Shop 'Till You Drop!!

I can safely say that when your a techno-phobe like me .... setting up online can initially be a DRAG!!!! It has taken ages to put my images up but but of course once they are there ... job done!!! More things to go in later this week too :D Hopefully maintaining the store will be easier ... just putting new stuff in as I produce it ... and taking old stuff out I suppose!  And of course hopefully getting all those lovely orders out in a timely fashion.

 So please "scoot" along to my Etsy store - it is now ... open!!!

https:www.etsy.com/shop/banham

Old Style Selling to New Style selling ..

 Today was the last of the Seasonal Markets this side of christmas. As usual ... it was a mixed bag ... and it is always a learning curve as to what sells. It can be hard to get it right ... but I was glad I had plenty of Pug cards! And of course there is the cost of the stall to take in to account as well as petrol etc. So how does this balance up against selling on the internet? Well I am about to find out by filling my Etsy store with cards and art work. I know from past experience that putting your stuff in to your store takes time ... but so does sitting at a craft market.

Time will tell .. and I'll happily report back! Thanks to everyone who has bought stuff from me in the past couple of weeks ... much appreciated!

Colour It In !!

Really enjoying getting to grips with some new materials and some new themes ready for the seasonal markets. I've always been a sucker for working in black and white ... but I know I need to do more in colour if I'm ever going to get anywhere. If you're a black ink addict like me ... colour can be scary! But I've really enjoyed "playing" around a bit ... and getting stuff ready for Seasonal Markets has actually helped. Working on cards and small illustrations has made it all feel a bit less risky. I've been using Caran d"Ache "Pablo" pencils which are really forgiving as long as you use them on a smooth surface.

And my sketch book has come in real handy ... makes life easier when you can pick out some ideas to work on rather than staring at that blank paper wondering what on earth to do next! Its something I'd really encourage any Artist or Writer to keep!

Well wish me luck at the Markets (at Thermae Son this thursday 10-3) and thanks for looking in on the blog! :D

#carandache #pablopencils

Festive Pugs and Kisses

Always be open to suggestions! Like so many others at the moment ...my daughter is obsessed with all things Pug. I have to admit I do love these cute little critters and their ability to wear hats well has meant they have found a place along side my Beagle and Bear designs! They are drawn in pen and ink and then the hats and scarves  are mixed media. Lots of fun to do ....

These hand made originals are available at the next ISE coffee morning on November 20th (International School Eindhoven) They will be on  Hollie's stall along with her Retro Kitchen produce. After that ... The IWCE Winter Market at Thermae Son on November 21st. And on Etsy this week ...so look out for the link :D