So today, here is a little illustration of that
The original is 4.25" x 4.25" watercolor and india ink on 140lb cold press paper
"Round Golden"
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Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Another little kitty
One of the other things the cats do which I find amusing is sleep grooming. Like one will be curled up, and suddenly start cleaning whatever is handy, even if it's another cat or their paw.
So today, here is a little illustration of that
The original is 4.25" x 4.25" watercolor and india ink on 140lb cold press paper
So today, here is a little illustration of that
The original is 4.25" x 4.25" watercolor and india ink on 140lb cold press paper
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Gold Sun
So I think this is going to have a star and possibly an earth as well now
"Gold Sun"
©2011 Amy-Elyse Neer
4-06-2011
Watercolor on 140lb Cold Press 6" x 6"
4-06-2011
Watercolor on 140lb Cold Press 6" x 6"
I think the earth is going to be 8"x8" and the star 4"x4"... or not... we'll see tomorrow!
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Blue Moon
"Blue Moon"
©2011 Amy-Elyse Neer
4-05-2011
Watercolor on 140lb Cold Press 5" x 5"
©2011 Amy-Elyse Neer
4-05-2011
Watercolor on 140lb Cold Press 5" x 5"
Most likely there will be a sun to go with this one, and possibly a star after that, not sure yet.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
I do not think Number 3
even looked at it, because 10 minutes later I got a form email response declining. It was still polite, but really, shouldn't they just post on their site they aren't accepting or send a form letter saying they aren't taking new authors? I mean 10 minutes? come on! at least read the whole thing and take a night to think about it. sheesh.
Anyway it's off to agent number 4.
Also considering sending it straight to the few publishing houses who seem to be amenable to unsolicited children's books, but after I give up on the angecy thing.
The thing is the second book Idea is a better idea I think from a marketing standpoint, because they are consumable, and a series and can really lead to a lot of sold books because of the nature of them, it's a built in repeat buyer type of book.
But the first one is very important to me, and a really happy story which I think is important for kids. I think if I can find someone who appreciates it besides everyone I've shown it to, and can get it published I've found someone who I can work with for the other set.
I just really think a nice simple happy story is a good thing. Who doesn't like happy stories?
Anyway it's off to agent number 4.
Also considering sending it straight to the few publishing houses who seem to be amenable to unsolicited children's books, but after I give up on the angecy thing.
The thing is the second book Idea is a better idea I think from a marketing standpoint, because they are consumable, and a series and can really lead to a lot of sold books because of the nature of them, it's a built in repeat buyer type of book.
But the first one is very important to me, and a really happy story which I think is important for kids. I think if I can find someone who appreciates it besides everyone I've shown it to, and can get it published I've found someone who I can work with for the other set.
I just really think a nice simple happy story is a good thing. Who doesn't like happy stories?
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Number 2 and number 3
I heard back from the second lit agency today, they liked it but weren't interested.
So did I wallow? Cry? NO! I sent it right out again! Two agencies isn't a brick wall! ( I think 14 agencies is the brick wall)
(although I have to admit that I am beginning to worry that I might need to find a way to narrow the focus a little on who I send it to, since two agencies now have said they like it but it's not quite their thing.)
I finished the illustrations for the next idea I had, but need to lay it out and do a cover for it.
Not sure what the etiquette is on sending that one for considerations at agencies who did not like the first one. It is different (vastly; illustrations are simpler, different media and it's not at all the same as far as story goes at all.) Unsure if I should submit it separately or hold it till an agent takes me and then let them know I've got another ready to go or what.
Agency #3 wants to know if you've got other stuff ready, so I included the fact that it exists and what state it is in and that I hope to make a series of it, but since they want the whole shee-bang for submission and it's not ready I offered to send sample pages on request. (of course I sent them the whole shee-bang on the first one...pdf baby!)
I am so clueless about this. It is not similar in any way shape or form to submitting art to places. I am trying to follow all the advice I can find from reliable sources, but in the end I am only a first time writer.
Although I will say the lit agency rejections tend to be MUCH more professional and nice than recent art rejections ( in the last year I got two art rejections that were written by 12 year old howler monkeys with no education, but two rude no's in a sea of yes's is nothing when you've been doing that this long.) So that's an interesting and refreshing difference.
So did I wallow? Cry? NO! I sent it right out again! Two agencies isn't a brick wall! ( I think 14 agencies is the brick wall)
(although I have to admit that I am beginning to worry that I might need to find a way to narrow the focus a little on who I send it to, since two agencies now have said they like it but it's not quite their thing.)
I finished the illustrations for the next idea I had, but need to lay it out and do a cover for it.
Not sure what the etiquette is on sending that one for considerations at agencies who did not like the first one. It is different (vastly; illustrations are simpler, different media and it's not at all the same as far as story goes at all.) Unsure if I should submit it separately or hold it till an agent takes me and then let them know I've got another ready to go or what.
Agency #3 wants to know if you've got other stuff ready, so I included the fact that it exists and what state it is in and that I hope to make a series of it, but since they want the whole shee-bang for submission and it's not ready I offered to send sample pages on request. (of course I sent them the whole shee-bang on the first one...pdf baby!)
I am so clueless about this. It is not similar in any way shape or form to submitting art to places. I am trying to follow all the advice I can find from reliable sources, but in the end I am only a first time writer.
Although I will say the lit agency rejections tend to be MUCH more professional and nice than recent art rejections ( in the last year I got two art rejections that were written by 12 year old howler monkeys with no education, but two rude no's in a sea of yes's is nothing when you've been doing that this long.) So that's an interesting and refreshing difference.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Another little bird ACEO
Daily Painting - ACEO - Little Swan
©2011 Amy-Elyse Neer
Daily Painting for 1-24-2011
Prismacolor Pencil on Vellum Bristol ACEO
2.5" x 3.5"
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