Choo-choo.

School is a-coming. I'm rather excited to try out new things in classes such as Printmaking Relief and 35MM Photography. I'm especially excited to use their materials! I've never processed photos before, and I've only done printmaking once with linoleum (didn't turn out how I wanted, haha).

I'm also looking forward to joining this awesome little project: The Sketchbook Project. You pay a minimal fee, and they'll send you a moleskin sketchbook that you doodle and draw (and whatever!) inside, then send it back. It'll travel around their current exhibits, and possible new ones in the future! HOW COOL IS THAT? Give it a look-see!

I'm coming up with some ideas to create little things for Etsy. Hopefully, soon, I'll have the courage to try it... and get over the listing fees. ^_^; Anyone got something to share? ;)

I'm starting to enjoy Twitter. Interacting with fellow artists and crafters. My tweet buddy @leeleykeel says she'll join me in the Sketchbook project, motivating each other and so on. Who else is in?!

Ah the end of summer, beginning of fall! I welcome thee!

Label Giveaway @ Bohtieque

Check out this neat lil' giveaway, hosted by Bohtieque:

http://www.bohtieque.com/blog/2009/07/27/like-o-m-g-its-a-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-166

Such cute designs!

Advancing.

So, I've finally broken out of my art block. Pretty exciting! (Though the main motivation came from bribery, aka my fiance promising O'Charleys, haha.) I've worked on my mother-in-law's commission, covering the entire canvas. Just need to figure out what she likes and dislikes in the composition so far.

Also, I'm very glad to have been introduced to Moonfruit, thanks to Twitter. I didn't win their giveaway prizes, but I've come out with a simple yet elegant website to host my art. I hope it'll grow with fans and customers. It's perfect for now.

~ LaurART ~

Slowly but surely, I might lean away from eduFire. It's a great service, no doubt, and I've earned some cash, but eventually school will take up too much of my time, so better now than later. I'll keep it within reach, of course.

In the meantime, I leave on the note of a wonderful artist on Youtube, named Gary Reef, who recently has taught me some exquisite things dealing in textured art. The foil technique is my favorite, I can't wait to try it out on my next painting!

A Purse Giveaway!

GIVEAWAY TIME!

Jill of John Met Betty is offering one lucky winner their choice of any mini clutch or $45 towards a purchase! Visit this site to enter!

A Neat Giveaway.

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GIVEAWAY TIME!
Emily Chen, a fabulous shirt designer and illustrator on Etsy, is offering one lucky winner their choice of any shirt or print from her shop!