phatpuppy

Hi everyone, I logged in today after months of not reading notes (my bad) and found close to 1500 messages... OMGosh.I barely use this account anymore except for some stocks added occasionally, etc...So if you have a question, you can visit me at my Facebook Fan Page and we can take it from there.:)I am discontinuing all stock -- too busy with regular work and not enough time to answer all the notes.It's best if you write to me at my other account too :iconphatpuppyart:i was surprised at how many of my watchers didn't know about the new one - and it's been two years! hahahaThanks again and hope you are doing well and life is treating you i...

Happy Monday!I've been getting so many emails from many of you wondering how to break into doing cover arts....so I figure it's best if I just do a journal. :)First off, I've never solicited my work to publishers/authors - not once. They have always approached me for the work... and it started a couple of years ago with my very first cover being "Light Beneath Ferns" by Anne Spollen.I do not wish to discuss my rates - because it truly depends on many factors - i.e., where you are at your level of proficiency, the client, the kind of publication -- a lot of factors. You have to charge what you feel is right for you.  Also, I've been asked h...

:)I'm in a happy mood today - one of my biggest heroes in the world was beatified - one step closer to becoming a saint. A man I had the honor of talking to for 10-15 entire minutes - a short time that forever changed my life. Pope John Paul the Great!:thumb17074304:An incredible day in my house today!  :)Anywhoo - for the first five who reply to this journal - I'll feature one of your works. (No profanity or obscene works will be accepted).Love,Claudia xoxooxxoox:thumb206794460:  :thumb200136199: :thumb206845192: :thumb206611491: :thumb204177407:an extra one..... ;-) :thumb49998656:And two SPECIAL extra for :iconangelia61:  - my dear frie...