Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Instant Art Collection

I get emails from readers all the time asking for art recommendations. And people sometimes tell me they have trouble navigating Etsy or that the sheer number of results when they search for a print is overwhelming. I know. There are A LOT of shops on Etsy these days, and believe me, I experience this frustration on a daily basis both as a buyer browsing and as a seller trying to get my shop noticed among the thousands.

I love responding to reader emails individually, but since this seems to be a common query, I thought, "Why don't I start a regular feature on the blog with collections of art I think would go well together?" And here's the first collection: one for the illustration lover who enjoys plays on perspective...that things aren't always what they seem. Add to that visually striking line work and a pleasing color palette, and I think this is a grouping you wouldn't quickly tire of looking at.

(Clockwise from top left: "UpsideDown" by Jennifer Davis; modern mobile: himmeli no. 1 by AMradio; "Let's Make a Pile" by Leah Duncan; and Giclee Print "2,3,4" by Jenn Ski.)

What do you think? Are there any artists you would add to this collection?

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9 comments:

  1. Paige @ Little NostalgiaMay 30, 2012 at 7:31 AM

    This is a great idea! You have a good eye for this. I keep scrolling back up to look at the group again.

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  2. pasqueflowerMay 30, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    Great grouping! I love the UpsideDown print.

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  3. Linda E. PruittMay 30, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    Great Idea! Instant art! I like it!

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  4. Melissa at bubbyandbean.comMay 30, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    This is such a great idea! You are a natural curator. Looking forward to seeing more!

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  5. Rose ClearfieldMay 30, 2012 at 10:20 PM

    Great idea for a feature! You're right that it can be overwhelming both as a buyer and a seller on Etsy. Taking the time to provide blog features can be a huge service!

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  6. weird amigaMay 30, 2012 at 11:58 PM

    In fact! From my personal favorites:
    Nicole Margaretten - http://etsy.me/L7vhYQ
    and
    Geninne's (birds galore) - http://etsy.me/yDiJNe

    You're right, Etsy is saturated with great artist... It's paralyzing!

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  7. KanelstrandJune 6, 2012 at 3:15 PM

    It really is a great collection, Mary. Loving the mobile!

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  8. UnknownJune 14, 2012 at 2:16 PM

    I love love love the combination of these prints!! They are so strong together. My personal favorite has to be the "Let's make a Pile" print.

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  9. UnknownJune 22, 2012 at 1:49 PM

    You have such a nice eye, Mary. :)

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