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Q&A-How Do I Get My Artwork Noticed?

Going through my Q&A I will answer two questions from a fabulous illustrator Sapphire Shiohwan from http://www.sapphireillustration.com/. Thank you so much for your lovely complement! Now to your answer! The best advice I can give you regarding how to land jobs with big companies is this: Dress for the job you want to land. Or […] Read more…

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#DearMe It`s Okay to be Elaine

When I was 13, I went through a phase where all I did was crazy hairstyles. From flat tops accomplished on straight hair, to a French twist that wraps to only one side of your head. I am fortunate that there is no photographic evidence of this. Yet, at that time, it was something I […] Read more…

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There is no Shame in Quitting

I am currently consulting a colleague and friend about her business. I have become a partner and have grown to love the organization. But when it sucks the life out of you and the work is no longer fun, it`s time to say goodbye. It seems society is keen on shaming people when their dreams […] Read more…

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How to Price Yourself as an Artist

As of late, I have received a plethora of questions on being an artist, doing events, how to price yourself as an artist and setting yourself in business.  I plan on answering these questions here and on my YouTube channel, so keep the questions coming! Wincy Glass has a great question. Pricing yourself as an […] Read more…

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10,000 Hours

It is said that it takes 10,000 hours to know anything well enough to be considered a master. That equals to ten years at 20 hours a week. I started what later became Elaine Biss Designs on the Summer of 2004. I put in long hours learning web design, conquering Illustrator and Photoshop and SEO […] Read more…

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An Open Letter to Budding Artists

In the past few months, I received a number of emails from budding artists asking for advice. One, who I particularly found sweet and endearing, wished she could be “half as successful as” me. Another one thought she would have to give up her life to her art. We live in a time where a […] Read more…

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