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Mary D’Ambra: Singer, Songwriter & Friend

Thursday, August 5th, 2010

I am pleased to announce that my long time family friend, Mary D’Ambra has just launched her first music website.

Why is this so exciting? It is because that Mary is a very talented lady and her music is available for the first time online! She had generously uploaded her first two albums so you can listen to then for free right on her site.

I was blessed to be able to design the last album, Live at Mars Hill Cafe, so I know it intimately. I especially like “I Lift My Eyes” if I am having a rough day. Mary also has loaded sneak peaks of her new album on the way which will soon be available through iTunes.

Now, open your browser, prepare your favorite beverage and get ready to be blessed as you listen to Mary D’Ambra sing her heart out. Click here to listen now or visit www.MaryDAmbra.com

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Americans Can Show Gratitude in Seconds

Thursday, March 18th, 2010

It has never been easier to support our troops with a note of thanks. In seconds you can pick a card design that you like and they will send it to someone who is working hard to protect the freedoms of democracy.

Let’s Say Thanks!

If you go to this web site, www.LetsSayThanks.com you can pick out a thank you card and Xerox will print it and it will be sent to a soldier that is currently serving overseas . You can’t pick out who gets it, but it will go to a member of the armed services.

How AMAZING it would be if we could get everyone we know to send one!!! It is FREE and it only takes a second. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if the soldiers received a bunch of these? Whether you are for or against the war, our soldiers over there need to know we are behind them. This takes just 10 seconds and it’s a wonderful way to say thank you. Please take the time and please take the time to pass it on for others to do. We can never say enough thank you’s.

Thanks for taking to time to support our military!

The Art Licensing Queen – Mary Engelbreit

Monday, March 15th, 2010

"Queen of Everything" by Mary Engelbreit

"Queen of Everything" by Mary Engelbreit

The “Queen of Everything” art licensing will be gracing us with her knowledge and expertise this Wednesday!

It is not to late to get in on the free call and if you can’t make the call, no worries since you can listen to the recording for free later. All you need to do is sign up to reserve your space on this very popular call.

Art licensor and educator, Tara Reed is hosting the live interview with Mary Engelbreit. She will be asking her about 12-15 of the most popular questions that working artists have about art licensing.

DATE: Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Time: 5:30 pm PST / 6:30 pm MST / 7:30 pm CST / 8:30 pm EST
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"Say It Loud" by Mary-Engelbreit

"Say It Loud" by Mary-Engelbreit

Mary Engelbreit is known throughout the world for her distinctive illustration style, imbued with spirited wit and nostalgic warmth. The unmatched following for her work has grown with a range of licensed products that stretches from calendars, to best-selling children’s books, millions of greeting cards sold each year, and thousands of gifts, crafts and home accents.

Starting in 1977, Mary Engelbreit licensed her art for a greeting card line and today boasts a list that’s grown to include nearly 6,500 products in all, with more than $1 billion in lifetime retail sales.

What a resource for artists wanting to learn more about how to succeed in the art licensing industry.

What are you waiting for? Sign up now!

My Art Licensing Story Video

Friday, March 12th, 2010

A short while back art licensing artist and educator Tara Reed encouraged us artists to make a video of our art licensing story to share on online. Now, I am a little camera shy, but decided to give that web cam a try after a little more prompting from Tara and my art licensing friend Jen Goode. I am also very blessed to have a husband and business partner, Benjamin Hummel who thought the idea of animating my fireflies would be a fun project. He stayed with his vision and directed and edited the whole thing for me. So in short, this fun little video came together and is now LIVE on my YouTube channel for your viewing pleasure.

Something to Cherish  Watercolor Embroidery Art Licensing Border

Art Licensing & Artistic Inspiration: Marjolein Bastin

Monday, December 28th, 2009

Marjolein Bastin has been an inspiration to me for years as both a watercolor artist and as an art licensor. If you are not familiar with her name, you most likely have seen her work in the Hallmark products since the 1990′s. She is based in Netherlands, but she paints and draws wonderful imagery from nature stories from all over the world. This is a charming little video that you are sure to enjoy.

A special thanks goes out to Joan Beiriger for sharing a link to this video on her blog.
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