Showing posts with label artisan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label artisan. Show all posts

Monday, May 4, 2009

Month of May Etsy artisan interview-ArtbyMAR


1. How did you find Etsy? 
If memory serves me right I first heard about Etsy on an artist forum. Many of the people posting there were on Etsy and recommended the site. I checked it out, loved it, and have been here ever since.

2. How did you get into the craft/artwork that you do now?
I have always been creative, drawing since I was a little girl. One of my Grandmothers was an artist, the other was very crafty. So I was always encouraged to draw, paint, and create. I originally only sold my artwork on Etsy but wanted to branch out somewhat. I got the idea to put my art on pendants and that branched out to include using my huge collection of vintage images for the pendants also.

3. What inspires you? 
So many different things can inspire me to create. Browsing through all the great items on Etsy always inspires me. But it can be anything, a book , a tree and all of a sudden an idea will just pop into my head. Halloween and Autumn are my favorite times of the year so I always find additional inspiration during that time.

4. Who is your fav. artist?
This is a hard one because I like so many and a variety of art. Just a sampling of my favorites on Etsy are: 
Heidi Shaulis from West Corinth Studio
Sarah from Black Eyed Suzie
Cat from Cat Box Art Studio





Friday, October 31, 2008

Etsy artisan interview with: bddesigns!

http://bddesigns.etsy.com

How did you first get interested in what you do? I have always created, but I was a beader and wire worker for YEARS before I got frustrated with what you CAN'T make jewelry-wise without soldering. So I took a beginner class, set up my studio and have been learning/creating/teaching ever since!

Who is your favorite artist? My mother - awesome sketcher, painter, sculptor...you name it, she can do it! I really owe a lot to her!!!

What are your top 5 favorite Etsy shops?

1- My newest favorite is http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6082754 - just bought a tie for my 4-year-old that is TO DIE FOR!!!

2- AWESOME lampwork beads - http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6370206

3- Fellow metal-lover - http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5939745

4- HUGELY talented quilter in my home state of Ohio - http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=75115

5- GORGEOUS glass - http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5035327