Annyway Boutique Designs

Why This Website?

I created this website mainly to get all of my work in one place. I have a Zazzle store, a few items on Redbubble, a rarely updated Facebook page, a few images on stock photo sites, etc. I also learned from watching Curious George that no one will know what you have unless you advertise. During one TV show episode, George gets tips from his friend, the self-proclaimed "Lemonade King" who runs a popular lemonade stand. George learns that, just like in the classic lemonade stand game, you've got to advertise so people will know what's out there. Here I can share some of my artwork and designs with you.

 

My Background

I've enjoyed creating art for most of my life. I started out with coloring in coloring books for hours at a time at the age of 3 or so and then went on to do a wide variety of arts and crafts activities. I've enjoyed doing photography and other art projects for 4-H. One of my clay creations (a small yet realistic version of a violin) won a blue ribbon at the local county fair and advanced to the Iowa State Fair in which it earned a blue ribbon as well. I've taken several art workshops and classes on photography, drawing and other art topics.

 

My Medium

I use various mediums, including digital art and photography, and drawing.

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My Inspiration

• Bob Ross, of course!

• My Grandma S. who taught me drawing and painting basics whenever she visited; she also frequently sent me envelopes filled with fabric swatches of various colors and textures.

• My mom taught me everything she knew about art and provided me (and my siblings) with plenty of arts and crafts supplies. Our family frequently visited the local art museum while I was growing up.

• Everyday things I see and hear around me inspire my creations. I use reality along with my imagination and the creative process to transform ideas into art.