The Marketplace has created a list of questions and we will randomly pick 6 for each MP member to answer for you to get to know the artist behind the works of art you will find in the Marketplace.
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How did you first begin to sell/market your work? I first started out by selling note cards to family and friends back in 1999. My first note cards where reproductions of my original watercolor artwork. I had them professionally printed and began looking for retail outlets. Within a few years I was selling my note cards and jewelry out of 3 retail locations back East. (I live in California.)
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What do you do and how did you start? I create watercolor note cards, jewelry, and most recently mixed media artwork. In 2000, I created my first website to market my note cards. Over the years my website skills have evolved, I still enjoy being in control of my website and the ability to update it with new creations at any time of the day or night. My first piece of jewelry was a popular French stamp bracelet that I sold to shops back East (US). I then branched out into making necklaces, earrings, and bracelets. Every piece of jewelry has Swarovski crystals incorporated into each design!
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Do you have one blog or website that you visit daily and why? I like to spread the love so I have many blogs that I enjoy reading! Right now, I am in an organizing and creative mode so I am a bit busy. I do have a blog roll on my blog of all my favorite blogs...take a look and see what catches your eye!
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What is one art supply you feel is a must have for you? It would have to be glitter for paper projects. Because I love to brighten things up! And for jewelry designs I would have to go with Swarovski crystal beads.
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What inspires your creative process? It can start out with one idea or take off after being inspired from one item! Once I am inspired the process will usually flow and ideas come together easy. It is when ideas don't come together and you feel you are 'forcing' your art that you need to stop. Creating should not be stressful...it should be fun! You should feel happy with what you created and be sad when you part with it...because parting with your art is what its all about...sharing your talent with others to enjoy!
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If you had the chance to start over in your art career would you do anything different? I don't think I would do anything differently. I think if you enjoy the process then you will have a fun ride!
To see more of Roxanne's extraordinary work visit her shop in the Marketplace.
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