Yet another Monday, here on Planet Kit, and so it's time for another State of the Artist update!
Weekly Words
The end is nothing; the road is all.
-Willa Cather, 1873 - 1947
Current Project
Sorry to say that my general level of productivity has been somewhat sidelined by a few recent medical issues, and work on the holiday card art which pushes everything else to the background this time of year. But, the Holiday Card artwork is DONE and off to the printer, woot!
I haven't done much this past week except doodle and reject ideas for the holiday cards until I figured out what I wanted and then getting that done, but I do have one little doodle.
Pencil, white pencil, white ink, gold ink on toned gray paper.
Random head shot of a woman, somewhat inspired/influenced by the clothing and traditions of the Bedouin tribes of Saharan Africa.
Holiday Cards
Whoooeee.. the 2013 Holiday Card Project request period is over, and the total count for requested cards has been tabulated... this year, we top the count EXACTLY 500 cards. *falls over*
Due to the sheer number of cards, I went ahead and included a message on the reverse instead of leaving it blank for a handwritten note. The cards will all be signed by hand, but there just isn't any way to write personal notes to everyone this year, and for that I do apologize!
Unlike previous years, where I've ended up with around 20-25 extra cards because they come in certain count batches from the printer, there will be no extra cards this year... which I usually sell in sets at conventions the following year.
As always, to help offset the cost of production, or in this year's case, the overwhelming postage, donations are always welcome! There is a donation button at the bottom of every State of the Artist post.
Monthly Postcard Project
The December monthly postcard was mailed out this afternoon, and with that, the first full year of the Monthly Postcard Project is COMPLETE! *happy dance* It's hard to believe that in November/December of last year, I first floated the idea for this project, to some great responses.
THANK YOU so very much to everyone who believed in this project and signed up to show your support (and get goodies in the mail!) There's been some fantastic feedback with regards to the project. I enjoyed this experiment immensely, and will definitely be continuing into 2014. Unlike the Holiday Card project, there is no time limit to sign up. Subscriptions are available in 12, 6, and 3 month options, both domestic US and international.
If you'd like more information on the Monthly Postcard Project, to start a new subscription, or to renew your subscription, please check out the permanent info page, here:
Monthly Postcard Project FAQ
Shop Silvertales
Seeing as it's the holiday season, Zazzle is having some absolutely Ah-May-Zing discounts on products sitewide. Nearly every day there is a new set of sales and discounts. The current deal is 75% off cards, 40% off cases, 30% off mugs, and totes, 20% off tees and hoodies, and 15% off everything else.... no matter the store!
This is a great opportunity to pick up some holiday cards to mail out, a Polar Bears in SPAAAACE tee for a friend or yourself) or oodles of other goodies featuring original artwork!
This particular Zazzle deal is valid through December 10th 11:59pm Pacific Time, and to take advantage of it, use code ITSWONDERFUL at checkout.
Browse other gifts from Zazzle.
Near Future
We're rapidly approaching the end of the year, and with the exception of waiting for the Holiday Cards to arrive and then mailing them out, I'll be busy working on new art and a brand new commission into the New Year.... AND... another launch of the Sketch-A-Day Project for the month of January!
If you've got suggestions for the Sketch-A-Day Project for 2014, please leave them in the comments!
My first scheduled convention appearance will be:
MegaCon in Orlando, FL March 21-23 2014.
There should be art appearing at other conventions nationwide between now and then, but those details haven't been finalized just yet. When they are, I'll definitely post to let you know!
Well, I think that's all for this week's State of the Artist update here on Planet Kit.
I thank you for joining me again this week! Feedback is the food which fuels the creative discussion between Artist and Audience, please, feel free to comment or leave suggestions for new projects!
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