Von Sides

Lori Wemple on Nov 23 2019

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Thank you for the sweet note Von :) Hope you have a lovely Thanksgiving!

Rebecca Rueth on Nov 23 2019

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Hi Von, Thank you for the sweet compliment on my profile! I love the supportive encouragement over cut throat competition within the artist community. Yes, I started submitting in the summer of 2016 and just had my first picks earlier this year(and now I have 10) so don’t despair. Jan was also very encouraging to me when I was feeling Like maybe I should just take a break, and mentioned that it took one if my personal minted heroes, Susan Moyal a little while to find her gorgeous signature minted style. So keep at it, while minted doesn’t have one particular style there is a general aesthetic, and if you look through the winners of the past challenges you will see how the picks often fit in the assortment. I highly recommend trying different crops and orientations when they might work and doing polls and asking for feedback, but make sure you answer other people’s poll and feedback requests too. Just keep pushing yourself to try new things and submitting new work and I’m sure you will find your place too! Wishing you the best in all of your submissions! Rebecca

LouisaKay on Nov 14 2019

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Hi Von...thanks for the like! That wedding invitation was from last year’s challenge. I haven’t submitted anything since then. Your designs are looking great...best of luck!

Manuela BK on Nov 13 2019

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Von, thanks for your likes. I love how you reimagined Four Seasons. As always best to you in the challenge!

Von Sides on Nov 06 2019

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Hi Jan, I do know and enjoy Rebecca Rueth's amazing work! It's certainly nice of you to mention me in the same breath with her, even if it is a dubious club! Thanks for always being so gracious and encouraging. All the best, Von

Jan Kessel on Nov 06 2019

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Thanks for the kind words Von:-) Check out Rebecca Rueth! She was around the community for quite awhile )2+ years?) before she scored a win, now she has several! Don't give up!! xo

Aaelia Creative Lab. on Nov 05 2019

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thank you so much for your kind words Von. All the best to you ❤︎

Carrie Moradi on Nov 04 2019

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Hi, Von! Sorry for the belated message, but thank you for the wonderful message on my profile. I really appreciate it! I really love the tone of your photo submissions in the art challenge, especially the primal plants series. Best of luck in all of the challenges!

jeanne smith on Nov 02 2019

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...so happy you liked my " one tulip" piece.....thank you so much von:)

Courtney Crane on Oct 22 2019

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Hi Von. Thank you for the lovely comment. I truly appreciate the support. Your plant series I’d so fun, I see you are as drawn to details and texture as I am. Best to you! - Courtney

Teju Reval on Oct 21 2019

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Thanks for liking my submissions Von. Love your Primal Plants series. Good luck!

Manuela BK on Oct 20 2019

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Von, thanks for your kind words! I love your Primal Prints-Excellent! Best to you as always:)

Cindy Reynolds on Oct 09 2019

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Hi Von! Thank you so much for your support! You are so kind. I love your new profile photo - just beautiful! All the best, Cindy

Lori Wemple on Oct 08 2019

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Aw Von, that is the kindest compliment, thank you so much! <3 x

Cindy Reynolds on Sep 26 2019

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Hi Von! Thanks so much for your comment on my profile! You're too kind! Loved your stationery entries... fingers crossed for you!!! -Cindy

Paper Sun Studio on Sep 19 2019

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Von, Thanks so much for your kind note — you're so thoughtful! Wishing you well, Peggy :)

Manuela BK on Sep 19 2019

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Thanks so much Von! I'm waiting to try again for the wedding challenge. I think maybe you should resubmit some of your watercolors and just change the type. Your watercolors washes are strong. All the best! Manuela

Deborah Chou on Aug 27 2019

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Hey Von, nice to meet someone from the same toothy field! And thanks for all the likes, too! Best wishes - Deborah

Teju Reval on Aug 24 2019

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Thank you so much for your beautiful comment. Good luck to you too!

Manuela BK on Aug 23 2019

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Thanks Von, for the like for "Luna Wonder". As always I appreciate it! On to the next challenge!

Manuela BK on Aug 20 2019

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Thanks so much for your likes, Von. I need to submit for PBK challenge, not my strong suit either. BTW, I like the new do! Best to you!

Jan Kessel on Aug 14 2019

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Hi Von, I appreciate your kind words, and am wishing you luck!! Perseverance will get you there!

lulablu on Aug 03 2019

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Hello Von- Thank you for the likes and your continued support--- you're great! We hope you are doing well- and enjoying your summer... We really liked "summer day" Best of luck to you--- cheers-- julie & jen

lulablu on Jul 30 2019

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Hi Von- Thanks again for your recent like- We hope you are well- it looks like you have been working hard- with watercolor and photography!! best to you, julie & jen

Shiv Creativity on Jul 28 2019

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Hi Von, Thank you for like on my “ Panda on bamboo” submission. I appreciate it. Best wishes!

Jennifer Holbrook on Jul 27 2019

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Hi Von, thank you for your likes! I appreciate your encouragement so much. I love your creativity. All the best.

Manuela BK on Jul 27 2019

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Vonn, thanks for the like for "Nantucket". I really appreciate it!

Manuela BK on Jul 26 2019

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Hey Vonn, thanks so much for your like for "Play Ball". It's interesting to see how your style is evolving. I believe your watercolors especially your washes are very special!

Lisa Travis on Jul 26 2019

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Hi Von, thank you for the like on my notebook entry, I appreciate the support. Best wishes-Lisa

Deborah Chou on Jul 17 2019

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Von, thank you for the like and your continued support! Always appreciated! Best. - Deborah

amanda lawrence on Jul 15 2019

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Hi Von - thank you so much for your always lovely feedback - apologies for not getting back to you sooner as I am not receiving feedback/like emails! Good luck on your lovely submissions and best wishes - Axx

lulablu on Jul 15 2019

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Hi Von- Thank you for your recent likes---this week and in January---Have been slow to get back. I am trying hard to keep up- Jen does the designs...I'm the slow one on the team...Your work looks great...really like Four Seasons! You have been working hard. Thanks so much for your continued support! Best Julie & Jen

Christy Hy lee on Jul 13 2019

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Hi, Von. I love your design too! All the best to you and your submission!

Manuela BK on Jul 13 2019

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Von, thanks for your like for "Roman". I appreciate your support as always! Take care and best to you on the challenges!

Paper Sun Studio on Jul 09 2019

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Von, Thanks so much for the like on ""Best Mummy". Wishing you all the best and have a great summer!

Jennifer Holbrook on Jun 20 2019

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Hi Von, thanks so much for your likes and constant support! Your encouragement is so wonderful. All the best to you.

Jennifer Holbrook on Jun 15 2019

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Hi Von, thank you for your likes! I appreciate your support so much. Best wishes.

Deborah Chou on Jun 14 2019

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Hi Von, thank you for the like! Best wishes in the challenges.

Jair on Jun 14 2019

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Hi Von, thank you so much for your like and support. I really appreciate it. :)

Shiv Creativity on Jun 13 2019

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Thank you Von for your like on my “Boho Pattern” . I really appreciate your support. Best wishes!

Celia Maria on Jun 13 2019

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Hi Von, thank you for the like on my submission "joyeux noel". I appreciate the support. Best wishes. - celia

Merian on Jun 13 2019

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Hi Von, thanks so much for the like. Best of luck with your lovely designs!

Manuela BK on Jun 12 2019

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Von, thanks so much for your like for "Home". Best to you in the challenge! I like the new style you are developing, but keep doing your lovely watercolors:) and maybe marry the two styles.

Starry Lane Studio on Jun 06 2019

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Hi Von. Thanks for the like. Best to you!

Manuela BK on May 21 2019

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Hey Vonn, thanks so much for your likes. I kind of have brain freeze, so I'll start creating again in a few days;)

Zhay Smith on May 10 2019

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Thank you Von! I really appreciate the like on my submission, "Midnight Snow"! Happy Creating and Best Wishes in the challenges:)

Manuela BK on May 10 2019

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Hi Von, thanks for your like for"Bethlehem". It's so good to hear from you! I'm working on about 3 for Baby shower. How about you? Best regards!

Deborah Chou on May 08 2019

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Hi Von, thank you for the like. Best of luck on your submissions!

Francois Carrara on Apr 23 2019

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Hi Von, Thank you for the like on my holiday entry! So many beautiful entries this year.

Manuela BK on Apr 23 2019

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Von, thanks for your like for "Hanukkah Modern". Good luck on the challenges, I hope you get a win!

Jennifer Holbrook on Apr 10 2019

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Hi Von, thank you for your likes and your sweet message. All the best to you.

Manuela BK on Apr 09 2019

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Von, Thanks for your like for "Holiday Stripes", Best to you on the challenge!

Jan Kessel on Mar 28 2019

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Thank you Von;-))

Paper Sun Studio on Mar 21 2019

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Hi Von, Thanks so much for the like on "Let it Snow". I truly appreciate all your support. All the best to you!

Deborah Chou on Mar 01 2019

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Thank you, Von! Now I just have to figure out all those files they want.... -Deborah

Cindy Reynolds on Jan 30 2019

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Hi Von! Thanks so much for your kind words! I hope you're doing well! Good luck in the wedding challenge!

Jennifer Holbrook on Jan 30 2019

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Hi Von, thanks so much for your like on "Forested Archway"! I appreciate your encouragement. All the best.

Jennifer Holbrook on Jan 23 2019

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Hi Von, thank you for the like on "Deco Sun" and for your feedback! Best wishes to you.

Manuela BK on Jan 17 2019

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Hey Von, thanks for your encouraging comment on "Oneness". I will tweak before next week's deadline. On to the next challenge!:-)

Manuela BK on Jan 10 2019

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Hi Von, the leaves appear to have various shades of green for a mottled impressionistic effect. The text seems to replicate the colors of the leaves, so they are similar colors. Perhaps more contrast for text using another color might be helpful. Very interesting concept though.

Courtney Crane on Jan 09 2019

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Hi Von. Thank you for your sweet comments. I think Wonderland font is so cool, I am surprised the developer doesn't off a grit-free version. :/ I really love the vibe it gives. Your work is progressing nicely. Best! - Courtney

amanda lawrence on Jan 08 2019

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Hi Von - many thanks for your note and a very happy new year - it's always lovely to get and give positive feedback - incredibly inspiring too! I think you have some really strong design submissions and your rework on Bohemian Gallery is great. Four Seasons is a wonderful design - the only thing I would do right now is to look at reducing the size of the overall copy/message - take a look and hope this helps - very best and take care xxxx

LouisaKay on Jan 08 2019

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Von...you are certainly not a bother! The best thing about Minted is the support of other artists. It’s a pleasure to help out. : )

Akweley Creative on Jan 07 2019

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Happy New Year, Von! Appreciate your support. Cheers to a year full of good results!

Manuela BK on Jan 07 2019

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Von, thanks so much for your like for "Fall in Love". Your kind words are encouraging! Hopefully we'll get good results from these challenges! Keep on keepin' on!:)

amanda lawrence on Jan 06 2019

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Hi Von thank you so much for your likes and support - let's keep our fingers crossed for the next round of results - best and a very Happy New Year xxx

Manuela BK on Jan 03 2019

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Thanks so much for your comments on "Bliss". The Sans Serif and Serif are are kinda similar. I chose a softer serif, so it wouldn't jump out as much. I still will tweak this design further, so you may see a poll somewhere down the line. Happy 2019:)

LouisaKay on Jan 03 2019

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Hi and thanks for the like! I appreciate it!

frau brandt on Jan 03 2019

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Thank you so much for the like on "Fairytale Love". It means a lot to me. I am really giving my all this time and really dream of a pick this time. All the best to you in the challenge.

Deborah Chou on Dec 31 2018

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Hi Von, thanks for your take on Ripples and the like on Muted Mountains. I appreciate the feedback! Happy New Year!

Manuela BK on Dec 29 2018

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Hey Von, thanks so much for your like for "It Takes 2". I always appreciate your insight and unique view point! Here's to more in 2019! :)

amanda lawrence on Dec 27 2018

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Hi Vonn - LOVE your "four seasons" design and very best wishes for a happy new year - Amanda xx

Jan Shepherd on Dec 23 2018

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