Original Abstract Art On Canvas

Following on from the last post, I continue to present some of my art printed onto stretched canvas; these are from my "back catalogue". You can see, and read about, more of my art on my original art blog, "Artyfax - An Artists Blog". and on a Moth-balled blog, "Painting With John", which has been put on hold because I no longer distinguish between art of different genre - I found that too many blogs take more time than I have free at present.

Untitled Abstract Pastel Painting Canvas Print by PastelsByArtyfax
Look at other Pastel Canvas Prints at zazzle.com

Windows2 abstract canvas canvas print by PastelsByArtyfax
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I started painting abstracts simply to use some of the brighter soft pastel from sets which I had purchased, However, I grew to love abstract painting and it now forms a large part of my work. I hope that you might find these worthwhile.

By the way, these canvases come in many different sizes, and some are quite inexpensive. why not take a look at the above and maybe browse my Zazzle stores?

The images also appear on many different products, Zazzle now has a wide range and I can arrange to place any images on most of their products. Do contact me via a comment here or on Zazzle if you would like a special image on any product not available on my store.

I can also be found on any of the Zazzle national sites, as postage from the US can be prohibitive.

Sunset through trees - an original pastel painting

My initial reason for joining Zazzle was to try a make a little cash from my paintings; these were the images which I used in my early days with this Print-On-Demand company.  Alas, the best laid plans do not always work out as you hoped. I soon found out that success on this site was not simply dependent on having good original images. Like most things you need to work at it, hence this blog. However, I guess I am not terribly good at promotional work. Most of my sales have been products with photographic or cartoon images. Am I despondent? Of course not! I am too much in love with painting to worry over whether I can make money from it. I have sold several at exhibitions, but then I am always sorry to lose them. I often wonder if they end up in someone's garden shed or worse yet, maybe even the local rubbish tip.

But I keep trying - in my own way to put forward the images on Zazzle products, maybe I will strike lucky one day. Or perhaps when I am not here, my artistic merit (ahem!!!) will be recognised and my family will see a benefit. So here is a reminder of a painting, one which I am very fond of. I used a photograph, as a reference for this sunset, which a friend had posted onto a web page. Sometimes, I wonder if my sunsets are a little too colourful but then I see something like this - nature is wonderful.The first product is a printed canvas - a range of sizes are available with prices to match.

Sunset thru' trees wrapped canvas gallery wrap canvas by PastelsByArtyfax
Browse Sunset Canvas Prints online at Zazzle.com

Or what about a postcard? Or a greeting card? I even do mugs with this image and will be happy to try to put the image of this paiting or any other on any Zazzle product. Just leave me a message in the comment section.

Postcard,Sunset thru trees postcard by PastelsByArtyfax
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Writers do it with a pen

OK so it is only one day since my last post but I am on a run (LOL).

I actually wanted to create a tee for myself with a specific design. I created a few designs on the basis of this approach some time ago - never really been successful except for the ones I bought, but I have just started wwriting my first novel and I wanted a Tee to celebrate. This line drawing was found on Wiki Commons and was in the public domain so I thought, "this ones for me".

Writers do it with a pen (quill) tee shirt by artyfax
Browse Writer T-Shirts

This one of course, was added just in case any lady writers were interested. 

writers do it with a pen tee shirt by artyfax
Create your own tshirt online at Zazzle.

And if you think that I am telling porkies, here I am in a few of my previous purchases. They really are great products from Zazzle, a little expensive perhaps but you get what you pay for. And don't say that you didn't know that.

"ROCK ON"

Guitarists do it with their fingers

(my wife thinks this has a double meaning)

not terribly clear, but this is one of my abstracts

(on the shirt that is)

Treat yourself, lots more designs in my store just click on oone of the top two tee-shirts and browse.

Playing cards customised with your own photographs

Zazzle has an ever increasing product range, playing cards have been around a few months but could be just what you want for that special gift.

winter scene, frozen canal deck of cards by ArtyfaxProducts
Browse Frozen Playing Cards online at Zazzle.com

 

Red Fuchsia Card Deck by artyfax
See additional Playing Cards

Moon and Palm Tree Bicycle Poker Cards by prophoto
See another Deck of Cards at Zazzle

Westie (West Highland terrier) with collar Card Deck by prophoto
See more Playing Card Decks at zazzle.com

Portrait of Ragdoll cat Deck Of Cards by prophoto
Check out another Deck of Cards

The possibilities are endless, you can create your own deck of cards, or select from a range of thousands. Add a photo, or cartoon or any image you can think of and then overlay text. There are also loads of different styles of playing cards to choose from. Different colours, large index characters, different royal cards and even a distressed version. Take a look by visiting any of the above decks on Zazzle and you woun't know when to stop. Go on , I dare you; take a look now. 

Zazzle Sales and Branching Out

Well the bubble had to burst! I have not had much joy on Zazzle, my sales are non-existent:

three things:

1. Nobody likes my designs
2. I am not good enough at SEO to get them found, or poor at promoting the products
3. Zazzle is too expensive, although lots do seem to get to the Zazzle pro level

Or maybe any combination of all three. I am resolved to keep at it and to try to get better with promotion and keep posting design from time to time.

But I am also resolved to try more POD sites and widen my potential visibility. the first alternative site I have opened an account on, is RedBubble I have uploaded several of my pastel landscapes and a number of photographs, not near enough I know but time on the computer is at a premium. Slowly but surely is the way forward, I am not after a get-rich-quick-route as long as I can show some progress after 12 months.

See this image on various prints and other products at Redbubble

And this one can also be seen in the Redbubble shop

Talking about progress reminds me, I have been on RedGage now for 12 months sharing photos, links and the odd blog post. I have earned about 56 dollars over that time for simply sharing the content. As the portfolio of content increases I expect that the rate of rise in these earnings will improve. Again I need to promote my content on the site more but time is still the enemy. On the other hand it should be a small passive income to add to other small income streams which may amount to something one of these days.


It is a good job that my main reason for sitting at the computer is fun and enjoying my hobbies of photography, painting and writing. LOL