Kick in the Pants

So I have finished the under painting on the second canvas that I started for Laura. I want her to be THRILLED with the painting & I want to do more Illustration/Commissions in the future. This followed the sketch that I had emailed earlier & the color palette  is muted tones. The colors applied on top- in dots will be shades of greens on the flowers & leaves. The bird will be browns, grays & a few reds/pinks. I think this will be the winner. I LOVE the process of sketching/planning/gathering ideas/ penciling it in on the canvas/painting/dotting THE ENTIRE PROCESS MAKES ME OH SO HAPPY! That if I could do this for hrs a day & get paid a little :) I would be a happy gal!

I have to say Thanks to Nancy for giving me the kick in the pants that I needed to get the marketing/business materials  done for the paintings. I am embarrassed that it wasn't the highest priority. That is my background- graphic design, but when it is something personal & abstract & varied. So this weekend I wrapped my brain around it & came up with a system, that I can use when I become famous, OR just if I need to market like a mad woman!: 

1. business cards & mini cards from moo.com - you can get a different image printed on each card: can be used as a mini portfolio if several are sent together, w/ all contact on each, or used as price tags or packaging for sold soon

2. stickers/labels with contact info that have a different painting as the background: can be used to close envelopes, attach notes to folders, etc

3. New clever artist statement. Using clever type treatment that can be carried into postcards/show announcements etc.

4. Color "look". I'm going with black/white/gray for paper & envelopes,  etc. So that the colors in the paintings - that will be mixed & matched on EVERYTHING - will really stand out. 

ok, bring on the sales, I'm ready!!! :)