And the Site builds, Jeweled Bookmark Paintings!

Well I'm making progress for getting art listings in my Etsy shop. This weekend I finished beading the four bookmarks and photographing and listing. Amazing just how much time goes into this process, however it's worth it to me if someone lets me know they enjoy the art! Putting art out for public view is a tricky thing you know, what appeals to the artist and what doesn't is the exact opposite to a viewer or buyer! So I try to create with that in mind.

I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed the creative process with these bookmarks. Not only coming up with the painting subjects, but then designing the coordinating beaded tassel. So I combined the process of drawing, watercolor painting, leather work, collecting/combining the beads and stones and then sewing and gluing. Then learning how to get good photographs to best represent the art, *sigh* which I think is the most difficult part for me. The creative process flows pretty well in stages. A lot of times, I'll get to a point in the design, and then a little voice will say "stop" or "let it rest" for now. So I'll go do a barn chore or something and then the rest of the design will come to me! Then I just have to remember it for when I can get back to my art desk later! LOL!

I hope folks enjoy the bookmark art, anyway, there's four in my Etsy shop, each very different to appeal to different equestrian taste! I tried in each of the bookmark painting descriptions to delve more into what inspired the painting for me. I found that was something very personal to share. People could think I am one of those "nutty artsy fartsy types"! HA!

I've got to gear up in making more Christmas themed items, but there's this new painting idea stuck in my mind, so if I know what's good for me, I'll get started creating that first!! LOL!

UPDATE ! ! *** UPDATE ! !
BOOKMARK ART SOLD! And just like that, my first bookmark art piece sold this morning!!! The English rider and horse piece "Practising the Good Hack" now has a new home! Thank God! What a great feeling!

Etsy Texas Crafters

I haven't ever been a social butterfly per say, my college years saw the most active participation in groups and clubs. And I've been involved with a few horse groups here and there in the last couple of decades or so. But now, with my "fire in the belly" for pursuing an art career, I'm looking into joining art groups that suit me. On Etsy, there are many "team" organizations according to location, theme or interest that artist can join. I'm starting with the Etsy Texas Crafters, and don't think it's going to be a bad decision at all! Check out the website by clicking on the new tag added. I'm already getting inspired and working hard on projects so I have something in my shop to participate in the team events! I will use the ETC blog site to keep my notes up to date on the activities, and my art projects here on Blogger.

Yea, just need to keep up with one more internet blog, that's what I need, Ha! Oh well, it will all draw me out of my "anti-social" shell so to speak!