This in not only for Bead and Fiber Artists, but I can see how a book like this would help get the word out about your work. Or...just keep it for all the family memories.
Carol La Valley is a biography writer and she takes photos and your stories to put together your book.
Image having a story book of your art work along with a great artist biography during an art show or along side your artwork at a gallery.
Check it out...it could also be a fun project.
Carol writes: "Your stories are your life. They are a part of the legacy you will leave for your children and future generations. Let me ask the questions that trigger your memories of your life, love, adversities and triumphs. Together we will turn your unique stories into a book you and your family will always treasure." [email protected]
Carol writes, "This is from a love story I did for a client with copies for the children. It is a 7 by 7 inch hardcover book."
"And this is from a 12 by 12 inch book I did for a client as a special birthday gift for his brother's 90th birthday."
comment by Carol La Valley
My "glass" is generally overflowing, so I find I have to have a little bit of creative tunnel vision to get through the projects of a particular day.
Tales of a Lifetime, was conceived through my desire to help people tell their life stories while I made my living from an absolutely positive endeavor.
Unexpectedly meeting Rowena a few weekends ago taught me once again, that there are limitless ways to portray a life; that a great part of an artist's story is their creative output. When an artist completes a custom project for a client or a unique piece simply for the pleasure of creating, a record of those paintings of jewelry or pottery can live on in the pages of a book to possibly attract the next client.
At an art show, when an artist is in conversation with one client, another potential client could be looking at the portfolio presented in a professionally designed and printed book.
Here's a toast to doing what we love best.
Thanks, Rowena, for adding to my glass! I love your recycled wine bottle beads and charms!