How Many Artists?

[Kfamr]

Ugh, I've been going thru files and files trying to find photos to post as example for this thread. Each one I really liked and thought of as good when I first took it, then I look back and I'm second guessing myself.

A lot of people urge me to get into the photography business. I'd really like to.. I don't know where to start, how to get myself known, etc.

I take pictures, draw, paint, make graphics, write, create jewlery, sculpt, scrapbook/collage, many "artistic" things. Wether or not I'm good in all of those subjects, I dunno, but I do enjoy them.


Kay Knapp, Palm Harbor FL
Blah Blah Blah
http://www.petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=100489

[Karen]

Kay, you're one of most talented photographers I've ever known - and remember, I have a BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) from Mass Art, and have worked in publishing and graphic art. And Paul agrees with my assessment of your talent. If you want, I can give you advice on how to build your photography business.

I am an artist and graphic designer. I majored in Illustration in college, which was part of the Graphic Design department. All the graphics on the Pet of the Day family of websites are an example. Here's another - it is last year's Christmas card, whose subject you all know well, Miss Hoppy!

[wolf_Q]

I've had a website for Pet Portrait commissions since I was around 15 or 16 (almost 22 now). My website is pathetic, I've been meaning to redo it, but it's in my signature. Here's a link with some of my artwork. http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v14/wolf_Q/

I also really enjoy photography of animals and nature, whether I'm that good or not I don't know, but I love it.

Here's my info
Amy Quarnberg, Utah...I don't have a "title" as I don't have a degree or a real job in art, though I wish I did.

And some examples


*Edit* photobucket is not working well for me I'll come back and add more later

[Kfamr]

Thanks Karen, feel free to PM me any advice you have. I'd love to know.


I have to add my favorite pieces Amy has done.... all three are hanging in my home.





Need to get her to do a new one of my three.

[BOBS DAD]

Hi Amy,
Thanks for posting. Your stuff is really good with a polished technique as well. You don't always have to be classically trained or possess a degree in something to be inherently talented. I've seen many degreed artists who wish their rendering abilities were as good as yours!!!

And Catnapper, loved your stuff as well - very good rendering abilities.

Karen - you are also an artist??? Who knew? Liked your bunny illustration!!!

It seems like a lot of animal lovers are also artists/musicians - sensitive types!!!

[critter crazy]

well I dug around and found a few pics I had done years ago!

[slleipnir]

i forgot my info...I'm Audrey from Canada.

Another one I'll likely never finish...seems to be very common for me T-T

Did this for Val..

I guess i have a more cartoony style, and I have only begun working with pencils and realism. I actually kind of want to be an animator...o_O

Anyway, I never realized there was so much talent on this site!!

[~Ginny~]

o.O have to go.. Bye bye!