As part of my ‘Blogging Your Way eclass (see previous post) I have created a mood/inspiration board of what my blog is ‘about’. A collage of the feeling it has, or what i want it to have…
I started with arranging a bunch of my favourite ‘things’, snippets from magazines etc…but that certainly didn’t explain visually what my blog is about... It needs to walk up to you and say “Hi, my name is Jane and I am an Artomologist. Basically I earn a living from watching bugs (flutters eyelashes) .Oh and yes, I have a little message for you; follow your bliss. Now take my hand and let me show you this garden. “, or words to that effect.
I have included a favourite quote ” Our chief want is someone who will inspire us to be what we know we could be.” EW Emerson. Who doesn’t want to feel inspired? As an artist, I am coaxing that feeling to peek it’s head out all the time. I lay little fairy-bread crumb trails everywhere and always leading towards me…so those strange-little-ideas and inspiration-creatures can always find me at home…ooh…now I have to go and paint that image…where was I?
OK! As I was saying – I am to create an inspiration board of what my blog will look like…yep, sooo I included my ladybird and butterfly images du jour, and a page from my art journal, which I intend to share with you eventually. There is some of my published work. The calendar represents the licensing of my images, and I want to share what I know of licensing my artwork as I know this is a secretive area that other creatives would love to know a little more about to make earning a living from their TALENTS a little easier. The Book represents the journey towards my next publication which I will share on my blog from idea, through the trials of finding a publisher and publication.
The seahorses image is to show it’s not just ladybirds and butterflies that spin my dials. Any little cutesie will do quite frankly (and as cutsie-ness is in the eye of the beholder, you can expect a few creatures that may stretch your definitions!).
Have I managed to show your the contents of my brain yet?
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Lovely Jane! I might try and do this to…I Love the little blue butterfly on the fluffy pink blossom…when will you release that as a print? Soon I hope…I need it for my bedroom….
Hi Jane! I can’t imagine how you find the time! The mood boards are terrific – your such an inspiration – keep up the great work. Will see you in Melbourne
How inspiring coming across your mood board… I love the rich colours and fine natures finds!! Lovely;)
The peachy butterflies are sublime. This is your work? Bravo!
I love butterflies
They are symbols of transformation. And I really liked the quote.
How gorgeous. The rose, the colours the atmosphere it evokes…well done
Hi Jane, your photography is breathtaking.
It seems you have a really clear vision of what you want your blog to be about and I look forward to visiting back here.
Hi Leslie, I feel so very honoured that you visited! Thank you for your compliment on my work and ‘right back at ya’! I choked at your comment…I have really been flummoxed and flopping about like a fish out of water with my blog. I was so out-of-my-depth with BYW in the first 5 weeks, but this week all of Holly and your wisdom started congealing in my brain-box.. …I gathered my ideas and energy…checked my direction…asked the important questions…..and POW..I am on my way!!. To see your comment here…well, excuse me while I go and skip around my studio! Really
Thank you ! Thank you ! Thank you!
Hi Daniele – thank you – and I will get in to Lace and Bark when I am in BrisneyLand next… (just had a look at the furnitureal delights) and please say hi when you are in Byron Bay next!
Hi Vineeta, what’s not to love about butterflies? I was running on the beach this morning and was joined for a few minutes by a huge butterfly flying along with me. Can you imagine how my heart was singing! I just had a look at your blog and Mood board. Just divine. Keep in touch!
Hey Miss B! Yes the photos are all mine! I have a big beetle downstairs waiting to have her portrait taken…
Thanks Janine! Coming from you, I am beaming at your comments!
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