My avatar is representative of who I am. I am my brand. My crafts and creations are all inspired by my own favorites--things that I like. Maybe that is not a good selling tactic, but it is true to who I am. It's not so unusual; people in my circles know when they see quilter, Alex Anderson's picture, what she does and the quality of her work. She is her own brand.
I love the outdoors, and, at my age and stage of life, I cannot get outside enough to be pleased. So my avatar helps inspire me. It's from a picture taken on a Sunday afternoon when hubby and I went for a drive up the canyon to Mt Hood. We stopped creek side and spent some time. Hubby snapped this picture while I was sitting on a log looking up at the winter bare treetops. He cropped it into a panoramic view, which I really like. It is also now a part of my shop banner, if you look closely.
Maybe I will change it someday, but I like it.
A blog friend of mine once said: "I'd know that chin anywhere!"
P.S. Here's a sample of how this day has inspired me:
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| Winter Twig throw pillow |
How do you keep yourself inspired?
15 comments:
I like your avatar. I just changed mine for St Patrick's day.
I'm inspired by upcoming holidays and custom orders.
That is a beautiful pillow!
The nice thing about looking up in a photo is that, for me, it hides the fact that my chin is beginning to "soften" if you know what I mean. :)
I think your avatar is great! I really enjoy the way you are looking up - and, I imagine, you are looking beyond the trees sometimes.
Though I have many new paintings, I keep Hershey as my avatar - he inspires me to paint, especially more horses and other critters.
How neat to know the story behind your avatar! Personally, I know I prefer avatars that have the face of the person in them, and this is especially neat sine there is a story behind it. :)
Love your pillow & your avatar & the story! Happy Valentine's Day!!
Personally, I like seeing the person behind the product - people will eventually recognize you AND your products. Love the way you are looking up at the sky :)
Nice avatar! How do I keep myself inspired? Look around and put the brush (or pencil or leather or fabric) in my hand.
yep. I know that chin:)
I like knowing the story behind it. Maybe add that to your profile page on etsy?
Erika
Artful Rising
I think the days of using product shots only are a bit over myself...Some people still do, but I think in todays trend towards networking & getting to know the person behind the brand people are more interested in seeing a photo of a person connected with sites & work. I've recently changed my avatar to a photo of myself too:)
Love your avatar - especially after reading about it!
I love the pillow! Great story behind your avatar. I really like the picture.
I'm constantly inspired by new color combinations.
Very cool post! I like your Avatar, too. It makes you wonder what you are looking up at - the curiosity in the pose is wonderful. It tells people where you're from, too.
The pillow is lovely and I love that you showed the inspiration behind it!
I'm glad you posted this -- I've often wondered about it. It gives me the feeling that you are looking above those trees toward heaven and contemplating all the glory around you.
Very nice avatar! I love how there's a story behind it:)
Love your pillow! What a great inspirational piece!
Maysem @ odetoinspiration.wordpress.com
I think it's a lovely avatar!!
This post has certainly engendered some interesting comments!
pretty pillow!
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