The Heron

I started out my morning by dropping off Elvis necklaces at one of my new retailers, Apparel For Two, in downtown Medford.  The Elvis impersonator was making an appearance at 4:30 so she wanted to set up a display.  I spent the rest of the day at Art du Jour Gallery, putting in my one day per month sitting at the gallery.  I made a few sales, including one of my necklace and card sets, so that was good.  I also FINALLY drew a heron for my oldest daughter, Tera.  She's been asking me to do this for her probably for at least a year.  She wants a heron tattoo because she used to fish with my parents, who were commercial fishermen, so it's sentimental to her.

I talked to my printer about the possibility of personalizing the pet tags and this is what he came up with.  He said the font is really small, it's 6, but that they are readable.  I like them.  It's an option for my retailers, so I'm going to work on an order form.  I also dropped some samples off at a pet store I'm hoping to work with.  Wish me luck!!  Tonight, glue, glue, glue, package, package, package Valentines necklace and card sets.

Two New Retailers

Today I went to a few stores to place my Valentine necklace and card sets and take orders for the pet tags.  I've been taking this part of my growth fairly slow, trying to determine which stores I want to be associated with, how to place my product where I get exposure but don't over-saturate the small town market.  I'm happy with how the day went.  My two new retailers are The Crown Jewel in Jacksonville, who will be carrying my Valentine sets and a collection of my pet tags.  They have a really cute shop-dog who will probably sell them for me.  :)  Apparel For Two is the other store I will be working with.  Adorable store in downtown Medford with a great collection of vintage and designer clothing.  When I was visiting with the owner, Kim, I mentioned I had just come from Rogue Gallery and met the Elvis impersonator.  Turns out, he's going to be at her store on Thursday.  So I quickly pointed out the Elvis necklace I was wearing and offered to bring some to her store prior to Elvis' visit.  Now I just need to make them by tomorrow.  ;)

Dandelions at Organic

Just hung January's exhibit at the Organic Natural Cafe in Medford.  It's all about Dandelions.  I love the graphic quality of them, symmetrical yet scattered.  The exhibit will be there through Jan 31, so visit when you have a chance.  They are open until 6 pm daily.

Art du Jour

Art du Jour

I am so drawn to graphic images.  I found myself taking closeups of the geometric grids on buildings rather than the whole building.  How cool is this one?

And of course this image peaked my interest the most.  Something about squares!

Today I turned in an application and left paintings to be juried at Art Du Jour in Medford.  Great little gallery and Interior Design studio.  I've met two artists from the gallery so far and they are both very nice.  Makes me want to be part of their group.  Not sure if my style will fit into what they like, but we shall see.