Preparing for this trade show has been a lot of work. I have had to make a lot of new paintings that coordinate with existing paintings to make a "collection". It has been fun, interesting and experimental to create these coordinating all over patterns. Someone may not want to hang them on their wall, however, one may be perfect for wrapping paper, bedding, home decor, who knows. This has really freed my painting style up a lot. I love having the freedom of working with the colors just to make an interesting design versus my typical style of not straying far from the subject and local color.
I encourage the artists out there to put similar sheets together for a newsletter, post or mail to your clients/potential clients. I know many of you have beautiful collections of paintings that can tell a story. Some of you can make an entire book, even! Either way, it is a great sense of accomplishment and I think it helps viewers see your work in a different way.
The last is a pen and ink that someone commissioned to give to their PTA president. They wanted to do one of the school as well and make stationary, but, budget didn't allow for it.
Have a great week! Thanks for visiting!
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What a lovely set of collages of your work, Liana! Any one of them would make a super business card for yourself!
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