Paper, Paper, Paper

Over time I believe that my 'smart' printer has updated itself to reflect new printer specifications. These new specs are subtle, not like printing sizes or paper orientation. More like subtleties in the quality of the images being printed to the point that I was no longer satisfied with what said 'smart' printer was creating. I've had to find new card stock that works well with my artwork, not an easy accomplishment in a time of pandemic. I like to feel paper, check it's brightness and weight, know my choices and possibilities, etc. Fortunately I have found new paper that I'm happy with and it's been a big relief. Having a 'fancy' printer that (seemingly secretly) updates itself is sort of like realizing your teenager has a whole life you don't know about. 'When did THIS happen?' 'Why wasn't I told?' 'Do I get a say in the matter?' I'm glad to be back on the same page and creating beautiful prints.

I have two new cards out and available locally at Sheepscot General Store, and always online at: www.Etsy.com/shop/GenevieveKeller. I'll have frameable prints of both available online soon. 

These two new illustrations represent two of my styles. The Poppies and Bees are what I'd call my botanical work. The Flower Fox is from my more whimsical side, possibly looking a bit like children's book illustration. I've questioned myself over time as to the effectiveness of having more than one style. Translation: successfulness. As an artist when one's work is varied will you ever be recognized for your work? Or will you confuse people? Recently, I read Lisa Congdon's book 'Find Your Artistic Voice' and I flat out got over worrying about having so many avenues of creativity. I highly recommend this book to any creative person, it was a very good read. (You will need to read this under good lighting though, the font was quite small and pale, maybe gray not black?)

I felt my Flower Fox illustration was appropriate either without words, or as any number of cards: Happy Birthday, Mother's Day, Thank You, and Thinking of You. In the end... this card is available in all the ways mentioned. Why not? She's a sweetie and she just wants to travel out into the world greeting people!

Next up? I'm working on an illustration of chickadees. Happy Spring!