Showing posts with label Zazzle. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Zazzle. Show all posts
Friday, September 04, 2009
"Can't Touch This"
In these turbulent times, we could all use a good laugh, right?
I was testing my Photoshop skills when I included the toilet brush, and I think it turned out pretty good. Let me know what you think. :)
Friday, July 31, 2009
Pink Zebras and Shoe-Loving Divas
I enjoy learning how to use Adobe Illustrator CS4, and one of the things I learned how to do was create a pattern and modify an existing pattern. I took an existing zebra pattern and made the stripes pink, which I am very proud of. I was so pleased with it that I decided to make a few Zazzle products with it:
After creating these products, I pictured a shoe silhouette in the middle of it, which I thought would be a great homage to all those Imelda Marcos types out there. Here's what I came up with:
So, if you're into crazy animal prints and stilettos, these are for you! By the way, it's a good time to shop at Zazzle because until August 8, if your order is $25 or more, you can get free shipping if you use promo code WEPAYFORSHIP when you check out. Some of these items would make great back-to-school gifts!
Hope you like my work, and feel free to tell me what you think of my pattern.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Zazzle Friends and Family Discount This Week Only!
The Web site I use to sell my artwork, Zazzle.com, is offering a 15% discount this week, so I wanted to share it with you. Use promo code FRIFAMZAZZLE to get the discount. Be sure to look at my site while you shop: http://www.zazzle.com/reasontolive*. Thanks, and feel free to forward this message!
Sunday, March 01, 2009
The meaning behind my Zazzle gallery name
I was taking a look at my About page on Zazzle and realized that I haven't updated it in a while, and as I looked at the About Me section, I decided to go ahead and explain the meaning behind the gallery name:
Why do I call this gallery "Reason to Live"? Well, in January 2002, I attempted suicide by stepping into oncoming traffic on a busy highway. The nearest oncoming car stopped so far away from me that I realized that I wasn't supposed to leave yet. Looking back at that particular time in my life now, I realize that I was so miserable because I wasn't doing what I wanted to do but what others expected me to do. I think that in my subconscious mind, I did not see the point in living if I could not be myself. After that experience, I began to take ownership of my life and returned to my first love: art. I was going to major in art in college but I changed my major because I feared that I would not make any money in the art field. Now, I care more about doing what I love, which I believe will result in a good income if I continue to create. No, I don't have any fancy software or an art studio, but I will use what I have to make my dreams come true. Now I see that being me is a "Reason to Live."Yeah, I know, that's the sort of thing that most people don't talk about openly. However, I feel that including this information will help someone in some way. Most importantly, I hope that my story will help prevent a person from committing suicide. There is more to life than your problems, no matter how big they seem. Figure out who you are and who you want to be, then go for it. You will be much happier in the end.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Lora Severson Photography
If you have a thing for rustic old barns, beautiful flowers or martial arts, then Lora Severson Photography is the place to go. Lora's photography, is quite remarkable, and you can order any of her prints as is or already framed and matted, which is extra convenient. Lora also has a lot of gift items to choose from. For example, she has T-shirts, keychains and greeting cards with sunflowers on them. Also, for that person in your life who has finally earned his or her black belt, Lora has a great selection of martial arts gifts, things that you can't find at the local discount store. (Lora herself has a black belt in Taekwondo, which is impressive.) She also has stock photography, a blog and a bunch of other options, so please visit Lora Severson Photography and check out all she has to offer.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Year-End Silliness
2008 was one of the most stressful, ridiculous and exhilarating years I have ever managed to live through. I've seen things I never thought I would see in my lifetime, and I've seen things I wish I didn't have to see. I've experienced joy, disappointment, hope and frustration. After all of that, you would think I would come up with a deeply profound statement to put on my next T-shirt. Yet, this is what came to mind:
i fORGOT tO tURN oFF tHE cAPS lOCK. by reasontolive
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What did I learn from this? Well, no matter how much the economy has affected you or whether the outcome of the presidential election left you feeling elated or bummed, always hang on to your sense of humor.
Happy New Year!
i fORGOT tO tURN oFF tHE cAPS lOCK. by reasontolive
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Monday, August 04, 2008
Designing Shoes
Zazzle has partnered up with Keds, and Zazzle artists can now put designs on women's and children's canvas shoes. Artists can customize everything about the shoes right down to the stitching. As soon as I got the email about it, I designed six shoes. Here they are:
lilac by reasontolive
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plaid by reasontolive
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parchment by reasontolive
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laser beams by reasontolive
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olive bubbles by reasontolive
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See other Food Drink Keds Shoes
This is only the beginning. Check back at this link in the coming weeks to see what else I have come up with. This is going to be fun!
lilac by reasontolive
Make your own customizable shoes online at www.zazzle.com
Browse more Digital Art Keds Shoes
plaid by reasontolive
Make your own customizable shoes online at www.zazzle.com
Browse other Fine Art Keds Shoes
parchment by reasontolive
Make your own custom shoes at www.zazzle.com
Browse more Digital Art Keds Shoes
laser beams by reasontolive
Make your own custom shoes at www.zazzle.com
Browse more Fantasy Science Fiction Keds Shoes
olive bubbles by reasontolive
Design your own shoes online with www.Zazzle.com
See other Food Drink Keds Shoes
Friday, January 25, 2008
Bitten by the shutterbug
Since I bought my little digital camera this past summer, I've discovered something about myself: I LOVE PHOTOGRAPHY! I mean, I always liked pretty pictures, but I never thought I would enjoy taking them so much.
I should have known, though. Throughout my life, I would look at a sunset or a tree or a flower and say to myself, "Wow, I wish I had a camera right now to capture this." I guess I never got into it before because I hated the thought of taking a picture and not being able to tell if it turned out right until I got the film developed. Now, since I get instant gratification with the digital camera, I can retake shots all I want, and I can upload and share my work right away.
These are two of the pictures I have taken that I think turned out very well. I have many more in the Nature section of my Zazzle Web site, which includes my first calendar.
I am hoping to one day have more equipment so I can take even better pictures. First on the list: a tripod.
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Thursday, December 20, 2007
Congratulations to Zazzle's Office Humor Contest Winner!
If you don't laugh after seeing this, you should get your funny bone examined.
Friday, November 16, 2007
Congratulations to the Zazzle Holiday Card Contest winner!
And the winner is...
Congratulations, Paul! Enjoy your $1000 prize!
Monday, October 22, 2007
Ideal products for tweenagers
Products courtesy of Zazzle contributor CustomT_Shirts, whose illustrations would be attractive to the young and the young at heart:
The last shirt was given a Today's Best award by Zazzle on October 20. Congratulations!
Sunday, October 21, 2007
"Just In My Own Little World" poster
This whimsical poster by Zazzle contributor newbpainter would be great for a little boy's bedroom. I wish I could jump into it and hang out for a little while:
Apple of the Eye Studio
Zazzle contributor lemlime's gallery has products made with "Christ-centered photography." Closeups of plants and flowers with vivid hues, landscapes and Bible verses make this collection sing. Examples:
lemlime has a 2008 calendar available for sale, and each month features a photo of a flower and a Bible verse. I suggest that you get one now since 2007 is coming to a close.
Love your work, lemlime! God bless you.
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Awesome photography
Nature itself is beautiful, and that beauty is heightened when scenes can be captured on a photograph. One such photographer who does this with excellence is Zazzle contributor photogenic_pics:
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