30, 2009

Next up on our artist interview is the lovely Miss Kerry Lemon whom I’ve had the pleasure of discovering when she submitted her thoughts on personal style in the second issue of the Good to Know zine. I love her beautiful, intricate lines and the distinct repetition of patterns found throughout her works.

Name: Kerry Lemon
Location: Surrey UK
Website: www.kerrylemon.co.uk
Shop: kerrylemon.etsy.com
Blog: kerrylemon.blogspot.com
Illustration media: Drawing

Tell us a little more about yourself!
My name is Kerry Lemon and I live with my wonderful creative boyfriend Steve and our two tabby cats Champ and Chief. I set up my business as an artist/illustrator in October 2008 and I am so excited to be doing exactly what I love.

As a child I was always drawing, I would spend hours drawing every hair on a tiger’s face, or the close texture of a carpet. Drawing remains a daily passion, and my interest in line, pattern and repetition is evident in the scales of a lizard, texture of a biscuit or tiles upon a roof. I enjoy working out how to construct these inherent patterns, and once the pattern is developed, repeating it in order to complete the drawing offers a creative, repetitive, and rewarding task.

I draw highly detailed works in sketchbooks, often on location, and then scan and colour them digitally. I love the process and inherent beauty of drawing as a process and product, and I particularly enjoy drawing the natural world. The chance to capture the way I see the world using only paper and a pen offers endless subject, challenge and appeal; there is nothing I would rather do.

What stands out about living in the UK, and what is your daily schedule like?
I couldn’t say what stands out about living in the UK as I’ve never lived anywhere else, but I love the UK (even the rain!). I am very lucky to live where I do, in a quiet pretty village on the edge of Windsor Great Park yet close to the museums and galleries of London.

My drawing days start with feeding my gorgeous tabby cats, and then a giant cup of coffee whilst checking emails. I listen to BBC Radio Four all day long as I find it excellent company, but as soon as I start drawing I zone out and can’t hear it anymore. If the drawing is going well then I’m likely to remain in my studio (in the spare room of our flat) until Steve comes home. If the drawing is going badly then I’ll take a break by looking through my favourite art books and old sketchbooks, have another giant cup of coffee and have another go. My drawing days are really precious so I always make sure that I’ve planned out what I need to get done the night before to make sure that I get the most out of it. I’m a real list person!

How did you get your start in illustration?
I got my start in illustration from QEST, the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust. They awarded me a scholarship of £10,000 to study illustration in Cambridge which was completely life changing and I will always be very grateful!

Could you tell us more about your thought process when you start a piece?
Everything starts with drawing for me, ideally I would have the time to sketch and play for a long time but that’s not always possible. Often it starts with a lot of research, particularly if I’m illustrating a piece that I know little or nothing about.

Do you keep a journal/sketchbook, and would you mind if we had a sneak peek?
I am such a fan of sketchbooks, they help me to remember places and thoughts and have come in helpful providing a wealth of images for last minute commissions!

What or who inspires you?
I am influenced by everything, but particularly (and in no particular order) Outsider Art, Indian Miniature Painting, Islamic patterns, Textile design, Van Gogh’s drawings, Bonnard’s colour, Rococo chocolate’s packaging, Carll Cneut and Joanna Concejo.

What keeps you motivated?
It’s not something that requires motivation, I just really love drawing!

What’s your favourite tool?
Fine line black pens.

Are you a full-time artist?
Nope. I supplement my business income by working three days a week in Arts Development for the local council. The role of Arts Development is to support local artists, and to promote and provide opportunities for the community to engage in the arts, so it’s a really nice way to supplement my income, and a great chance to meet and network with other artists.

Where do you see yourself within the next few years?
I would love to attract more commissions and exhibitions and to have stopped biting my nails!

What message do you want to send out to people about your work?
I just hope that the work conveys how much I love to draw, I am so passionate about my practice.

Tell us something random about yourself!
I am a tiny 4? 10? person with size 3 feet and an excellent tap dancer.

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Andrea D’Aquino


Posted by Amy on Monday June 22, 2009

Happy Monday! I thought I’d start the week with an interview with Andrea D’Aquino, an artist based in New York. Her work is a mix of collages and illustrations; and you can also find her work in Velocity, a gallery and showroom based in Seattle.

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Name: Andrea T. D’Aquino
Location: New York, NY
Website/Shop: www.andreadaquino.com / andreadaquino.bigcartel.com
Blog: www.andreadaquino.com/news/page.news.html
llustration media: Multi-media (drawing, painting, collage, digital)

Tell us a little more about yourself!
Well, I have lived several lives as an art director, already. I’ve designed ads for Giorgio Armani, done shoots with Kate Moss, been on film sets with great cinematographers for tv spots that I’ve written, and collaborated with some of the best illustrators and photographers around. But somehow, as wonderful as all that is, I still found myself somewhat creatively unsatisfied. So I slowed down. I spent several summers in Italy (France and Spain, too), learned to speak Italian. Got a schnauzer. Somewhere along the way, I rediscovered my own creative nature, and how to express it not for a client, but for myself.

Where do you live currently? What is the best thing about living in your place, and what is your daily schedule like?
I live and work in an NYC apartment. Not a bad size, by most standards, but it’s important to keep my space well-organized. I start each day with a long dog walk, Occasionally, I can be found hand-coloring paper with tea, coffee, and even beets, among other things, for use in my work. Other days, I have deadlines and a graphic problem to solve, and I generally enjoy the process. It mostly feels like play, which is the only way to do it well and not even feel like working at all! This is the truth, and I feel endlessly lucky.

How did you get your start in illustration?
I’ve been drawing all my life. Since childhood I have been extra receptive to images of all kinds, from Saturday morning tv shows, to great Art. I can still picture a Captain Fantastic Elton John album cover, from when I was maybe 8 years old. As well as painting in the Metropolitan Museum of Art of St. John the Baptist’s severed head on a plate. I drew photo-realistic pictures of the Beatles incessantly that my friends hung on their bedroom walls. A bit later, I learned about typography and classic design, and found myself working in the most creative ad agencies, where I met and worked with some spectacularly talented people. Now, I’ve returned to my original inspiration – drawing pictures, and here I am.

Could you tell us more about your thought process when you start a piece?
If anything, I try to empty my mind of any and all thoughts, as much as possible, anyway! I often find myself looking at Medieval Art and botanical/scientific/historic engravings. Psychedelic 70s graphics. Great typography. Listen to music. I try to stay open to free association so that any and every thought is welcome, unjudged… and mysteriously, things happen. Its like tuning in to a radio station that sometimes comes in loud and clear, other times, is a little static-y. I am just here to receive it and describe it.

Do you keep a journal/sketchbook, and would you mind if we had a sneak peek?

Yes. I draw. Though often, my version of “sketching” is cutting up paper and collaging/painting/gluing with abandon. I try not to worry about doing anything “good”. I am spontaneous, and let accident happen. Often, its utterly horrific. But sometimes, bits and pieces find their way into more finished work.

What or who inspires you?
Other artists, of all kinds. In no particular order: Guy Bourdin, Marc Bolan, Milton Glaser and Pushpin Studios. I am enamored anything 70s from graphics to film, Peter Max. Medieval Art, Jan Van Eyck, Eric Rohmer, Woody Allen, Joni Mitchell, Alan Watts, Lewis Carroll, Tadanori Yokoo, the short films of Kenneth Anger, Hipgnosis. The Wizard of Oz. The Virgin Suicides (the book), 9 Short Stories by JD Salinger. Fancy french pastries. Great perfume. Google one and all, worth the effort.

What keeps you motivated?
Looking at my work and thinking, “I can do better than that”, or somehow that I haven’t quite crystallized the images in my mind to paper quite yet. I enjoy looking at other artist’s work….though I find that in the end, it works out best to do my own thing, without thinking TOO much about what anyone else is doing.

What’s your favourite tool?
An eraser? I only said that because everyone says “ a pencil”. But, its true. A pencil. While I try to keep obvious digital effects to a minimum in my work, I admit, I am addicted to my computer. For researching random images, to being able to find a Kate Bush or David Bowie video circa 1977, I love it.

Are you a full-time artist?
Yes. I can handle offices for short bursts, need be. But for longer stretches, my spirit literally suffocates. Many people ask me if I feel isolated or bored being freelance…..well, occasionally. But the fact is, it suits me to spend long stretches by myself. Plenty of voices inside my own head. If I get tired of them, I go have a coffee somewhere in the neighborhood to clear my mind.

What advice would you like to give people who are interested in being an artist full-time?
We all get discouraged sometimes, but follow your own vision. Don’t gravitate towards trends just because they are popular. Most creative people struggle with balancing art and commerce. And its easy to get sucked into thinking that everyone else is doing great. Some are fortunate to hit on something, that for whatever reason, is in vogue. But do what YOU do, but be open to the reactions of others. I think you need a certain amount of backbone to hear it, take it in, but not be discouraged by it. Or ignore it, if need be. But continue and trust your own rhythms. Try not to freak out. Everyone’s are different. Hey, Bach Remedy Stress Relief Spray, why not. ;-)

Where do you see yourself within the next few years? I’d like to see my work in various mediums, from print to motion, and exposed to new people. Beyond that, I have a vision of myself painting like Jackson Pollock in a huge barn, with the luxury to be as spontaneous and messy as possible. Minus the part about drinking and driving into a tree.

What message do you want to send out to people about your work?
I suppose that its all about the exuberance and humor of childhood, along with a certain melancholy about the fact that it is gone forever. Both colorful and decayed.
Glittery but faded. I am trying to be true to myself.

Tell us something random about yourself!
I have a kind of obsession with making my studio smell nice, convinced that it enhances creativity. I have wide array of ambient room sprays. May I suggest lavender, amber, citrus, or any of the Diptyque scents? As long as its natural, nothing artificial or perfumey.

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Doodlers Anonymous: Ted McGrath


Posted by Amy on Saturday June 6, 2009

Hello, I am Amy and I am a doodle addict.

And since we’re sharing today, I’d like to also share that I love looking into artists sketchbooks to see their doodles, ideas and also sneak a peek into their process. Imagine my delight when I heard that Doodlers Anonymous (one of my latest favourite blogs, by the way) has just featured Ted McGrath’s sketchbooks in an awesome feature – an interview where he can only draw out his answers.

Interested to know how a pen can act as a voice? Well, head to DA’s fabulous sketchbook interview with Ted and see for yourself!

{Thanks OKAT!}

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I’ll be closing the comments for the Good to Know issue #2 giveaway in 12 hours, so if you want to get in on the action, better hurry! ;)

I’m hoping to cross off a lot of items on my to-do list during the weekend, so I’ll see you all on Monday!

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Anna Bond // Rifle Design


Posted by Amy on Tuesday June 2, 2009

I have this big plan of gocco-ing all my wedding invites (the party is loosely scheduled to be next year!) And I know one thing is for sure – it will be illustrated and hand-lettered by yours truly! So when I saw these beautiful illustrated wedding stationery by Anna Bond of Rifle Design I was saying YES YES YES!

If you’re all up for a fun and lively party, so why should an invite to one of the happiest event of your life be any different? ;)

{Discovered via HOW blog}

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Good to Know #2 Launch!


Posted by Amy on Saturday May 30, 2009

Good to Know #2

I’m thrilled to launch the second issue of the Good to Know project with not just one, but three zine giveaways!

If you haven’t heard, the Good to Know project is full of advice + inspiration from artists/illustrators/designers on creativity, business and life. For the second issue, we asked this question:

When does one know that a personal style has developed? Is it important to know what exactly that style is?

Twenty-eight answers were gathered, and along with that, many submitted their work alongside their thoughts! I’d like to thank the following participants for coming along:

  1. Xin of Doinky Doodles
  2. Belinda Kemp of Gretchenmist
  3. Brian Patenaude
  4. Emma Kidd of Benconservato
  5. Cathie Urushibata
  6. Claudia Pearson
  7. D.U.R.A aka i.itch.illustrations
  8. Dolores Wally
  9. Elizabeth Graeber
  10. memo
  11. Katherine Quinn
  12. Katie Green
  13. Kerry Lemon
  14. Lauren Minco
  15. Paula Mills
  16. Shawna Stobaugh of Nonna Illustration & Design
  17. Linda Solovic
  18. María Paula Dufour
  19. Anna Denise van der Reijden
  20. Missy Kulik
  21. Leah Piken Kolidas
  22. Patricia of pvedesign
  23. Kellie
  24. Racheal Anilyse
  25. Daria Rychkowa/rdw
  26. Heather Smith Jones
  27. Kat Hannah
  28. Ana Maria Seaton, Renmeleon

You can read their opinions here, where you can purchase and also download the PDF directly on the site (we still have our Etsy site if you prefer that option!) To see a preview of the zine, see our Issuu page.

To be one of the three random winners who will be sent a copy of the zine, just let me know in the comments section who is your favourite artist in the whole wide world, or what kind of style you are drawn to. Don’t have a favourite? Just comment away anyway and you’ll be in the running. :)

The lucky winners will be picked on Friday, 5th June 2009!

Have a great weekend everyone!

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UPDATE 5th JUNE: *The comments are now closed, and winners will be announced on Monday — thanks for coming along! If you’d like to receive future notifications of giveaways + more on Pikaland, subscribe to our mailing list!*

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Artist Interview: Susie Ghahremani / boygirlparty


Posted by Amy on Wednesday May 27, 2009

I’ve known about Susie’s illustrations since 2003, which was when I was first introduced to the handmade community. Since then I’ve seen countless shops closed down which made me very sad, but Susie is going strong and growing like there’s no tomorrow. Needless to say, she’s one of my heroes and is also a big reason why I love illustration (although I never quite put a finger on it back then!)

Name: Susie Ghahremani
Location: my sofa, my house, Normal Heights, San Diego, CA, USA, world, universe
Websites:
www.boygirlparty.com (website)
shop.boygirlparty.com (shop)
boygirlparty.etsy.com (other shop)
boygirlparty.livejournal.com
www.boygirlparty.com/wordpress

Illustration media: gouache usually. and sometimes ink, and sometimes Y

Tell us a little more about yourself!
I’m a painter of tiny paintings and keeper of tiny pet finches. I’m from chicago originally, and miss the flatness of the midwest. i also miss being bored and feeling like summers & vacations are too long, instead of too short as i do now.

Could you tell us what is your daily schedule like?
It truly depends on my level of motivation. sometimes I hop out of bed, put on a pot of coffee and do nothing but paint from 7am – 1am. some days, not so much. I’ve been trying to go with the flow more lately, instead of forcing myself to work, sweatshop-style, as i have in the past. Some days I wake up and go exercise for a couple hours, just so i can remember what it feels like to move. And then I paint, or respond to the insurmountable email pile, or excitedly design new products for my shop, or maybe read a chapter in a book, or watch a documentary about pale male…. the benefit to being self-employed is that you get to make your own schedule! but the downfall is that at some point, inevitably, you have to become that sweatshop i referred to earlier.

How did you get your start in illustration?
I played music in a few bands, and used to book a few shows around Providence, RI (my former home) and so I would illustrate posters, t-shirts, pinback buttons… I built a website to share my work back around 2001 or so, and word of mouth brought me some commercial work.

Could you tell us more about your thought process when you start a piece?
Depends on the piece, if it’s just for fun, i usually start by mixing colors. a certain color can remind you of a time, a place, a memory, and give you a foundation for an imagined world.
For commercial work, i always seem to start with reading: reading the article, reading the book, or reading the art director’s brief, and moving from there to many rounds of sketching, and from there, to a careful, calculated final piece in which i already know where every line and every color is going to be.
Such different processes!

Do you keep a journal/sketchbook, and would you mind if we had a sneak peek?

I try to throw a mini-sketchbook in all my bags so i always have one on hand. i don’t think of them as anything worth seeing, usually i just draw whatever’s around, like salt and pepper shakers on the table at a restaurant – and i often lose and misplace them. sometimes i find the book format restricting and end up tearing pages out (see attached photo). sometimes i just draw on computer paper. and when i write, i do so in my owl journal that chronicle books published (and i illustrated)

What or who inspires you?
Nature is always inspiring to me: whether it’s a walk in the woods, or watching close-up as a ladybug purposefully climbs around a leaf. i always feel a surge of inspiration after spending time outdoors, especially if it’s a place i’ve never been before where i can tune in surprised at everything i see. i recommend going out on a rowboat on a quiet lake for a few hours and see if you don’t agree!
also: polaroids and analog photography! the colors are always so unexpected. i could look at & enjoy photography (like lomography & cross-processed photos) for hours, days, years. also: vintage children’s books, letters from penpals, old timey cartoons (like ‘flip the frog’),…

What keeps you motivated?
An exciting idea i can’t wait to execute, or fresh art supplies! new supplies always make me want to use them, and if i’m having a hard time getting started on a project i have to do, sometimes the greatest remedy is to get a new paintbrush or a fresh block of wood to paint on so i become excited again about the act of painting.
lately i’ve been struggling a lot with motivation, and it’s helped me as well to just play with my work: doodle a little or a lot for no reason at all, motivation to get started on something i ‘have’ to do comes naturally once i’m on a roll!

What’s your favourite tool?
Opposable thumbs, or a 10/0 liner paintbrush, or the internet – the internet is the reason why i get to be a painter instead of, like, a video store clerk. (no diss to video store clerks intended)

Are you a full-time artist?
Yes!

What advice would you like to give people who are interested in being an artist full-time?
Know who you are & what your work feels like before you jump in! i see many young artists trying to follow in other established artists styles and what not, and it’s just very sad to see for all involved. also, be very good at managing your time! being self-employed requires extreme commitment and self-motivation and managing your time is the key to all that i think.

Where do you see yourself within the next few years?
Honestly, i’m not sure! i’d like to be more free: traveling some (my last vacation was for a week in 2007) and painting just to paint, not for a deadline or show in mind… i’m getting married this october, so i guess within the next few years, i will be living the probably-not-any-different-than-my-life-now married life!

You’ve been doing this for a long time now – are there any issues in the crafting/art community that you feel strongly about?
Be yourself!
Artists hurt each other and their community by failing to be creative, original and personal. art is all about offering a piece of yourself to the world, not what you think could make you successful…right?

What message do you want to send out to people about your work?
A website that wrote about my work a while ago (i forget which one) said this about my work & what they think i must think & i agree:
“‘sup, ma: i love the environment!”

Tell us something random about yourself!
I’m 5’2” and ate only pb&j for all meals during my childhood.

{Thanks Susie!}

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Susie is now running a special promotion in both her shops to celebrate her birthday! Orders placed now through Friday, May 29th will be entered in a raffle to win a $25 gift certificate, and the winner will be notified by Sunday, May 31st which is her birthday!

She’ll also be in Marichelle of Heart Handmade’s Shop Live 30-Minute Sale on Thursday 28th at 7pm EST. I’ll be popping in to see what I can snap up, so I hope to see you there! ;)

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Maija Louekari


Posted by Amy on Monday May 11, 2009

Beautiful illustrations and surface design by Maija Louekari, discovered via one of my favourite blogs, Grain Edit. I’m a big fan of Marimekko and I’m still reading up on their book: Marimekko: Fashion, Fabrics, Architecture but had not seen her name in the book as it was published in 2003 (before her designs were featured.)

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Weekend links


Posted by Amy on Sunday May 10, 2009

Here’s a little roundup of links that will keep you occupied this Sunday (it was supposed to be posted up on Saturday, but there was some database issues with the website which almost made me panic. It’s all good now though!):

  1. Adam of PICDIT is having a giveaway of the Good to Know zine, just comment and share about the topic at hand: How do you overcome stumbling blocks to creativity?
  2. I was featured on Designers Who Blog (the lovely Cat asked me to be on DWB last year, but just managed to put this up — I’ve already cut my hair since then ;)
  3. Lisa Congdon has a new blog (with her very good furry pal, Wilfredo!) and Chronicle Books is giving away Lisa Congdon’s Birch Forest Flexi Journal and Le Forêt Eco-Keepsake notecards to three lucky readers of My Love For You (just leave a comment!);
  4. Have you been to the Eric Carle museum?

See you all again tomorrow, and hope you’re having a lovely weekend so far!

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It could be me but it's actually Paul Paper


Posted by Amy on Thursday May 7, 2009

It could be me is a project exploring possibility of one artist occupying another’s space. It is a visual adventure and an interpretation of the same sentence by different artists worldwide. Organized by Paul Paper, my favourite so far has to be by Andrea Posada Escobar and Rebecca Trawick. See the whole collective here.

The project was started late last year, and I’ve been meaning to participate (hence the delay in posting!) But since I never got round to doing it I totally forgot about the website! I’m glad I stumbled on it again though, because it’s now filled with works by numerous other artists and I love how different artists interpret the theme differently.

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Bloggers Q+A: Jan of Scoutie Girl


Posted by Amy on Tuesday April 28, 2009

After the longest break from the Blogger Q+A series I’m happy to get into gear once again with the lovely Jan of Scoutie Girl (who is also a fabulous textile designer by day)!

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Name: Jan DiCintio
Blogs: Scoutie Girl
Contact: scout{AT}scoutiegirl.com

How would you describe Scoutie Girl’s blog style?
Scoutie Girl’s style is eclectic: simple, sophisticated, contemporary, vintage, chic, (mid-century) modern, bohemian … you name it. I am partial to a lot of different styles in my personal life, and Scoutie Girl is a reflection of my wide-ranging preferences for sure. I also have 7 other incredibly talented women who contribute regular posts & features to Scoutie Girl, and their voices/styles lend both a contrast and continuity to the overall vibe that I couldn’t have achieved on my own! It makes my own blog more interesting to me!

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?)
A spectacular photograph catches my eye first & foremost, regardless of the artwork. The lighting, the styling, the detail – it all matters (meanwhile my own product photography stinks – such a hypocrite). Truly though, a well-crafted image speaks volumes about the passion behind the work – and I’m all about the passion!

Once the artist’s photo opens the door, I look for form & function, beauty & duty, economy of materials, stretched convention, positive aura, quality workmanship, excellent execution – any one of these things can move me to the “must feature” stage. And with any luck, I’ll have time to get it done! (My overflowing folder of saved links suggests Father Time is winning this battle however!).

Who are some of your favourite artists (and is there a particular reason why are they are your favorites)?
Oh boy. It’s certainly an evolving and revolving list, which is evidence of the prolific & dynamic nature of the handmade genre at the mo. A good thing for all of us! But, if I had to pin down a few, here are some artists from my birthday wishlist this past December: Swallowfield, Jess Gonacha, print*pattern*paper, Amy Marcella, Printspace, ValeryDesignwrks, Junecraft, Jenean Morrison, Three Sisters Ink,, Good Shape Design, Laura George, Leanne Graeff & Wolfie & the Sneak. I like them b/c their art has a pattern, rhythm and motif that resonates with me. I can look at any of them in passing or as a “museum viewing” and they make me happy every time!

And are there specific genres that you think might not be a good fit with your blog? I try to be as open as possible to various art forms – looking more at the passion behind the work than anything else. However, as far as styles go, things that aren’t a good fit would be crafty-crafts, traditional styles or children’s (unless it has an application beyond that category). I also don’t go down the negative, dark, sad path. I appreciate pieces like these as they document life, time & space just as happier things do (and they force me out of my comfort zone), but I cannot find the words to write about them in a blog post…would bring me down and I can’t go there.

We know that some bloggers prefer to get submission emails in a certain way — are there any preferences to how they should send in submissions to your blog?
An email is great! Tell me why you think your work would be a good fit with Scoutie Girl and send a couple low-res images. I have a guideline for suggestions here.

A hotlinked web address is super-duper-looper helpful – that’s far and away the easiest thing you can do to get a blogger to click-through to your work. Don’t make them copy + paste your URL. We’re not lazy…but seriously, who wants to do that all day? Mass emails are a no-no for me, too, b/c I won’t compete with my blogging friends to get your work up first – and it’s not fair to put us in that position. However, I understand that you need to have your work seen by as many people as possible – just make sure you let us know about other features so we can add some professional courtesy space.

Are there any other tips you’d like to pass on to Pikaland’s readers about selling/marketing their work?
Please, please, please be confident about what you do and let that come through in all the connections and presentations you make. My B.A. is in marketing, and from my first MKTG101 class, I remember this quote: “Nobody will beat a path to your door for a better mousetrap if they don’t know you exist.” Make sure you devote as much time to getting your work “out there” as you do to creating it. Sites like etsy make it easier to be seen, but you can’t rely on that trickle to build your business. A business plan that includes a marketing plan is a must – even if it’s written on the back of your electric bill! Just write something down and put it in action – “if you continue to do what you do, you’ll continue to have what you have.” Good luck!!

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