FEATURED ETSY ARTIST - JOANNA GOLDMAN DESIGNS

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by Joanna Goldman

Now I could already tell this artist has a sense of humor just by seeing her "favorite pick" from her Etsy shop!! What fun! I've taken a bit of Joanna's profile from her Etsy shop and added it here, to give you a greater insight into this artist's creativity!

"Cartoonist, Illustrator, Animator, craftsperson... I just love to draw! Here's a bit about me: Recently, I've had a very busy few of months. I graduated with honors from a Seneca College’s Post Grad program in Visual Effects for film and television, moved from Toronto to Montreal, and got a full time job, all in the span of 1 week!My day job is as a Motion Graphics/ Visual Effects artist. I am currently working on a show called "Deconstructed" due to air on The Discovery Channel in September."

What led you to start creating your art/craft?

My mom is a painter- so she introduced me to art at a very young age. A couple years ago, I was browsing the internet and randomly found Etsy. This was one of the best finds ever for me! As I was looking around, I got inspired to get my own prints made. The rest is history!

How did you decide what medium you wanted to work with?

Lots, and lots, and lots of experimentation. I had the opportunity to try out a number of different mediums and processes because of my post secondary schooling background. I’ve done film, painting, drawing, crafts, and so much more.

What aspect of creating your art/craft do you find the most enjoyable?

I love drawing. My favorite part is watching a rough sketch grown into a real character with personality.

If you had to choose a fruit OR a vegetable, to describe your art/craft, what would you choose, and why?

An orange- because they are sweet!

If you had to choose one other medium in which to display your “creativity”, what would that be, and why?

I’m currently doing a lot of Motion Graphics video work. I like this because it’s a great way to go more in depth into my illustration style.

What message, if any, do you want to convey with your art/craft?

I want people to smile when they look at my work.

What advice do you have for other artists/crafters?

Keep on creating!

Your work definitely makes ME smile, Joanna! Thanks, for taking the time to share your thoughts and creativity with us. Be sure to visit Joanna's Etsy shop, to see what other fun items she has to offer.

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FEATURED ETSY ARTIST - EllaParry On Line Art Shop

I love this artist's whimsical, charming drawings, and am happy Ella agreed to take the time to share her art and thoughts with us.

Below you will hear in Ella's own words what she has to say about how she got started in her art and how she feels about it.

Be sure to take the time to visit Ella's shop out on Etsy and also her other links.

Hello! I'm a Brit artist who's really Chinese, originally from Cambodia, lived in Hong Kong, Thailand, Lau, Maco, now living in the UK with my lovely muscian husband for nearly 10 years.


What led you to start creating your art?
I have always had a strong passion for art ever since I was able to pick up my first pencil as a child. After ten years of working and living just to pay bills, and not living the life I always dreamed of, I finally decided to leave my full time job to be a full time freelance illustrator, and try to make my dream come true for myself. Last November, I was lucky and found Etsy!

How did you decide what medium you wanted to work with?
It is based on the environment in which I live, I live in a small place and have little time for art and creating, so I chose coloured pencils for my main medium because it is easy to handle within the limited space I have. In addition, it has allowed me to draw anytime when I can. I love to use a watercolour paper mixed with coloured pencils, which makes for a very great texture.

What aspect of creating your art do you find the most enjoyable?
I enjoy every single moment for creative from the research to complete it. It makes me feel I am alive again.

If you had to choose a fruit OR a vegetable, to describe your art, what would you choose, and why?
I would choose fruit--- the tropical fruit. It is colourful, attractive, warm, sweet and feels like sunshine.

What message, if any, do you want to convey with your art?
I convey my dreams and emotions into my pieces. I enjoy designing characters with surreal gestures in extraordinary scenes that I could be in. By creating my own atmosphere, I aim to make people feel relaxed, smile and forget all the worries they have in the real world and bring them into a fantasy.

What advice do you have for other artists?
Don’t give up your dream, we only live once, do what you want for yourself, and be proud of yourself.

THANKS ELLA, for sharing your thoughts and art with us! I always love to hear when someone has followed their dreams! HAPPY CREATING!

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