Custom artwork…what would YOU buy?

I’m sitting here with a nasty cold thinking of everything I should be doing but don’t have the energy for right now. Hopefully, I’ll be better soon but in the meantime I’ll pose a question to you ~ my readers.

I have a booth at Bonanzle where I sell custom artwork. I don’t have too much listed there yet and the main reason is because I’m getting ready to move and need to be able to pack as much away as I can.

Thinking (READ HOPING) that we’ll be in our new home by Christmas, I’m planning to start the new year off with some new offerings. I work mostly with acrylics but have learned stained glass and I used to do mosaics which I  want to pick up again. I draw also, as you can see from my portraits.

I’m asking YOU to take a look at my website and Bonanzle Booth and tell me what you think I should offer. If I could apply my artwork/ my style to any  item, what item should that be?  What do you think would sell? What would you be interested in buying? What interests you? Have you ever search for a custom piece but didn’t find it?

I’m not saying I can do ANYTHING but I am pretty versatile, so please tell me what you think. Either leave a comment or send me a note through my CONTACT page.

Thanks so much!

Birth Announcement Tile

Pet Portrait in Acrylics

Portrait in Pencil

This weeks articles…and my birthday’s coming up!

OK, so it just dawned on me this week that my birthday is next Friday. That means my one year count down is beginning. The house (I hope) will ready to be put on the market in 3 month. THREE MONTHS!!! Holy crap, times flying. I’m in the midst of so many projects it’s not funny. If I ever finish any of them I’ll show you, lol.

In the mean time here are this week articles:

West Valley places to see: Glendale ~ Glendale has SO many great places to see year roun. I took my daughters to the Bead Museum last week. It was very cool.

West Valley artist profile: Jim Bryant ~ Self-taught illustrator with a long, successful career!

Belly and body casting: a new design trend ~ The belly casts are always cool but other cast options are also available. Here’s one of a little boys face:

Custom Pencil Portraits

Portraits are now available through Etsy.

 http://www.etsy.com/shop/RenaissanceHome

Of course you may order them directly to me.  Just send a personal check or money order to me (PO Box 7114, Surprise, AZ 85374) and e-mail a good high resolution picture.

Prices here are for head shots only.

A 9″ x 12″ with one subject is $77, $25 each additional subject,

8″x 10″ with one subject is $67, $20 each additional subject,

5″ x 7″ with one subject is $52

Includes shipping!

 Ordering through Etsy allows you to use paypal if that is preferred.

The portraits are drawn on acid-free Bristol Vellum paper and sealed with a fixative. I will begin the drawing after receiving your payment. I will e-mail you a copy to make sure you are satisfied before shipping. Allow 3-4 weeks to finish portrait and ship.

If you have any questions just drop me an e-mail or give me a call.~ Click Contact link on the right.

Pencil Portraits of your loved ones…

 

What have I been up to?

 

I’ve decided to try my hand at portraits – with pencil, that is. Eventually I’ll work myself up to painting portraits but for now I’ll stick to pencil. Hopefully, by the end of the week I will have my own little store on Etsy to offer them to the public. If anyone is interested, just convo me.

 

My daughter, Cheyenne

     

My daughter, Laresa