Artists Of All Mediums Wanted

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How would you like to be a featured artist?

All you have to do is answer the questions below and then submit them in the body of an email to *subs at thedabblingmum.com *

Please remember that this is a "family friendly" publication when submitting your material to be featured...

Do not be afraid of sharing more than a two-line answer.

Our readers love to feel the passion behind the artist, and learn something valuable along the way. Think of this interview as a way to pay-it-forward while drawing attention to your art.

We are looking for artists that sell original artwork for under $100, on a regular basis; artists who have taken the time to focus on quality, not quantity.

We are looking for artists who want to offer original art to the average, hardworking man, woman, and child. Artists who understand that by making art affordable to everyone, we can change the world's perception about art… we can show the world that buying art is just as therapeutic as making it… that art changes lives… that art saves lives... that the word needs art.

For an idea of what we are looking for check out past Originals For Under $100 interviews.

Please note that we are not looking for jewelry, clothing, knitted, or crocheted pieces. We are not looking for reprints, mass-produced copies, e-books, print books, technique DVDs, or workshops.

We are also NOT looking for starting bids on auction sites for under $100… We are looking for flat rate original artwork at $100 or less.

And just to make it clear... We are not asking for artists to under-price or under-value their work just to offer something at a discounted rate.

We are looking for artists who—for whatever reason—have chosen to offer a collection of original art for under $100 a piece.

This collection could be their "studies", "practice pieces", or even art they intentionally create with the lower price in mind. Think... sketches, pen and ink drawings, line drawings, watercolor paintings, acrylic paintings, mixed media art, collaged pieces, assemblage pieces, miniature sculptures, etc.

If you can't copy and paste and need this form emailed to you, please let us know.

Please make sure you copy and paste the following in your email.
That way we know you understand the terms of having your interview featured.

Your Name:
Your Title:
Your Business Name:
Your Website:
Your blog:
Your video link:
Your email address (will not be published):
Do you have a headshot I can use in jpeg for the interview? If so, attach it with the answers or include a link to where I can download it.
Do you agree to allow Alyice Edrich to use this interview, royalty-free and without compensation?
Do you understand that you're allowing images of your art to be used with this interview?
Do you understand that you cannot reprint or repost this interview in its entirety, but may share a link to the interview via your social networks?
Do you understand that your interview may be mentioned via Twitter, Facebook, and other social media outlets?
Do you understand that your interview may be edited to meet publication standards?

4 photographs—all taken by you. Don’t worry about resizing, as I’ll take care of that. But if you choose to resize, photos should be 400 width and 300 pixels, minimum.

1 Photograph of yourself; preferably a close-up, headshot. If not, a shot of you alone that I can crop.
3 Photographs showcasing the artwork you sell that is under $100 each.

The questions for the interview:

How did you get started as an artist?

How long have you been an artist?

What does art mean to you?

Has there ever been a time when making or buying art changed your life? (Please share the when, where, why, and how… and a photo of the artwork if it's your creation.)

What inspires your artwork?

What medium do you normally create in and why?

What is your creative process like?

Why did you start offering original works of art for under $100 a piece?(Please don't be shy if the main reason was/is monetary benefits or to get rid of "studies".)

What have been the personal rewards for offering original art for under $100? (Please share the details of how it's helped you grow as an artist, how it's helped get your name out there, how it's benefited your business model, how it has opened the door for larger sales, or how it's affected your patrons on a personal level which in turn has meant something personal to you.)

In your opinion, what is the key element for creating original art that you can then sell for $100 or less?

If you could share one tip with artists who'd like to make affordable pieces for the average person, what would it be?

What's the coolest art tip you've ever received?

What's ahead for your art?

Feel free to add an extra question or two if you feel it will help promote your art or shop better. Just remember to keep it educational, and less of a sales pitch.

Interviews will appear in The Dabbling Mum's magazine.

Sometimes Alyice Edrich, our editor, will pull a few quotes from your interview to use in a round-up type article on a specific subject, and whenever possible, she'll pull a quote from your interview to use in other articles.

Occasionally she may allow reprints of your interview to well-established and/or respected publications to give you more exposure for your craft and your art.

Artists Of All Mediums Wanted

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