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Published by: CJ on 9th Sep 2011 | View all blogs by CJ

Well, I took the plunge. Today, whilst Lucy was at nursery and with Emily firmly attached, I created a Cafe Press account and Facebook Artist page for my stuff (largely one-handed due to aforementioned Emily situation, so if there are mad errors, you know why!).

I am currently selling T-shirts / other various items of clothing, cards, trinkets and various mad things with my artwork on it - I need to dig out my old PC to recover some of the original larger files so I can create prints and postera at a later date (I'm hoping to be able to do this over the weekend).

Currently, I have 6 lines of merchandise, and woud be grateful if any Clouders would like to go and have a look. Also, if you're feeling generous, it would be lovely if anyone feels like 'Like-ing' my Facebook page so I can build up a presence there.

The links are:

http://www.cafepress.co.uk/elysianeyes

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Elysian-Eyes/112529175517573

Thanks to Cloudies for giving me the confidence to even think about this... it kind of rules! ^^D

Ely

Comments

15 Comments

by karen 8 months ago

It's not shameless self promotion at all - it's what you need to do to get your stuff out there! Good for you : ) I've 'liked' your Facebook page as well! I have a couple of friends who are musicians - one of them is a 'shamless' self promoter whilst the other is always doubting himself hates to push his music onto everyone!! Go for it and good luck! X
by CJ 8 months ago

Thank you, Karen - and thank you for the 'Like' as well! I find that this kind of thing really goes against my grain, but if I want to be serious about it (well, as serious as one can be about Cafe Press!), I have to get over that... the only way to get anyone looking is through promotion, and the only person who knew about it is me, so it stands to reason that I have to promote! Otherwise what is the point?

I have to admit, I am quite chuffed at how some of the things look - I really do need to get the prints sorted out, though. Mainly because I want copies of my digital pieces in print, too!!
by Weens 8 months ago

I've been saying for ages that there must be a way to retail those fab drawings of yours, and you've found it - Yay! I've liked your Facebook page. Hope you do really well and we can break open a bottle to celebarate your first million!
by Noodledoodle 8 months ago

wow, you should show Malc the succubus - he might be interested, since he's writing about one! these are lovely ;-)
by Georgia Girl 8 months ago

Good luck with it all - you deserve to do really well. I like and have officially 'liked' :-)
by AlanP 8 months ago

I looked at it. I have hoped you would do something with your images for a long time. I certainly hope this is the beginning of great things. You have talent, girl.
by Vanessa 8 months ago

Incredible ... loved your stuff! And here was me doodling kids characters...(sigh)
by CJ 8 months ago

Thanks, everyone! Just added 3 more product lines... this is fun!! (Please excuse brevity - feeding Em & so typing one handed again...)
by Skylark 8 months ago

Very impressed with what you can do one-handed while feeding :-D All looks great - very talented lady!
by John Taylor 8 months ago

Go for it, Elysia!
by Spangles 8 months ago

Wow, Ely, you are so talented! Just off to 'like' your Facebook page.
by Jill 8 months ago

Impressive! Good luck....
by RichardB 8 months ago

Oh my, Ely, you are a talented lady, aren't you? Thank goodness I'm old enough now to have accepted my limitations gracefully (writing, yes; art and music, no), otherwise I'd be green with envy.

Like the time back in my youth when I played a certain record to someone I knew and said: 'I wish I could play guitar like that.' 'Like this, you mean?' he said, and picked up my guitar and played it, note perfect....

At least I set probably a new record for myself by writing about 1700 words yesterday.

But I ramble. This is YOUR thread, and I should be wishing you all the success your venture deserves. Which I do. Best of luck with it.
by mike 8 months ago

Very impressive. Good luck with your T.Shirts. i am sure these will appeal to the graphic novel market. Your images seem much less crudely drawn.
by Amarantha 8 months ago

Elysian Eyes is a beautiful site. Very best wishes with the venture Elysia and don't be shy; artists are noted for being unable to sell their own work and you've made a very impressive start.

Hope it'll make you rich. Am :-)