Tulip Head, oil on canvas on wood, 5 x 3.5 inches, 2010, N.B.Miller

This is from a bouquet my husband gave me yesterday on Valentine's Day. I love tulips!

I am trying to do A Painting A Day, but even at 3.5 x 5 inches, I am not a one day painter, it seems. I always want to go back and adjust even just a little teeny bit. I am "letting go" after the second pass, though and moving one. These are like practice scales, and my goal is to simply keep on doing them, not fuss each one to death.

You and I both know that gaining exposure is imperative to success as an artist. Earning an income from our art is not an easy road. Thinking outside the square I have decided to use my graphic design skills to help us all by putting together a few well designed and helpful On-line book that will increase the audience we all need to increase sales.

I am going to offer all artist contributors to share in the profits as the intention is to get the books (and our art) out everywhere to maximize exposure for everyone and increase our painting sales and commissions.

• I believe that marketing your art in solitude is not as effective as joining forces.
  
• Putting together a book on my own is a big job if I have to create all the content myself.
• I love painting, but I also love my graphics job and writing. It is kind of an obsession of mine. I love doing this sort of thing and I would like to share what I can with my art friends and community.
• I will also earn extra income and promote my work (equally)
  
• AND being in a flashy book is VERY VERY COOL!

I am looking for a variety of mediums and styles but I want your best work. This book needs to be of value to the purchaser and a compliment to you as a capable artist. In saying that, the book is open to up and coming artists as well as the professional so don’t be afraid to have a go. Like I said send YOUR BEST EXAMPLES and I will endeavour to include as many as I can across the board. The e-book will include a tutorial or demonstration by you and a big promotion on you and your art.

I am calling for book submissions and tutorials for the following:

• Art in traditional mediums
• Illustration

I am very excited about this idea as I am sure you will be too.
If you want to be included in a book go to the submission page here and fill in your contact details so I can send you all the information you need to add your art and promotional details and information on book commissions. I want to get this out ASAP so as soon as there are enough entries I will be putting it together so don’t miss out. Go now to the submission page to add your name and your art in this book.

I look forward to helping you promote your art.

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