As a treat for anyone interested, but more so as a way to inspire me to keep painting, I am posting regular visual updates of the paintings on which I am currently working.
The new series I am focusing on lately is scenes of the Savannah area. I love the architecture of Savannah, and the detail work is amazing. So in my ever wonky, colorful upbeat way, I am recreating places and details for this new series.
So, the first in the series is 440 Bull - at least I am pretty sure it is Bull Street.
Here are the photos from sketches to where I am now on the painting.
From Photo to Composition
Sketch on Canvas
Under Painting and Brick work
Cotton Studios Logo
As a new business owner, I have a great many hopes and dreams for my little studio. These aspirations should benefit both myself and my clients in the long run as well as other designers and artists. The following list is a compilation of the elements I intend to incorporate into my new website.
Free Consultations
As a regular service, I will offer free one hour consultations to anyone interested in our services. Remember: graphic design, web design, illustration, painting and murals - Cotton Studios - All Natural Creativity.
Marketing Ideas
In this crazy world of Social Networking, the web offers some amazing resources. I intend to keep Cotton Studios site updated with tips and techniques for marketing yourself and your company. I will also offer insights for common business owners on aspects of design that are often overlooked.
August Newsletter
Monthly Newsletters with Freebies
Each month, I will send out a newsletter centering on the most recent Cotton Studio News. The next issue will contain a little freebie, so be sure not to miss it. If you aren’t signed up to receive the newsletter, do it now!!! Sign up in the upper right hand corner of the any page.
A Close Circle of Trusted Freelancers
Working from home can be a bit lonely at times, so I find it very important to keep a close circle of talented people within my radar at all times. These people are generally also working from home, and they understand the need to network and keep in touch for the sake of sanity, to act as sounding boards, to offer knowledge and networking, and to pitch in if they are stronger in a certain area that I am. If there is something that I can not do, I have professional connections with people that can do them. I intend to cautiously expand that circle of knowledgeable professionals for the sake of my clients and myself.
That being said, if you are a talented profession designer, web designer, programmer, illustrator, or marketing professional, and would like the opportunity to work with us at Cotton Studios, please email me your resume and provide a link to an online portfolio. I will add you to my growing list of resources and references.Regular Visual Up-dates on Artwork
If you have an interest in my artwork, you will love this feature of the new website. I am starting a new series of paintings of Savannah sights. I will document the progress of these paintings and post them regularly. You will get to see the progression of a painting from sketch to finished piece. It should be an interesting ride!
Eco Awareness
As someone who has always had a strong interest in the health of our earth, I am just now becoming an active participant in the Go Green Movement. I will share tidbits, interesting articles, and great websites on our site, as well as the struggles and trials that go along with trying to change a lifestyle. Cotton Studios is All Natural Creativity, and we intend to use that wholesome creative outlook to develop Green Friendly practices in both business and home.
- I am attempting to build my client list so that Cotton Studios can flourish, I am enlisting your help.
From now until the end of September, I am offering a 10% Finders Fee for any existing clients, family, and friends that refers someone to Cotton Studios.
I must state here a few stipulations:- The person being referred MUST sign an agreement and make a deposit on a project for the finders fee to be issued.
- The referred party MUST tell me that you did indeed refer them.
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You may refer yourself
- If you have any questions or concerns, please email me immediately at rachel@cottonstudios.com.
- Unfortunately, this cannot apply to any previous referrals at this time.
Thanks for coming by. As you can see, my website is not quite up and running right now.
I am doing a complete design overhaul.
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