DIY Felt Thank You Journal
A giftable felt journal that is so easy to make.
READ MOREArt Licensing Agent: Suzanne Cruise
Monica Lee of Smartcreativewomen.com recently interviewed art licensing agent Suzanne Cruise. Their interview touches on so many need-to-know points about the state of art licensing today. I have listened to hundreds of talks on art licensing over the years and this is one of the most authentic perspectives on working with companies and agents, even helpful for a self-represented artist like myself.
READ MORE“Art to Product to Market” – Westminster Art Class
Are you an artist in Colorado looking for help selling your work at art festivals, fairs, galleries, retail stores and even online? If so, don’t miss this workshop. Learn about creating with the customer in mind, product development, packaging and presenting, pricing to sell, plus many more marketing and show tips. Instructor: Cherish Flieder Sat. Oct…
READ MORETrue Love Vintage Handmade Card
Using lace, a crystal chandelier prism, glitter mod podge, ribbon and handmade paper I created an elegant wedding card for this month’s Designer Blog Hop Challenge theme: Vintage.
READ MOREBarefoot Path: Right Field
“Right Field” by Benjamin Hummel was selected for the cover of Barefoot Path: Exploring childlike wonder and faith Comments from the artist, Benjamin Hummel: The phenomenon of little league sports can be pretty humorous at times. Attending many such outings with my younger brothers, there were always two or three (usually my siblings among them),…
READ MOREAloha Mixed Media Canvas
For today’s Designer Connection Blog Hop, I bring you a lovely vacation themed mixed media canvas collage painting of a beautiful beach somewhere off the shore of Kauai.
READ MOREPaper Quilling
Alli Bartkowski is the most passionate quiller I have ever met. I had seen this art & craft form over the years, but for some reason I never had the opportunity to give it a try. Alli’s booth at the most recent CHA show in California was filled to the brim with the most creative quilled creations I have ever seen. She literally uses the technique to sculpt and form anything she wants from traditional quilled motifs to 3-D people and cupcakes!
READ MOREArtist & Designer Alex Colombo
Last year, illustrator and licensing artist Alex Colombo, interviewed me about my style, themes and technique. Since then we have got to know each other more through social media and today I want to share with you all about her background and the wonderful things she is doing with her art and blog. Alex Colombo…
READ MOREHusband, Artist, 2x Liver Transplant Survivor – Benjamin Hummel
I am blessed to be married to a handsome and talented artist who has an extraordinary view on celebrating life. My husband Benjamin Hummel and I will be celebrating our 10 year wedding anniversary this June and he will also be celebrating 20 years of liver transplant survival!
READ MOREEaster Egg Garden Craft
Have you ever wanted a beautiful miniature garden to celebrate easter indoors? Photographer and designer Jessica Roy from ROY JOY, put together this delightful DIY project you are sure to love. And with her kind permission I am pleased to share this with you today as you prepare for your Easter celebrations and perhaps start a new Easter tradition that is something to cherish.
READ MOREMixed Media Canvas Painting Collage Workshop
In this 3 hour Mixed Media Canvas Painting Collage Workshop, designed by artist Cherish Flieder, students learn techniques to artfully use many mediums together for both professional art and personal craft applications. They are guided through the process to make a unique canvas creation that embodies a theme of their choice. Students explore how to combine the use of watercolor, colored pencil, markers, acrylics, collage elements and embellishments like embroidery, buttons, beads, fabric scraps and more. See examples and get inspired to mix and match elements to make your art fun and vibrant!
If you are interested in participating in future classes, contact Cherish to be added to the wait list.
READ MORECHA Winter 2012 Experience
I am excited to share some snapshots from my recent CHA experience. I have attended these shows since 2007 and I can easily say that it was the best yet!
READ MOREPinterest Is Becoming the Next Big Thing for Business
Pinterest is a Virtual Pinboard. That is where it starts. However, I recently I came across this article that both explains Pinterest and gives some practical business tips for using it to promote your art, products, publications or whatever visually engaging images you want to share with the world. Of course, it should go without…
READ MOREEbook for Web Educators
It’s always fun when a new book that you have helped to develop comes out. So, I’m excited to share with you Best Practices in Web Development Instruction. just recently released by iThemes. The best news is that it’s a free download!
READ MOREBe Mine
Happy Valentine’s Day from Something to Cherish
READ MOREValentine’s Day proves to be Pinteresting
Love is in the air and all its over Pinterest when it comes to creative celebration ideas for Valentine’s Day! So, if you are still looking for some fun new ideas, don’t skip out on this visually inspiring site.
READ MOREKnit Pray Love
Knitting a blanket or hat for a baby in Afghanistan CURE hospital is something to cherish. Show some love to these little fragile little ones and their hurting families. Find out how easy it is to participate, whether you knit or not.
READ MOREQuality vs. Quantity
When I am exploring an idea or practicing a new technique, quantity is what makes me a better artist each time. As they say, “practice makes perfect.” However, if you are seeking quality, it isn’t helpful to just keep going and going without stopping every now and then to evaluate the work and the process. This process becomes our teacher and shows us more about quality.
READ MOREThe Meaning of a Pear Tree
Recently, I updated my site header to include a pear that I painted as a part of my “Partridge in a Pear Tree” art licensing collection. It is now going on my Directory of Illustration ad for 2012 as well as a new run of business cards. So, I got to thinking, what does a PEAR or PEAR TREE symbolize anyway? Since it is an embedded part of my updated branding I just had to find out.
READ MOREHappy 2012!
Have a Happy and Blessed 2012 from Something to Cherish!
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