Hey there Reader
September is here, and with it comes a crispness in the air that signals the end of summer. While I love the changing leaves, I can't shake the feeling that winter is lurking just around the corner.
I hope this newsletter finds you well. Let's dive into what's been happening in my world!
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STUDIO NEWS
It's been a relatively quiet month here in the studio. I've been hard at work on a new Christmas collection, which I'll talk more about later in this email.
I've also been doing another round of pitching to art agencies. So far, I've reached out to two agencies but haven't had any luck yet. I'm planning to pitch to about six agencies total, but I'm spacing them out to one per month to avoid feeling overwhelmed and keep my momentum going in other areas of my business.
Dreaming of DHG
Have you ever thought about the companies you'd absolutely love to work with? I don't know if I've mentioned this before, but one of the companies I'd love to collaborate with is Design House Greetings (DHG). They're the folks who supply Trader Joe's with greeting cards.
I'm drawn to them because their selection of cards totally resonates with me. They're beautifully crafted and designed, and I love how widely available and affordable they are. It's a win-win for the consumer, honestly!
DHG seems like such a great company to partner with, and the more I've learned about them, the more excited I've become. I'm sharing this dream with you because sometimes, I think we keep our biggest goals too much to ourselves. Maybe if we share them with the world, the universe will listen and open a door!
Your Thoughts?
If you're on a similar journey as myself, I'd love to hear about your dream clients. Have you ever managed to land a dream client? If so, how did it happen, and what was the experience like?
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NEWSLETTER SURVEY
Iβm always looking for ways to make my letters to you better. Your thoughts and opinions mean the world to me! Iβd love to hear what you think. What do you love? What could be improved? And most importantly, what kind of stuff would you like to see more of?
To help me out, I put together a quick survey. But if surveys aren't your thing, feel free to hit reply and share your thoughts and ideas with me instead!
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NEW ARTWORK
I've been hard at work on a new Christmas collection this month. It's got four illustrations and a mini-set of three patterns. So far, I've finished three of the illustrations (you can see them below). Can you guess the theme? I'm really digging it!
I'm not done yet, though. I have to pause this collection for a bit to work on some birthday and celebration cards for an art call I recently got. Once those are done, I'll be back to wrapping up this Christmas collection. I canβt wait to show you more!
LET'S WORK TOGETHER!
Are you looking to collaborate on a project or maybe you're interested in licensing my artwork? I'd love to hear from you!
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ARTIST RESOURCES
I love sharing interesting things Iβve found online that are related to art or surface design! Maybe youβre already in the loop but if not I hope to introduce you to some new courses, challenges, blog posts, and anything else I find fun and interesting that I think you might also enjoy!
So letβs begin!
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Mel Armstrong
Illustrator & Surface Pattern Designer
Illustrator, Surface Pattern Designer and online educator empowering others to follow their dream of building an art career.
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What's coming for Procreate 5.4 & beyond
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Don't waste your time creating art no one needs
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Safeguarding your brand from copycat and spam sites
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Disclaimer: Iβm not affiliated with any of the above resources. I'm sharing them because I found them interesting and thought you might as well!
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Fy! x Tawnart
Don't forget to use my code "TAWNART" for 20% off any art print, whether it's in my collection or not. β
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What's your favourite thing about fall?
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