by Percy Cat | Jan 21, 2010 | nature's energy
"Magic Window" photo/digital painting by Debra Cortese
Just had to share today’s “Thought From The Universe” (via Mike Dooley.)*
“What if funky, confusing, GRAY, Lonely days were just
part of a “system” that,
in turn, created BRIGHT, RICH, H:-)PPY, FRIENDLY days?
What if they were just meant to give deeper elements of
your creativity a rest?
What if they were deliberately crafted holidays, of a sort,
devised by your inner psyche to relieve you from the pressure
of artificial expectations?
Would you still bemoan them, wonder what’s wrong with you,
or fear that they’ll never end?
Or, would they kind of tickle you pink?
You party animal, you –
my daily “Note From The Universe”*
PS: “I knew “tickle” would get your attention!”
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* I only recommend products or services that I have experience with,
believe in and support. When you click on this link and make a purchase,
I will receive a referral commission. This is one of the ways an artist can
earn a little extra income and support her family!
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 | Jul 8, 2009 | art business, Art Licensing
Wrapped up the Miami Art Marketing Salon last month with an exceptional group of over 20 Miami artists and, as promised to them and myself, I am now returning to my longtime goal of licensing my art and designs.
As I work on this, I’m also documenting resources and experiences so that I can share with fellow artists in the fall. Still not sure how this will come together, but know it will happen!
To begin, I’m in the final stage of getting my images together, appropriately sized, and online on a new section of my website: AFL Art for Licensing by Debra Cortese. Still a lot of tweaking to do, but the basics are in place. I’m definitely interested in creating custom art and design because that is what stimulates my creativity the most, plus, I believe this is the ideal combination for creating work that sells products for the manufacturer (or licensee). As the artist, I’m called the licensor.
I have many years of experience in graphic design, advertising and marketing from my running my own agency in Northern Vermont, but the licensing field has its own structure and while my experience is definitely an advantage, I still need to learn all I can from artists that are already licensing their work.
Tara Reed and Paul Brent are two that I am most impressed with. In addition to licensing her own work, Tara offers many resources on her blog and website that I highly recommend. Her writing is clear, concise and very attuned to artists.
I’ll be writing on this at least once a week and if you have any questions, please post in the comments section. AND…I’d love to hear from other artists about your experiences licensing art!
by Percy Cat | Nov 20, 2008 | Animals
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Meg and Peg, two black lab puppies are waiting for you now at Miami-Dade Animal Shelter
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(info provided to Shelter volunteers from Miami-Dade Animal Services)
Breed: Labrador Retriever
Possible weight as adults: 40-50 lbs
Sex:Â Â Female
Age:Â Â 2 months
Find MEG & PEG in H – 14!
Id# 1110079 & 1110080
Microchipped / Spayed / Fully vaccinated
Meg and Peg are lively, energetic, and engaging dogs who love to play
with toys and run around together. M & P love people and are friendly
with everyone they meet! Long walks and runs or fetching sessions will
keep them happy and fit. If you are an active person looking for a
sports buddy or two to keep up with you, take Meg & Peg out for a spin,
they may be your perfect companions!
If you want to learn more about Meg & Peg or others, visit Miami-Dade
Animal Services! Â Â
2009 CALENDAR "Adopt A Shelter Dog"
Get your ADOPT A SHELTER DOG 2009 CALENDARÂ today! Â proceeds benefit the shelter dogs (cats, birds and other lost or abandoned pets) at Miami-Dade Animal Shelter.
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POSITIVE, WITTY, ENERGIZING – NOTES FROM THE UNIVERSE
“I’d Rather Be In The Studioâ€Â
Marketing & Business for ARTISTS by Alyson Stanfield
by Percy Cat | Nov 15, 2008 | nature's energy
click image to see all 12 months
There are literally thousands of animals lost or abandoned in Miami-Dade every year. Many of them are injured and need critical medical care. All of them need caring, loving families. Animal Services, the dozens of animal rescue organizations, veterinarians and individuals all over South Florida (and the world) are working to educate people and help as many of our furry, feathered, scaled friends (little angels in my opinion) as possible. This all takes time, money and mountains of compassion, patience and education.
At some point (actually around the 9th stray cat in this decade, and several abandoned dogs) I realized I could not rescue, doctor, feed and save every animal alone. What I can do, is help to create products like this calendar which will raise money for care and education programs for the animals. Many of the photos were taken by Miami-Dade Animal Services personnel and volunteers, many are of pets and rescued animals I had the pleasure to photograph.
When you purchase any of the ‘Art For The Animals’ products, 50% of the profits are donated to helping animals (and the other 50% helps the artist pay her bills and keep creating new works to help even more animals!)
See all Art For The Animals products here andÂ
Order your large format, 17 inch wide
2009 ‘Adopt A Shelter Dog’ Wall Calendar HERE
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- Barney, another Miami-Dade Animal Services adoptee!
Love your pets – the rewards are priceless!
Debra Cortese
PS: Â 2009 CAT CALENDAR coming soon… AND of course, an all new, 2009 Nature’s Energy Calendar.
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‘ART FOR THE ANIMALS’  (founded in 2005) is dedicated to increasing awareness of the treatment of animals through artistic expression and education. Click this link ‘ART FOR THE ANIMALS’ to see the Children’s Art from 2005 Summer School workshops throughout Miami-Dade County Public Schools
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Cortese Design HANDBAGS
My CafePress Shop Journals, Shirts, Hats, Cards, Magnets
___
POSITIVE, WITTY, ENERGIZING – NOTES FROM THE UNIVERSE
“I’d Rather Be In The Studioâ€
Marketing & Business for ARTISTS by Alyson Stanfield
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