One of my most recent paintings, I was inspired by the duck pond by my house!
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Tomorrow don't forget to say Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit for good luck and prosperity!! 🐇🐇🐇🍀
I just finished this beautiful baby for the thumbnail image for my Tier 1 Buy Me A Coffee Subscribers! 🐰☘️🍵
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I will be finishing up the next two tiers between commissions ❤ and mayyyyyy offer these as stickers to those who sign up for their first month! 👩🎨🎨🥳🤩😘🥰 ❤ ❤
xoxo, Tina
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From The Adventures of Nip and Tuck: Just Cats. By Elizabeth Francis and illustrated by Barbara Roe Hicklin, 1959.
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Not everyone likes my book, and I'm OK with that. There are many classic children's books some people just don't like because of their message or how they portray it, but I love them because they offer something a little different.
I made something straight from the heart and took a big chance on it. It caters to no one and breaks many conventions you find in children's books. I wanted adults to be able to enjoy the story as well, so it's not afraid to get a little sad. There were a few children's book bloggers I had emailed who wouldn't review it because of that reason. And there were Read Aloud YouTube channels who wouldn't make a video on it because they didn't like the ending.
But there were also many people who absolutely loved the book. They got what I was trying to do, so I know there is an audience for this sort of thing. The more secluded you feel you are from society the better the chance you'll like it. This isn't the case for everyone but just a trend I noticed. Reviews on Amazon have been overwhelming positive, and hey, my mom liked it too. And the book has sold almost a 100 copies in its first month.
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But then again, I also get these drive-by reviews from window shoppers. This is just the reality of trying to do something a bit different with a kid's book. People absolutely judge a book by it's cover.
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I know how to write things that are guaranteed to sell and make money, but this ain't one of them. Doing what is guaranteed to work gets boring after a couple of years. It's too safe. It's fulfilling work to make a product that people need but also empty at the same time.
This was a complete gamble. I have been publishing on Amazon for the last 8 years now, and I haven't felt this excited since I released my first book. And thinking back on it, that first book was also a bold gamble as well. And it sold very well. Maybe then, that's just the secret to success.
Anyways, the book is on Amazon. You can also find the full story and illustrations on YouTube for free as well. If you would like to support the book, a quick rating on Amazon or Goodreads is one of the best ways to do so.
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Busy crows. Caw caw; or, the chronicle of crows. 1848.
Internet Archive
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Hello! Welcome to my art blog!!! I have been making art, like many since I was little and it’s my passion!! I want to support myself with my art and gain new experiences working with people so if you come across my page and want to buy an original of something I’ve already posted, or commission a 100% original piece from me, please email me at
[email protected] and we can talk prices!
My work reflects my style and personality and I tend to portray animals and magic, so if you are interested, I would love to make something for you!! I’d send you a high quality scan digital file and the original painting.
If you would like to buy my art but don’t want a commission, feel free to check out some of my art as prints at https://www.inprnt.com/gallery/blue.minnow/
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