Interview with Barbra of Barbra's Artist Pad

Barbra - Barbra's Artist Pad








Rico:
What's Your Name?

Barbra

Rico:
List your shop(s) -

Barbra :

Another Peaceful Venture
Barbra's Artist Pad
Artist's Pad

Rico:
How long have you been at Zazzle?

Barbra :

Wow according to my records I've been with Zazzle since 2007. To tell you the truth in 2007 I put some artwork up on Zazzle and forgot all about it. Then in 2009 I received an E-mail saying I made 25 cents. Well this made me think and I started adding more artwork and product to the site in 2009. Truthfully I feel my official Zazzle experience started in 2009!

Rico: Are you a ProSeller?

Barbra :

Yes I am a ProSeller a Bronze Proseller. It took me just a tad over a year to become a Pro seller. I'm sure I could do better and move up the ranks if there was more time in my day. I work full time and than dabble with my art on the side. Plus believe it or not I'm a wife and mom as well. Although I must confess my daughter is an adult now and doesn't need me as often as a young child needs their mommy.

Rico:
What's the best advise you got when you were starting out?

Barbra :

The seasoned Zazzlers would always remind me about good tags and quality products. I heard repeated over and over less is better than more if the quality is there.

Rico:
What medium/tools do you use to create your designs?

Barbra :

I mostly create my designs by drawing with pen & ink. Quite a few of my designs are just black and white. Althought lately I've been experimenting with color via pen & ink as well as other mediums. I also create some commercial looking products with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop (these designs are usually color).

Rico:
Who or what inspires you?

Barbra :

I receive my inspiration from many different sources. Just two years ago I received my inspiration from children who asked me to draw animals and mythical creatures for them. Sometimes the inspiration comes from nature via my long bicycle rides. Let's just say my inspiration is born from the beautiful world surrounding me.

Rico:
How much time a week to you spend on Zazzle?

Barbra :

The time I spend on Zazzle really varies from week to week and sometimes month to month.

Rico:
What's the best advise you can give someone just starting out on Zazzle?

Barbra :

The best advise I can give to someone just starting out is to follow your heart and don't give up!

Rico:
What do you like to do when you are not creating art?

Barbra :

When I'm not creating art I like to spend time with the family, bicycle ride, hike, read, see music, and the list goes on....

Rico:
Tell me 5 random things everyone should know about you? 

Barbra :

I think outside the box
I'm passionate about peace and diversity
You can figure out the rest.

Rico:
List 3 of your favorite designs you want me to feature. Tell me something about each design.

Barbra : 

 

Melodic Enchantment T Shirt

Melodic Enchantment by IArtist40
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The Melodic Enchantment design was originally drawn as a present for my daughter. She is a musician and takes after her mom when with her passion for diversity. My daughter and I have had many discussions over the decades about people accepting one another for what they are. I love the design because it share this feeling without using words.

Mum's the Word Artwork Iphone 4 Cases

Mum's the Word Artwork by BarbrasArtistPad
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I have a fascination with owls and this summer I started to experiment with applying colors in different ways. This mum & young-ling is what evolved from one of my experiment. I've gotten to see this IPhone case product off-line and in real time and I'm impressed with the results. Due to this I will be experimenting more with color.

Midnight Owl Ladies Keds Shoe

Midnight Owl Ladies Keds by IArtist40
Browse Slip on Shoes

Midnight owl is a surrealistic drawing I did about a decade ago. This has always been one of my favorite owl drawings. It was interesting playing with the artwork and cutting it apart to make it work on the Ked's Ladies Slip-ons, and I'm please with the results. In fact the Ked's Midnight Owl design has become one of my most popular products.

Rico:
This is one of my personal favorite designs from your shop 

Lucky Traveler Ipad Skin

Lucky Traveler by BarbrasArtistPad
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I chose this design because my wife loves elephants and black and white art. It reminds me of her and she would love this stunning work.

Rico:
Where else can our readers find you online?

Barbra :
Facebook
An Artists Pad Blog
Twitter