I am very excited to announce my first commissioned book-cover, for the book "Faces in the Light" by Steven Hagy. Please visit his page http://stevenhagy.com/new_book_faces_in_the_light
Mr. Hagy found my work on deviantart and contacted me about doing a cover for him.
This process has really given me a lot of hope and encouragement that maybe it is possible for me to make money off of my art, whether is be photography, painting, or jewelry.
I remember going off to art school, excited and full of all kinds of expectations and certainty that I would graduate in 4 years and then be able to have a career in the field. Well, as the years have dragged on I have grown less and less enthused and more pessimistic about my future job possibilities. I kind off accepted the "fact" that me going to artschool was just bs and almost a mistake. I would graduate and probably be a cleaning lady with a bachelors in fine arts.
Well I still don't think I am going to graduate and land an art job, but I am starting to discover that it is possible to make some money, and art is something that I will always be able to do on the side of whatever job I do end up with.
I really do need to open an etsy account or go to a craft fair or something. I just don't put myself out there at all. That's why this bookcover and Mr. Hagy's interest in my work has really brightened my spirits. As I floated along trying to get through art school with my negative attitude, he happened upon my work on deviantart and contacted me. That means a lot. Someone likes what I do enough to have it represent their own book and art.
It is 2 am and I am really blabbing on but I guess that is what this blog is for.
To make a long story short, I am happy about this and have hope. Thank you Mr. Hagy!
I will keep making things and try to get myself out into the world, even if it is just by internet.
p.s. I have nothing against cleaning ladies, I have been cleaning every summer for 4 years. I just wish it paid more.
