Art pretties!

[merimask]

First things first... I just want to say to all of my LJ friends who spoke up in my f-locked entry yesterday ; you guys are incredible & really, I'm so lucky to have such amazing friends.   Did you all read eachother's responses to that entry?  Because it was truly touching.   Thanks, every one of you.  *big heartfelt hug*

Now!  On to the pretty stuff!

I do not think I have properly shared the AWESOMENESS of

golden_meliadeshairsticks.  I know I go on & on...but that's not the same as a picture...& this one has crossover value, too.

Those are called "Amazon" & you can find them at her Etsy shop...right here!   She made those particular hairsticks with a couple of leather leaves I sent her once...aren't those great?  I own a couple (ok...four sets!!) of her hairsticks & I can honestly say they're the best-made, most unique sticks I've ever had.  If you're looking for something feminine & unique & frankly very affordable, give her sticks a try.

 

Speaking of Etsy (and aren't I always?), look what I finished & put up in my shop yesterday...

That's not an old picture (you can see the last Frost Dragon mask I made...which also happened to be the first Frost Dragon I ever made, right here), I just finished that mask yesterday.  I'm very very pleased with it.  Even though I struggled at first, in the end it all came together very nicely.  Proof that I can effectively reproduce that particular, complicated mask.  Which is a good thing to know.

I almost like this new version of the Frost Dragon better, too.  The mane came out very wild & lion-like.

I'm getting much MUCH better with my photography too, I think.  *pleased*

I hit a milestone in Etsy yesterday...over 300 people "heart" my shop!  That's truly amazing.  I've had an incredible three months there (I effectively hit my three-month mark today) and I'm closing in on 100 sales.  Awesome!   Absolutely the MOST effective online marketing forum I've ever found...ever!  Beats E-bay all to heck.  I owe golden_meliadesa mountain of gratitude for turning me on to that site.

So I have a mound of boxes to mail and a mound of masks to make.  Back to work!

Comments

[kls-eloise.livejournal.com]

I like this frost dragon better. The only thing I can figure out is that the tooled "tufts" in between the eyes are larger. For a large, bold, involved piece I think that the tufts need to also be bold rather than delicate. It can have fine detail, but the bits need to be in scale. Does that make sense?

Hey - how's my oni coming?

I'm reserving for I-Con today. I can't wait to sketch the next dragon plaque with you. I'm SO excited about the idea. It'll be really cool if I can can communicate what I want.

[zannachan.livejournal.com]

Those hairsticks are gorgeous! I've admired some of the other hair sticks she's made that I've seen, but those are my favorite so far--then again, I love leaves.

The frost dragon is stunning, too. I love your new dragon designs.

I'm so glad that Etsy is doing well for you!

[golden-meliades.livejournal.com]

I just want a very moderate business, myself...more than one sale a day might kill me, lol. I tell you, kls_eloise has been a great customer...it keeps bouncing between you and she as to who has the most sticks LOL, so obviously you don't owe me for Etsy as you and a person I met on your flist are my two best customers :)

Thanks for the plug!

PS: Glad you were able to get past your little bump and figure out how to make that mask again :)