eBook Sale – Plan Your OWN Art Biz for 2010!

$7.99 eBook Sale!

Less than the Price of One Lunch, or Two Cups of Coffee!

“The Craft of Planning Your Art Business: Clear Worksheets and Directions on Creating The Working Artist Business Plan”

~ Have Control of Your Own Art Business ~

http://artist-how-to.com/ArtBusinessPlaneBook.htm

Craft of Planning Your Art Business eBook Sale

"The Craft of Planning Your Art Business: Clear Worksheets and Directions on Creating The Working Artist Business Plan"

~ Have Control of Your Own Art Business ~

eBook Sale Price $7.99 Until Aug 12th

http://artist-how-to.com/ArtBusinessPlaneBook.htm

Craft Art Business eBook Sale

30% Off

“The Craft of Planning Your Art Business”

$6.99 Until Oct 14th Regular Price - $9.99

~Have Control Over Your Own Art Business!~

Sale Ends Tonight - eBook Home-Based Art Business - “Profit with Passion”

Sale ends tonight! (or whenever I get around to changing to the next sale tomorrow morning)

eBook “Make a Profit with Your Passion: Starting a Home-Based Art Business”

Regularly $9.99 on sale for $6.99

(164 Pages)

A home-based art business can be a challenge. “Profit with Your Passion”, breaks it down for you in manageable steps, and helps to direct you to the art career that is right for you. Interviews with twenty working artist’s including;

Aileen Roberts, Claudine Hellmuth, Teesha Moore, Sharilyn Miller, Dee Gruenig, Jan Bode Smiley, and More!

http://artist-how-to.com

eBook Home-Based Art Business / Sale Ends Tomorrow - "Profit with Passion"

Sale ends tomorrow! (or whenever I get around to changing to the next sale on Monday Morning)

Until November 11th!

eBook “Make a Profit with Your Passion: Starting a Home-Based Art Business”

Regularly $9.99 on sale for $6.99

(164 Pages)

A home-based art business can be a challenge. “Profit with Your Passion”, breaks it down for you in manageable steps, and helps to direct you to the art career that is right for you. Interviews with twenty working artist’s including;

Aileen Roberts, Claudine Hellmuth, Teesha Moore, Sharilyn Miller, Dee Gruenig, Jan Bode Smiley, and More!

http://artist-how-to.com

Artist-How-To Sale “Make a Profit with Your Passion:Starting a Home-Based Art Business”

Until November 11th!

164 page eBook

” Make a Profit with Your Passion: Starting a Home-Based Art Business ”

Sale for $6.99 - Regularly $9.99

Direction to a home-based art business can be a challenge. “In Profit with Your Passion”, breaks it down for you in manageable steps, and helps to direct you to the art career that is right for you. Interviews with twenty working artist’s including;

Aileen Roberts, Claudine Hellmuth, Teesha Moore, Sharilyn Miller, Dee Gruenig, Jan Bode Smiley, and More!

Celebrate Fall Polymer Clay Projects e-Book

eZine (ebook/pdf) of Eight Fall Polymer Clay Crafts. I am in the finishing steps,
and is available for pre-order for $7.99

http://artist-how-to.com/fallorder.htm

It is scheduled to be sent to buyers Wed Sept 26th.
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Items listed on eBay
http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZartistQ2dhowQ2dto
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Order "Polymer People: Creating Hands and Feet in Polymer Clay"

http://artist-how-to.com/Sale.htm
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"Polymer People: An Artist's Method of Sculpting the Adult Head in
Polymer Clay"

http://artist-how-to.com/Preordersale.html

AHT Wanna Give Someone The Finger?

"Creepy Fall in Polymer Clay"

Zine of Eight Fall Polymer Clay Crafts. I am in the finishing steps, and will have this available to pre-order http://artist-how-to.com/fallorder.htm

I will send it out to buyers on Monday Sept 26th.
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Items listed on eBay
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Order "Polymer People: Creating Hands and Feet in Polymer Clay"
http://artist-how-to.com/Sale.htm
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"Polymer People: An Artist's Method of Sculpting the Adult Head in Polymer Clay"
http://artist-how-to.com/Preordersale.html
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Interesting Links
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Stupid Creatures
http://www.stupidcreatures.com/news.html

This brings up the topic....

Copyright always makes folks debate. The site posted above is for sock creatures and I have heard that it is often debated as to how far this artist should go to fight for copyright of similar images.

For instance...

Is the following artist work a violation?

http://flickr.com/photos/kazendei/89926989/

I have my thoughts, but I will keep them to myself. Something to make you ponder......
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Conclusion
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Feel free to forward this blog to others you think you would benefit.
((hugs))

Diane

AHT Sept 15th Update

This past week has been a busy one at Artist-How-To;

We released the ebook "Polymer People" in both ebook and printed format.

http://artist-how-to.com/Preordersale.html

http://stores.lulu.com/bartonstudio

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The sale for "Make a Profit with Your Passion: Starting a Home-Based Art Business" ends this Sunday Sept 16th.

http://artist-how-to.com/careerguide.htm

Ebooks were listed on eBay

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZartistQ2dhowQ2dto

Items were marked down in the ETSY store.

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5025455

We started our IndiePublic Blog

http://www.indiepublic.com/profile/artisthowto

We are working on our next Polymer People which will be on creating hands and feet. To Pre-order copies of the ebook go to http://artist-how-to.com/pphands.htm for $6.99. It will be available on Oct 13th.

I imagine we will set it up to be available through Lulu also, with the price undetermined at this time. ($7.99-$12.99? a guestimate)

I am in the process of working on some things for the upcoming holidays. One of which will be available by Sept 23rd :0)
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Interesting Links
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Photography

http://www.scottbulger.com/index1.htm

IndiePublic Contests

http://www.indiecontests.com/
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Diane Dobson Barton

http://artist-how-to.com

AHT Good News!

Good news! The latest book "Polymer People: An Artist's Method of Sculpting the Adult Head in Polymer Clay" is ready to go out into the big bad world!

http://artist-how-to.com/Preordersale.html

The first chance I get in the morning the pre-sale will no longer be affective. So if you are thinking about purchasing one do it quickly! By the end of tomorrow I will have it set up on Lulu.com to be purchased in a printed format. No printing out on your printer, just a spiral bound printed version for you to have in your hot-little-creative hands :0)-------

If you pick up the fall issue of "Polymer Cafe", be sure to look for our ad!
http://www.polymercafe.com
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I am debating on which to feature next, hands or babies. If you have a preference let me know, I am leaning toward babies. But maybe they have already been done so much that having a detailed tutorial to purchase is not necessary?
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Don't forget our sale is still on for "Make a Profit with Your Passion: Starting a Home-Based Art Business" for $6.99 until Sept 16th.

http://artist-how-to.com/careerguide.htm

AHT Sale and Update

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Sale Information
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SPECIAL PRE-ORDER SALE
Regular Price Will Be After Sept 9th, 2007

PRE-ORDER New E-Book Information

"Polymer People: An Artist's Method of Sculpting the Adult Head in Polymer Clay"

The beginning of the ultimate collection of information for the polymer clay artist working with the realistic human form. A minimum 50 pages of step-by-step examples and instructions to show you how to create a realistic human head in polymer clay.
Trying out the new ETSY Mini...

Etsy Buy Handmade ArtistHowToDOTcom

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All Current Sales
Including - "Controlling Creative Clutter:Organizing the Artist's Studio"
On sale for $6.99
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Interesting Link
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DIY Planner
http://diyplanner.com/
Interesting site that includes uber information you just have to see!
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Things are falling back into routine here at Artist-How-To and before we know it "Polymer People" will be able available for immediate download. Some of you might be aware that this has been a long time project. I began working on it at least two years ago, so this is a milestone to have it released to the big-bad world.

This is the first in a series on sculpting the human form in polymer clay. Next will be on sculpting babies and/or hands. I know there are a large number of artist that already have sculpting baby information available, but I am looking at going above and beyond to make it well worth it to the customer.
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Conclusion
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Feel free to forward this blog to others you think you would benefit.Emails concerning business transactions are always answered right away. But, because of the volume, I am no longer able to personally answer all others.

(hugs))

Diane

AHT - ETSY Clearance Sale

Prices cut 30% and more on all items besides e-books at ETSY shop. These are one of kind items that will not be available again; once they are gone they are gone.
artisthowtodotcom ETSY Shop

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5025455

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Reminder to check out other bargains on site:

http://artist-how-to.com/Sale.htm
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Interesting Link
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http://www.instructables.com/home

Instructables - Loaded with instructions for everything from solar panels to how to make clay… AMAZING site. If you have not checked it out yet, it is well worth a look see.
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Conclusion
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Feel free to forward this blog to others you think you would benefit.Emails concerning business transactions are always answered right away. But, because of the volume, I am no longer able to personally answer all others.

(hugs))

Diane

AHT update - Video Tour

Office Tour in Real Player - Click on Image to View

Since I moved things around and refocused, I decided to share a tour of what my 'cave' looks like. Has the room gotten smaller? Or has the monitor just gotten bigger? This is a chance to laugh at my Southern/Midwestern accent and see my main work area.
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Interesting Link
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Welburn Gourd Farm

We have gourds growing in the garden and I was JUST given this link and was so impressed I had to pass it on to you all. :0)
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Free lessons
http://artist-how-to.com/free.htm
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Conclusion
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Feel free to forward this blog to others you think you would benefit.Emails concerning business transactions are always answered right away. But, because of the volume, I am no longer able to personally answer all others.

((hugs))

Diane

More Free Lessons and Tutorials! AHT Sale

More free lessons added! http://artist-how-to.com/free.htm

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Sale

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"A Beginners Guide To Basic Pinhole Photography"

http://artist-how-to.com/

AHT 3 New Lessons/Tutorials Added to Site

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New Lessons
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3 new free lessons have been added to the site today!

Natasha Bead http://artist-how-to.com/natashabead.htm
Polymer Clay Buttons http://artist-how-to.com/PCButtons.htm
Microwave Polymer Clay http://artist-how-to.com/MicrowavePC.htm

See all 68 Free Lessons and Tutorials -http://artist-how-to.com/free.htm
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Sale
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Ends tomorrow night at midnight!

"Make a Profit with Your Passion: Starting a Home-Based Art Business"
On sale until July 7th - $6.99 Regularly $9.99

http://artist-how-to.com/careerguide.htm
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Interesting Links
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PixelSoup - Who also Created the new banner that can be seen on the website http://www.artist-how-to.com and on this blog :0)
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5206243

LaPella Art - Wonderful Blog and Ceramics!
http://lapellaart.blogspot.com/

Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
http://www.rmqm.org/index.htm
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Conclusion
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Feel free to forward this blog to others you think you would benefit.

Emails concerning business transactions are always answered right away. But, because of the volume, I am no longer able to personally answer all others.

((hugs)))

Diane

AHT Catch-Up Week

This is not an ordinary AHT blog post. So if that is what you are wanting, you will want to skip the rest of this post.
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Sale Ending Soon!
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"Make a Profit with Your Passion: Starting a Home-Based Art Business"
On sale until July 7th - $6.99 Regularly $9.99
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Impromptu Vacation
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This past week we have had record flooding in the area. Although the water did not come close to our home, it did interfere with normal activities. But I am not complaining, many lost their homes and everything they own.

BTW Pics can be seen on my other blog WillArtForFood

BUT, I was not able to get to my day job. Because of the scheduling change I decided to think of it as my Summer Vacation of sorts and I spent the time catching up on projects around the house/office/studio. It was nice after finishing the script (ScriptFrenzy), to have time to regroup and tie up some loose ends.

A bag I made for my AlphaSmart, and other writing essentials. I have an older model AlphaSmart, but I still LOVE it! The bag is padded and is loaded with pockets.

Initially this was to be the exterior of the bag, it is reversible, washable, with a removable insert for a stiff bottom. Others say they like the zebra print better.

This week I designed a number of bags for practical use by creative people. I have it down on paper, so hopefully someday I will have the chance to make them a reality.

Also completed - the binding on two king-sized quilts I had someone else quilt for me. My mother made the tops, and they are HUGE. Although I have to admit they seemed MUCH larger once I was hand sewing the binding. Each took approximately 7 hours to finish the binding alone.

Finished Script Frenzy June 30th YEAH! http://www.scriptfrenzy.org, and slapped the poster into a frame to match last years NANOWRIMO. http://www.nanowrimo.org

What is so unique about a filing cabinet? Other than the fact it needs to be updated from that forest green color? I purged and reorganized all of my files.

Ready for these to go back to the library. This is a good thing, because many I have renewed more than I care to admit.

Not shown are the multitude of smaller things I completed, filed, or just decided were ready to retire. My work area looks as below, minus the sewing machine being out.

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Conclusion
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Feel free to forward this blog to other you think you would benefit.

Emails concerning business transactions are always answered right away. But, because of the volume, I am no longer able to personally answer others.

((hugs)))

Diane

AHT Profit with Passion Sale Extended

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Sale
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Our sale on the item below is extended until July 7th. Get started on making money with what you LOVE to do, CREATING!


"Make a Profit with Your Passion: Starting a Home-Based Art Business"
On sale until July 7th - $6.99 Regularly $9.99

http://artist-how-to.com/careerguide.htm
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Site
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I have heard from several that they had problems with the site last weekend. Rest assured that it is now smooth as silk. The problem was the host was having a hardware issue, and it has been taken care of. As always, if you have any problem with the site loading, or information shown, please let us know.
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Interesting Links
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Etch-A-Sketch Art

http://www.gvetchedintime.com/

Under the influence of LSD

http://www.cowboybooks.com.au/html/acidtrip1.html

Nude Reference Photos of Female Model for Artists

http://www.spectralogue.com/textures/index.php?path=41
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Rest assured that even though the area I live in (SE Kansas) is having a great deal of flooding, we are all safe and sound. There has been evacuation in areas surrounding us, but we are on high enough ground that we should be fine unless the entire town goes under water.
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Conclusion
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Feel free to forward this blog to other you think you would benefit.

Because of the volume, I am no longer able to personally answer each email. So please forgive me if you do not get a personal answer to emails. Emails concerning business transactions of course are always answered right away.

((hugs)))

Diane

Update - Beading and Sale

"Make a Profit with Your Passion: Starting a Home-Based Art Business"
On sale until June 30th - $6.99 Regularly $9.99
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New Work
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Although it is less than an inch wide and a bracelet, I must be a slow beader because this took much longer than I anticipated. But I was determined to finish it!



I showed this the other day and decided it needed more work. I had this covered with painters tape to keep the fringe out of the way while adding more fringe on the bottom. When I pulled all the tape off the first thing I thought was that it looks like a dress from 1985, lol.
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Interesting Link
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I was sent this today from Christ Grant, and I had to share it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIJtKxdRQzY

Craft Report Magazine

http://www.craftsreport.com/

I posted this while goofing on ETSY and discovered many had not heard of the magazine. Is well worth checking out!
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Conclusion
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Feel free to forward this blog to other you think you would benefit.

I am no longer able to personally answer each email, because of the volume. So please forgive me if you do not get a personal answer to emails. Emails concerning business transactions take priority.

((hugs)))

Diane