Debra Cortese - Nature's Energy Cortese Designs booth at Surtex 2011

First day back in studio was filled with paperwork, accounting, sorting, making followup lists.

Today, day 2, I got into downloading a few images from the trip and worked on several different designs that will become art licensing collections and will be on their way to the contacts I made at Surtex.

I now have a good idea of what licensees are interested in and am tailoring my designs for the current trends. It was a ton of work to prepare for this show and after weeks of working 12 to 16 hours days, it’s a bit of a letdown to get back into a more human schedule 😉 but I am definitely ready for 8 hour days again!

One of my projects involves stalking the native peacocks around Coconut Grove, South Miami and most likely at Pinecrest Gardens. I need to photograph them so I can create a few more images for the peacock collection. I see shower curtains, bath towels, mats, and accessories in peacock blues, greens and more!

Surtex was incredibly inspiring and educational and while it is not for every artist, I do feel like I’ve found my way home.
I’ll be rebuilding my websites in the coming months because they have become a bit scattered or shall I say challenging to find your way back from some locations? In the meantime, here is link to NATURE’S ENERGY CORTESE DESIGNS for art licensing and here is link to main home page: www.debracortese.com