by Percy Cat | Oct 9, 2012 | #SMCSFBloggOff, ART, art business, Art Licensing, Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, custom art & design, General optimism, GIFTS, Miami, nature's energy

In yesterday’s blog, I shared the first pattern based on the Zebra Long Wing Butterflies.
The next step for me (my business side of art) is adapting it for a variety of products and applications.
The Zebra Long Wing pattern would be ideal for textiles: I can imagine a table setting with napkins and runners using a combination of solid colors to accent the pattern. Pillows and chair covers would be a possibility too.
Since I have my own line of bags and a Cafepress shop, I’ve already put together a casual tote bag, a hipster style and a couple of iphone cases. Tomorrow I’ll work on the web pages for these.*
This blog challenge…
is magnifying how time intensive it is to genuinely share my process of observing the delightful creatures, plants, sounds, movements, smells, and changes of light and shadows in nature.
I want to share how what I observe turns into the art and designs that I am compelled to create.
The zebra butterflies are no longer just pretty little winged creatures flying around my garden. They have a story. They have a vibration and I literally feel their colors, the beauty of their patterns, the magnificence of their fluttering flights and their dance of life. My connection to their energy becomes the muse, and once this is engaged, I am in the flow. I become a part of the ever expanding story of the colors, the butterflies, the cocoon, the bamboo, the raindrops and the art. I am in the dance and it is pure joy.
*Suggestions?
What do you think about a special sale on all of these products to celebrate the 30 day Social Media Club of South Florida’s blog challenge? Let me know in the comments. I’m open to suggestions.
Perhaps a giveaway at the end of the 30 days?
by Percy Cat | Feb 17, 2010 | art business, cortese design handbags, nature's energy
to expand custom art/design business. Nature’s Energy art
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Especially seeking self-motivated, entrepreneurial business manager,
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by Percy Cat | Nov 6, 2009 | ART, art business, Art Licensing, nature's energy

Just finished "Sweet Sprouts", inspiration to start my winter vegetable and herb garden. digital photo/art by Debra Cortese
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"Ruella Floral Bouquet" digital art by Debra Cortese
These images share a common background, but with color and size adjustments.
Ask me about creating custom nature images for your business or special event.
debra@debracortese.com
Visit my art for licensing pages to see dozens of images of flowers, trees, wildlife, pets, foods,
and patterns of nature.
www.debracortese.com
by Percy Cat | Aug 6, 2009 | nature's energy

BANANAS is one of my newest nature’s energy reflection images. Trying it out on t-shirts. Let me know if you like this or would like to see it on any other items?
See BANANAS (in the Garden Art section) and many other images on products in my shop at: cafepress.com/debracortese
by Percy Cat | Mar 5, 2009 | nature's energy
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detail of Mango with Chia Head Shrek mixed media painting
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