tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-103971592024-03-20T06:38:52.544-05:00e14studioAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05198292835146784101noreply@blogger.comBlogger528125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397159.post-23770770249184160262015-05-20T18:33:00.001-05:002015-05-21T12:33:32.745-05:00The Final Day<div class="p1">
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">So here we are at Day 10, the final day of my sharing about what I learned from self publishing my art. It all boils down to the fact that I want to keep going. I am ready to begin another chapter of my e-digest, <b>Reflection and Sparks.</b> (Just not right away.)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">If you haven't gotten a copy of one or both issues of <b>Reflection and Sparks</b>, you can get all the information by clicking on the tab below blog banner. <a href="http://e14studio.blogspot.com/p/e-publishing.html" target="_blank">Here is the link.</a></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://e14studio.blogspot.com/p/e-publishing.html" target="_blank"> </a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>It is also time for a change at e14studio. </b></span><span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">This is my last post.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I started this blog in 2005. (683 posts since then!). I moved out of my studio on E14 Street in the Houston Heights and gave up having physical space outside of my home. This virtual studio is where I shared all my ideas, inspirations and mixed media artwork since then.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This summer I am packing it up and moving to a studio loft in Galveston, Texas. I am super excited to have space again for art making, workshops and watching sunsets! While I come up with inspiration for the next <b>Reflection and Sparks</b>, I will also be pondering the idea of starting another blog. </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">(Just not right away.) </span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I'm not going away, just moving on. After a short break, I will be back. Please sign up for my newsletter if you'd like to stay in touch. </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05198292835146784101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397159.post-74027242096881065272015-05-17T18:48:00.000-05:002015-05-17T19:44:39.528-05:0010 day share about self publishing - Day 9<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Besides my pitches on social media, how else was anyone going to find out about my 20 page self published e-digest called <b>"Reflection and Sparks"?</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">In the beginning, it's about distribution and getting the name out there.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">So here it is, for the next 48 hours, <a href="http://freepdfhosting.com/5f91c75017.pdf" target="_blank">a free digital download of <b>volume 2 Reflection and Sparks.</b></a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">All I ask is that you let me know what you think and let others know about it. Leave a comment or email me at ArtL8dy-at-yahoo.com. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;">Due to size constraints with the server, the free digital copy does not contain all 20 pages. For complete copy of 20 pages, it will be necessary to visit the Magcloud site where you can order the printed version and full digital version.
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Once I commit to a project, I go full blast and forget to eat. But not everyone shares my enthusiasm. I am learning to be patient with myself and others.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I was listening to an interview Chase Jarvis did with Gary Vaynerchuk. Gary said that you can't drive results. Slow and steady wins the race. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The process of making art, refining it, finding others who share the vision and making a tangible product can seem too much for some. Impatience can bring on doubts and fears. Bet on your strengths and hang in there!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05198292835146784101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397159.post-58725874634165775202015-05-12T09:15:00.000-05:002015-05-12T09:15:21.715-05:0010 day share about self publishing - Day 7<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05198292835146784101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397159.post-52742493044571826822015-05-10T13:22:00.000-05:002015-05-11T08:58:38.572-05:0010 day share about self publishing - Day 6<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Even though it's called "self" publishing, there's no way you can do it by yourself.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I suggest talking to others who self publish. A co-worker of mine who publishes his photography let me "pick his brain" for information. That's really how I started.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Don't forget to buy the books that others self publish. Look for other artists, photographers or writers who create the type of work you'd like to be doing and order their books. That will provide all kinds of ideas and formats.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Creating alone has it's benefits but collaborating with others adds a whole new dimension to the work. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">As for my 20 page e-digests, I wanted to publish more than a catalog of my art in print or online. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The premiere "Reflection and Sparks" provides an excellent tutorial for anyone teaching or taking an art journaling workshop. (All I ask is that I get credit for the material).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">In volume 2, I invited anyone who wanted to publish a poem or essay to pick one of the art pages as a prompt. They didn't have to be "professional" writers either. The idea is to make publishing accessible to all who want to express themselves. I didn't turn anyone away and didn't edit their work. If I can get more writers to contact me, I will publish a 3rd volume. Interested?</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05198292835146784101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397159.post-20290214891996829752015-05-08T07:19:00.003-05:002015-05-08T07:40:35.338-05:0010 day share about self publishing - Day 5<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Once I had the artwork, I looked at examples and researched websites for ways to publish, print and sell. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I am very happy with Magcloud (and Lulu), but there are so many other sites to choose from.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The following quote provided the inspiration that made me realize I have something to share that others may need. I am not special, we all have something to share that others may need!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">"Essentially, the life of expression is the ongoing journey of how we heal each other… for by telling our stories and listening to the stories of others, we let out who we are and find ourselves in each other, and find that we are more together than alone." <i>~Mark Nepo</i></span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Social media connects us in ways that go </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">beyond geographic locations. It's easy to find others in our "tribe" who have similar interests. Most of us create alone, but may need friends and followers to bounce off ideas or get feedback.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">In the premiere issue of my e-digest, Reflection and Sparks, I shared step by step instructions for art journaling along with examples. You don't have to be an artist to express your feelings with words and images.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">In the second "Reflection and Sparks", I provided art as visual prompts for writers and I encouraged anyone who writes to submit. They didn't have to be "professional" writers.</span></div>
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Reflections and Sparks is a 20 page digest filled with art journal pages from the artist, Sharon Hendry. She writes how she was inspired to find a creative process to free her imagination and express her unique vision. The artwork is meant to inspire others to take a blank sketchbook and fill it with their own "reflection and spark" ideas. Step by step instructions are provided. No artistic experience necessary, just a strong desire create with… </div>
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The process of writing, painting and collaging has helped Sharon get to the root of her creativity but her intention to share the work goes beyond self expression. Her vision for this second issue of Reflerction & Sparks is to ignite a connective link between artists and writers. She puts out a "call for submissions" on social media for contributors. The words and images are meant to inspire others to create their own visual and verbal stories. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05198292835146784101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397159.post-29003484820441004512015-05-04T10:00:00.000-05:002015-05-04T12:27:43.373-05:0010 day share about self-publishing - Day #1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I've been celebrating the success of "Reflection and Sparks", and thought I'd post about it for the next 10 days here on my blog. </span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It's always fun to celebrate when our work gets published. Unfortunately, not everything we submit fits with every publication we pursue.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I admire many artists and writers. (Right now I'm into the work of Austin Kleon.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">After seeing the art or reading the stories and essays of artists I admire online, poof! it's gone and becomes hard to find again. A book or magazine stays on a shelf or table. Always on hand to revisit and enjoy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">My goal for having my art published comes from the idea that I want to share it with others, not keep it hidden in my studio. (Austin Kleon titled his book, "Show Your Work". I think he hit the nail on the head!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Submitting work can be daunting. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Receiving rejection notices may prevent us from being creative because we might think we are not good enough. Hardly the reason we get rejected.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">There can be so many reasons that have little to do with us personally. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">While I continue to submit to all the fabulous publishers (and get rejected more than I like to admit), I decided that self publishing gives me another option to share my art and connect with other artists and writers. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Many tools and online marketing sites were not available a short while ago. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I'm all about learning new tricks. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Self- publishing is that "window". </span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I'd love for you to have a copy (print or digital) of my e-digest. <a href="http://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/898731?__r=539477" target="_blank">You can click here or click on the red Magcloud button below.</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">One of them shared that she used to keep a sketchbook journal but put it away long ago. She said she picked it up again and is filling all the pages now because she realized that not every page needs to be perfect. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">For every page of art that got printed in <b>Reflection & Sparks</b>, I had about 10 others that were just a mess!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">If you haven't done so already, please check out how you can get your copies of <b>Reflection & Sparks </b>on Magcloud. They're meant to inspire you and help me connect and share ideas.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Here is the link >>>> <a href="http://www.magcloud.com/user/sharonhendry" target="_blank">Magcloud: R&S</a></span><br />
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The process of writing, painting and collaging has helped Sharon get to the root of her creativity but her intention to share the work goes beyond self expression. Her vision for this second issue of Reflerction & Sparks is to ignite a connective link between artists and writers. She puts out a "call for submissions" on social media for contributors. The words and images are meant to inspire others to create their own visual and verbal stories. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05198292835146784101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397159.post-76035015664423024582015-03-15T16:58:00.002-05:002015-03-23T21:15:41.266-05:00Letting go of perfection<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My time is spent with as many people that I can meet who are willing to <span style="font-size: large;">let go of perfection </span>and just allow themselves to show up and make something. Not just visual art either. Make delicious food, music, poetry, stories, clothes, gardens… on and on. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So now I'm about to finish <span style="font-size: large;">volume 2 of Reflection & Sparks</span>. I just have to create the art for the cover. I am so grateful for the writers who showed up. They bravely sent in poems, prose and stories without knowing if the finished 20 page e-digest will be "perfect". And, it probably won't be, but I hope you stay tuned and enjoy what we've put together for you. (Maybe you'll think about being a part of volume 3)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sometimes (as in this case), a word from my writing helps me to design the page. Or it can be just a shape or the collaged picture itself. Lately, I’ve been cutting and pasting my own drawings instead of magazine pictures because I don’t want to infringe upon copyright restrictions.</span></div>
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I get asked a lot about my art journal pages and that’s why I published <b>Reflection and Sparks.</b> You can order the e-digest (print or digital) and I include a more detailed tutorial about this process and more art pages. <a href="http://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/838512?__r=539477" target="_blank">Here's the link.</a></div>
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I am almost finished with next <b>Reflection and Sparks vol. 2.</b> Along with more art, it will include poems and essays. I put out a “call for submissions” on social media and connected with writers.</div>
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I am so excited about this collaboration!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am constantly jotting down ideas or sketches for all kinds of art projects, but the one thing that has been on my mind lately has been the publication of my art pages titled <b>Reflection and Sparks</b>. I'm ready for volume 2 and I want it to be even better than the first one.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05198292835146784101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397159.post-14713931942682089952015-02-16T14:34:00.000-06:002015-02-16T14:37:40.491-06:00Pattern Design Ideas<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;">Ever since Int'l Quilt Market, I've been totally inspired to create more patterns. So I took up the challenge on Instagram that </span><span style="color: yellow;"><a href="http://instagram.com/balzerdesigns" target="_blank">BalzerDesigns</a> </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">posted, "hashtag 28 patterns"</span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #990000;">A week of hearts is complete with today's heArt. It's been fun making these and sharing them on social media. I really wanted to inspire others to create their own DIY valentines beause it's so much more personal. And, it's really easy to do. If you subscribe to my "newsletter" you will get a link to a pdf file that gives you simple instructions, suggestions & templates for making your own heArts.</span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><i>We are not a drop</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><i>Step into our own fullness</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><i>while allowing our</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #a64d79;">Today is a full moon in Leo</span></div>
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<i><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">"I call Divine Order into my heart.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">In the right time,</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">for the good of all."</span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #a64d79;">(from "Outrageous Openness" by Tosha Silver) </span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I will post a fabric collage heArt for the next 7 days.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I hope it inspires you to create your own DIY heArt for Valentine's day.</span></div>
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