As previously mentioned, I purchased fifteen of my own photographs ...
As previously mentioned, I purchased fifteen of my own photographs as cards. I’d ONLY planned to give a few away as gifts to close friends, and in particular to the one person who convinced me that my photography was worth selling. She knows who she is. So this morning I brought fifteen cards into work purely to allow these friends to choose the picture they liked most … and allow them to have it for FREE. These are the photographs they choose. / / ... for Yve / ... for Rosie / ... for Jenny / ... for Liam / / Little did I realise what would happen next… / / First, Jenny liked them so much she insisted (read: I caved) on having four more. Who am I to argue with a woman? So I decided on a price, she agreed … and I earned another ten dollars. Yes, I reduced the cost to $2.50. But that’s what you do for friends, and free publicity. / / , , So I stopped for a minute to consider my options. Why not sell them? OK, so I had instructions from “SWMBO” to keep some for Xmas and Birthday cards later this year. I was implicitly told that two would go family interstate within the next week! / / So after a quick email, these two photographs were purchased by Yve: / / , Then Wendy said she might miss out – so she bought three (and asked for three that had already been purchased)! / / , , Whew! I feel exhausted and exhilarated all at once! And I need to remember to exhale. Because selling one’s artwork is like giving one’s children away. The photography and post-production is nothing compared with suddenly becoming a ‘recognised photographer’. One person did say I could make more money if I did all this myself. Possibly. But all I want to do is photograph. RedBubble remove the hassle by doing all the framing, laminated, sending, and finances for me! / / One more thing: Wendy also gave me the boost and the BEST Quote of the day : ” I’d rather spend my money on your work, not on Hallmark! “ / Wow, I’ve been compared with Hallmark – and won! She also indicated she will purchase more of my cards online. Only one of the didn’t sell. I get to keep this one for my desk: ‘A picture tells a thousand words’. I love this quote. No longer do I need to write to family and friends – I only have to take one photograph to write a thousand words!
This was a comment that I made in response to a journal entry made by karen66 ... Thanks fo…
This was a comment that I made in response to a journal entry made by karen66 ... Thanks for your comments, Karen. They are much appreciated. I, too, have been spending time looking at artwork and it does take some time. It is so totally worth it when you find artists that inspire you to create. Personally, I find that being an artist can be a rather selfish endeavor and I think it’s good for us, as artists, to “come up for air” once in a while or “fill the well” as Julia Cameron (The Artist’s Way) would say. But, ultimately, our work is the most important thing. I believe that when we give our creative gifts to the world, and I mean “creativity” in the most general sense of the term, we are giving a piece of our soul and I don’t think there could be a more precious or meaningful gift to be given in all the world :-)
*“We’ve got this gift of love, but love is like a precious plant. You can’t just accept it and leave it in the cupboard or just think it’…
“We’ve got this gift of love, but love is like a precious plant. You can’t just accept it and leave it in the cupboard or just think it’s going to get on by itself. You’ve got to keep watering it. You’ve got to really look after it and nurture it.” / John Lennon ** / “Love and peace are eternal.” / John Lennon*
I am thrilled to present the amazing finalists for the Mother’s Day Contest from both the Selective Coloring Group and the Childhood Gro…
I am thrilled to present the amazing finalists for the Mother’s Day Contest from both the Selective Coloring Group and the Childhood Group. You can see all the finalists below, then come check them out and you place your vote … one vote for per each group HERE. Big CONGRATULATIONS to all of you. Your entries are all outstanding and the cometition was pretty fierce. Here are the finalists from the Selective Coloring group: http://images-2.redbubble.com/img/art/size:large/view:main/1050993-1-from-god.jpg! Here are the finalists from the Childhood Group: !
Hi guys, Well, I think I have uploaded all of my most recent stuff for now… so anything more that you see being added is brand spank…
Hi guys, Well, I think I have uploaded all of my most recent stuff for now… so anything more that you see being added is brand spanking new with the paint still drying like “Serendipities Lament” which I just added today (and will be varnishing tonight). I have to draw up a third painting for the upcoming exhibition, but I have no idea what its’ contents will be yet. It will be a surprise for all of us. Can I just take a short moment too to let you all know that a book that I have co-written is also about to be released! Titled “The Journal for the Pregnant Goddess”, it is a beautifully illustrated (he he) Journal that inspires and guides women in achieving ‘Positive Birthing Experiences’. These are the birthing experiences where you just leap up at the end of your childs birth, full of energy and joy and do a great big whooo hoo! ... As opposed to the ones where you turn to your husband and say “nothing could be worth this amount o pain… I am never making love to you again!”. The journal comes with an incredibly beautiful guided meditation CD for fear release, calm birthing and connecting with your own innate birthing wisdom (very cool). I f you would like to check the journal out or buy your own copy for yourself or a friend… please feel free to check out our website at www.journalsforempowerment.com If you are in Australia, you are better to order your copy through me here or my web site www.nirvanavisions.org. They are selling for $39.95 AUS and will be available on the 10th July (but feel free to place your order before then if you are excited and we will send it to you hot off the press on the 10th). If you are not pregnant, but still consider yourself to be a great gal.. then we have a Journal already to suit you… our “Journal for the Modern Goddess” that is retailing for $34.95 and comes with beautiful illustrations, affirmations and a Guided Meditation CD for Connecting with your Inner Goddess, Fear Release and Manifestation. Much more to come and hopefully I will be posting my next fine art peice soon :-)
Hi All, I am very excited to be able to now offer a select range of Nirvana Visions images in the form of a number of classy womens pr…
Hi All, I am very excited to be able to now offer a select range of Nirvana Visions images in the form of a number of classy womens products… compact mirrors, flip top lighters, business card holders and more. You can check them out at www.artamatik.com/nirvanavision I can’t wait to get some for myself and I am keen to see what jumps off the shelf for others too. I hope that all is well. / Love Tara.
OK, I think I am almost getting the hang of this… If you are looking for a little empowerment or inspiration this Christmas (for you…
OK, I think I am almost getting the hang of this… If you are looking for a little empowerment or inspiration this Christmas (for yourself or as a gift!) then here is a great place to start to look :-) I have worked hard all year and have some beautiful and inspiring coffee table books and Journals to show for it. Please click on the links below if you see something that catches your fancy :-) I hope that you are having a lovely day. http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/360712 http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/362924 http://www.journalsforempowerment.com/ http://www.artamatik.com/nirvanavision http://www.artamatik.com/nirvanavision/?SectionCode=02
Hi everyone! Please have look here / !http://images-2.redbubble.net/img/buyersbooth/cro…
Hi everyone! Please have look here / Another great redbubbler AnitaInverarity just added one photo of two of my oil paintings purchased as cards. She had purchased the cards for her daddy to gift him an album of inspirations for Christmas. This is very special for me. Although I had sold few t-shirts earlier, I was not able to trace them and again the buyer-seller relationshion was not so cordial. But In this case it is very special to me … Earlier she had wrote comments on one of my work before purchasing … which makes it so special … OK- So te Candian Colourists are actually sometimes refererred to as The Group of Seven (but there are 10 of them in the “movement”) My dad popped in the other day and I was too busy showing him your paintings to get any more info. He LOVES your work btw xxxxxxx / Ohhhhhhhhh yes- He actually though it was an authentic piece by the CC’s- very impressed. I am making him up an album of inspirations for Christmas, he likes to collect photos and art cards of stuff he likes- so I will be getting a couple of cards from you, now I’m sure he loves them xxxxx The two oil paintings are / Jungle Reflection / River in the Golden Forest / I am very happy and was anticipating this Buyer’s Booth Photo for days. So I was little more excited than normal .. and now here it is .
We Two Are One… Author: sandraellen T…
We Two Are One… Author: sandraellen This beautiful writing is by Sandra Ellen, the words being inspired by my We Two Are One image. / I am honoured to know that my work has inspired another artist, especially one so gifted. / Thankyou. I hope you don’t mind but I bought back a little something for you from my trip. / I knew exactly what I wanted to give you and believe me; it was selected with you in mind. / It has taken me ‘forever’ to wrap it. / Symbolically I lay it on white tissue paper to show purity to you. / I carefully wrapped it, tucking the folds of paper inwards. / A gentle caress and I wrapped it in an outer layer of shiny red handmade paper that signifies my desire for you. / It is tied with the string of affection to exemplify our connection. / I decorated this special package with my ‘adore’ for you, bows, gestures and of course…words. / I just know you will ‘love’ it… Sandra has a portfolio of written work that is beautiful and gentle, her command of language and ability to convey emotion and empathy is outstanding. Check out her latest ‘words of art’: and a pink carnation color my world with friendshine… self reflect… love belongs in the sun and again, Thank You I hope you don’t mind but I bought back a little something for you from my trip. / I knew exactly what I wanted to give you and believe me; it was selected with you in mind. / It has taken me ‘forever’ to wrap it. / Symbolically I lay it on white tissue paper to show purity to you. / I carefully wrapped it, tucking the folds of paper inwards. / A gentle caress and I wrapped it in an outer layer of shiny red handmade paper that signifies my desire for you. / It is tied with the string of affection to exemplify our connection. / I decorated this special package with my ‘adore’ for you, bows, gestures and of course…words. / I just know you will ‘love’ it…
I am absolutely delighted to share with you the arrival of an online purchase I made several weeks ago. / I don’t know if you know or not …
I am absolutely delighted to share with you the arrival of an online purchase I made several weeks ago. / I don’t know if you know or not – but recently RedBubble partnered with blurb, the creative online book publishers to offer a new service to all RedBubble members: publish your own photography/art books and sell them online! It was also at about that time that Mel Brackstone was capturing the dreamiest of images of Miss Bertie Page – doing what she does best – using a handmade loupy lens thanks to Matt Penfold. “Hmmm…”, me thought, “…wouldn’t it be great if I had a book where every page was a loupy lens photograph of Miss Bertie Page as photographed by Mel?” Luckily with the magic of perfect timing and the internet I’m now the proud owner of a “Presenting Miss Bertie Page by Mel Brackstone” Let me say the ordering process is straight forward, with emails sent to confirm your purchase as well as a confirmation email sent when the book is actually shipped. / / I could not find fault with the sturdy packaging, and the book arrived in perfect condition. / / The pages have a beautiful satin feel to them and are a good weight while the colour rendition is comparable to the images on Mel’s site. / With Christmas only a few short weeks away, why don’t you consider making your very own blurb photographic art book? Or you might like to purchase one created by another artist, like I did. They’re a wonderful gift idea, and really, you can’t beat online shopping! If you’ve created a blurb book, add your link here for all of us to view and admire.
Thank so much to the unknown buyer who purchased Nautical Inspirations calendar...
Thank so much to the unknown buyer who purchased Nautical Inspirations calendar Always a lovely surprise. Varinia :-)) x
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/ very thank you for hosts inspired art group..i am happy!
“Where’s Tiger? (Have A G…
Where’s Tiger? was featured in JUST FUN 18.12.09. / FEATURES DECEMBER 2009 /
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