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Eric Ransom

Eric Ransom. Based in Bloomington, IL, US.

  • 38 awards won
  • 961 comments made
  • 49846 votes cast
  • Minted on Jan 18 2016
  • https://www.minted.com/creative/ericransom

Awards

  • winner 4
  • editor pick 34

About Eric Ransom

With a background in music (piano / composition) as well as art and design, I'm often in my comfort zone creating. I have a continuous curiosity of things involving art, design, nature, music, architecture and photography. Inspiration is never in short supply. With a great cup of coffee, I’m always up for a Minted Challenge but I’m most easily sidetracked in spending time with my wife, our two kids and our terrific dog and cats.

favorite artists

  • Lindsay Megahed
  • Kamala Nahas
  • Amy Gray
  • Miranda Mol
  • Bethania Lima
  • Debra Pruskowski

comments

samovilka on Dec 25 2023
samovilka
  • Minted Aug 14, 2021

Merry Christmas and best wishes for a happy and prosperous New Year to you and yours Eric! All the best

Stephanie Brown on Nov 12 2023
Stephanie Brown
  • Minted May 10, 2021

Thank you for the like on my photo Foam". I appreciate it.

Lying on the grass on Nov 11 2023
Lying on the grass
  • Minted Jun 17, 2016

Hi Eric Thank You for your like.

Holly Rose on Jul 20 2023
Holly Rose
  • Minted Oct 13, 2020

Thanks for the 'like' on my NY card, I appreciate it!

Jeje on Jul 19 2022
Jeje
  • Minted Oct 7, 2020

oh! forgot to tell you about coffee! which Sumatra coffee do you like? maybe you’d enjoy Kopi Luwak, https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kopi_luwak ☺️

Jeje on Jul 19 2022
Jeje
  • Minted Oct 7, 2020

Hello Eric, I hope you are well I apologize for the late reply I have not been well these couple of days been missing out on the challenges too haha. Your home town sounds perfect to me! I love the idea of going out to the woods to exercise in the mornings or playtime with your dog, the fresh air and the trees would be so wonderful! Where I live is very packed with housing and stores the upside is very easy to get anything and the food here is great! I’m quite lucky to be able to study in Sydney, I remember the beautiful parks and beaches having icecreams in winter lol. Oh I loooove hearing you telling me about your dog I love her she sounds so adorable! Anyway hope you’re having a great week Eric thank you for taking time and telling me stories they are special to me ♥️ I wonder if I can find you on slack is it a better option to chat?

Jeje on Jul 11 2022
Jeje
  • Minted Oct 7, 2020

Hello Eric, hope your monday are not as crazy as mine..so I've found out that if you pressed 'enter' after a sentence, the next sentence afterwards would be cut out and not included in the comments :D apologies for my short replies before. Yes I lived in the most central of Jakarta where all the crazy traffic is :D have you been to Jakarta? You mentioned the white dog with beige background looks a lot like your dog I loove to hear about her! And yes the dogs are based on my best friend's dogs, the white dog with his hair up (his mom called it apple head) is called Frankie and the one with beige background is called Owen, there's more in the family maybe should include them in next challenge! Anyhow thank you for taking time and reading my comments Eric, you have a great one! ❤️XOXO,Jeje

Jeje on Jul 08 2022
Jeje
  • Minted Oct 7, 2020

my comments are cut

Jeje on Jul 08 2022
Jeje
  • Minted Oct 7, 2020

Wow Eric! Congratulations on the wins!! I’m so excited for you ♥️ btw yess I forgot that we’re exactly 12 hours difference ha! Have a good night Eric

Jeje on Jul 06 2022
Jeje
  • Minted Oct 7, 2020

Hello again Eric! just opened my email and checked Minted (now is still morning here quite early for me hehe) and your message have made my day ♥️♥️ thank you for your kind and heartwarming message! I am so happy you liked my live in the moment series. They actually are pictures of my best friend’s dogs ♥️ I’m imagining your cute dog and it made me giddy ☺️ please send my love to your dog. Sending you love and happy thoughts Eric XOXO, Jeje

Jeje on Jul 05 2022
Jeje
  • Minted Oct 7, 2020

Hello Eric, thank you for your like, your encouragement means so much to me ♥️ and I’m so in love with your work! XOXO, Jeje

FRANI on May 09 2022
FRANI
  • Minted Aug 21, 2019

Good morning Eric, thank you for your like! Best wishes - Nicole

Anne Ciotola on May 05 2022
Anne Ciotola
  • Minted Dec 1, 2008

Thanks for the like Eric, I ADORE EVERYTHING YOU MAKE! Best of all to you, Annie

Marie Stone on Mar 04 2022
Marie Stone
  • Minted Jan 4, 2019

Pleasantly surprised to get your like on my submission as you are my favorite artist in the challenge. Loved, loved your work.

Kristiina Almy on Jun 03 2021
Kristiina Almy
  • Minted May 13, 2014

Hi Eric, Thank you for liking my submissions to the latest art challenge! Best wishes to you, Kristiina

Jennifer Holbrook on Jun 03 2021
Jennifer Holbrook
  • Minted May 7, 2017

Hi Eric, I wanted to let you know that you put some of your corporate cards in the non-photo category.

Gwen Bedat on May 24 2021
Gwen Bedat
  • Minted Sep 1, 2014

Eric, I wanted to thank you for the lovely comment you left on one of my entries the other day. I woke up to it one morning, and I can say it honestly made my day. Whether it was deserved or not, your compliment was very much appreciated. Best of luck to you as well. Your paintings are amazing.

Stefania Copertini on May 12 2021
Stefania Copertini
  • Minted Jan 15, 2021

Hi Eric, thanks for liking my submission! Love your landscapes and colour palette!

AMANDA LOMAX on Jan 25 2021
AMANDA LOMAX
  • Minted Jan 8, 2018

Congrats on your Target partnership!!!! Well done and deserved!

Amy Gray on Jan 24 2021
Amy Gray
  • Minted Feb 22, 2012

No way! A Browns fan! My husband got a chuckle when he heard about the Brian Sipe jersey. Too funny.

Amy Gray on Jan 24 2021
Amy Gray
  • Minted Feb 22, 2012

Eric, you know we were more into the game last week because we are from Cleveland originally and my husband is a Browns fan. But we will definitely be rooting for the Chiefs today. I haven’t been following the Jay Hawks much but him what I hear they’re not doing very well anyway. Everything’s just out of whack. How is your family doing? And new four-legged additions lately? Amy

Liz Innvar on Jan 22 2021
Liz Innvar
  • Minted Nov 18, 2018

Thanks Eric for liking my piece. Good luck with the competition. Liz Innvar

Amy Gray on Jan 22 2021
Amy Gray
  • Minted Feb 22, 2012

Eric!! Your set will be sold at Target! How exciting! Congrats! Amy

Carol C. Young on Jan 21 2021
Carol C. Young
  • Minted Mar 18, 2015

Thanks for the likes for the West Elm Challenge! Best of luck to you!

Lisa Travis on Jan 16 2021
Lisa Travis
  • Minted May 1, 2009

Hi Eric, thank you for the like on West Elm entry. Your landscapes are gorgeous. All the best, Lisa

Branka Radovic on Jan 15 2021
Branka Radovic
  • Minted Jan 6, 2021

Hi Eric, thank you so much for your like on my first submission, it means a lot. Love your work, very inspiring!

cr8explore on Jan 15 2021
cr8explore
  • Minted May 9, 2015

Hi Eric, Thank you for your like on my submission. Love your landscapes. Good luck in the challenges. Best, Vinita

Kristiina Almy on Jan 14 2021
Kristiina Almy
  • Minted May 13, 2014

Hi Eric, Thanks for liking my submission to the latest art challenge. Best, Kristiina

Khara Ledonne on Jan 14 2021
Khara Ledonne
  • Minted Aug 10, 2018

Eric, I love your landscape paintings! All the pieces you submitted to the West Elm challenge are just stellar. They have such excellent balance of values and intriguing textures.

Brooke Drake on Jan 08 2021
Brooke Drake
  • Minted Dec 22, 2018

Thanks so much for the like! Good luck in the challenges! You are very talented.

lulablu on Dec 03 2020
lulablu
  • Minted Jun 12, 2013

thank you so much for the like; it really means a lot!

Lisa Travis on Oct 26 2020
Lisa Travis
  • Minted May 1, 2009

Hi Eric, Thanks for supporting my Valentine Photo Card entry with a like, much appreciated! - Lisa

Anne Ciotola on May 29 2020
Anne Ciotola
  • Minted Dec 1, 2008

Awww...! thank you Eric for your nice complement on my design.. means so much... love your work especially "Tree on the Hill" as I'm a photographer and it's beautiful. Best to you and thank you again ❤️ Annie

Jill Nobles on May 28 2020
Jill Nobles
  • Minted Feb 13, 2014

Hello Eric! Thank you so much for liking my recent submissions to the photography contest. I very much appreciate your support! :)

Creative Gallery on May 25 2020
Creative Gallery
  • Minted Nov 5, 2019

Hi Eric, many thanks for your wonderful support and lots of luck in the challenge.

Lucia Coppola on Apr 15 2020
Lucia Coppola
  • Minted Feb 8, 2016

Thank you Eric for your likes on my submission, it's much appreciated. Wishing you good luck in the challenge!

Lisa Travis on Apr 13 2020
Lisa Travis
  • Minted May 1, 2009

Hi Eric, thank you for the like on my diptych entry-Best of luck in the challenge, Lisa

Carol Barber on Apr 12 2020
Carol Barber
  • Minted Oct 23, 2019

Thank you for the like of River Flow. Your submissions are beautiful. Hope you are safe and having a good day.

Laura Bolter on Apr 01 2020
Laura Bolter
  • Minted Oct 11, 2011

Hi Eric! Thanks so much for your kind comment about my work, and for taking the time to connect! It's great to know a Mintie from my area! I don't know anyone else—which I think is strange for KC. My daughter is a masters student at UMKC right now. I love hearing that you're a Conservatory grad! Since you've got family here, if you're ever visiting (yeah, I know, after this craziness is over!!!!) get in touch. We can have a mini-meetup. I love your art art submissions. Good luck and stay safe!

Debra Butler on Mar 30 2020
Debra Butler
  • Minted Jan 30, 2015

Thank you for the like on my recent "Mexican Sky" submission. It is very much appreciated. Love your creativity! Keep up the good work!

Amy Gray on Mar 27 2020
Amy Gray
  • Minted Feb 22, 2012

Oh no! I’m sorry to hear about your kitty. It’s so hard when they have health issues. I like your artist statement .. I don’t think I even have one in my store! I don’t have anything but the standard stuff they put in. I need to change that all out. I never know what to say though or what photos to put. :-/ Take care, Amy

Carol Barber on Mar 26 2020
Carol Barber
  • Minted Oct 23, 2019

Hi Eric Thank you for your like of Breezy Afternoon! Appreciate it and I enjoy your work. All the best. Carol

Carrie Moradi on Mar 24 2020
Carrie Moradi
  • Minted Jun 19, 2018

Eric, thank you so much for the ultra kind comment about my work! Your note really brightened my day. Best wishes to you!

Von Sides on Nov 23 2019
Von Sides
  • Minted Nov 30, 2017

Hi Eric, I love your style and your interest in photography, painting and design. That is my goal also (unsuccessful yet!). I am so pleased you like my Four Seasons Watercolor". All the best, Von

Amy Hall on Oct 24 2019
Amy Hall
  • Minted Nov 5, 2012

Hi Eric, Thank you for the like on my submission. I appreciate it. Best of luck.

Amy Gray on Oct 23 2019
Amy Gray
  • Minted Feb 22, 2012

Hi Eric, Is your wife in the St. Louis symphony? What a talented family you are! I love your cats names.. Taco and Jinx.. you can tell kids were involved in the naming! We adopted a little terrier mix.. only about 8 pounds. She’s very scruffy looking. I had to laugh at the litter box comment. I’m ashamed to say I’ve let all of that fall into my husband. After about 12 years I couldn’t take it anymore, they’re both 16 and going strong. And like two years ago someone decided to start pooping right outside the box. Like just take two steps and go inside please! Anyway I’m going to get back to voting I’m at 2300 so about a third of the way I think. Take care! Amy

Amy Gray on Oct 18 2019
Amy Gray
  • Minted Feb 22, 2012

Hi Eric! Wonderful to hear from you, as always. Yeah this was not enough time to get stuff together. It’s too bad I’d really like to see more of your work. How are your kids and how are the new kitties working out? We recently lost both of our little, old dogs within four days of each other. So we just adopted a new dog. She’s so sweet... completely ignores the cats which is great. There are so many cool pieces submitted I’ll never get anything. I wish we had more time. Well best wishes to you! Amy

MAUD GOLDBERG on Aug 24 2019
MAUD GOLDBERG
  • Minted Aug 8, 2019

Thank you Eric for liking my Yellow Hill. Wishing you the best for the challenges with your nature. Maud

Merian on Aug 23 2019
Merian
  • Minted Nov 3, 2017

Hi Eric, thanks so much for the like on my Save the Date. Best to you!

Amy Gray on Aug 23 2019
Amy Gray
  • Minted Feb 22, 2012

Hi Eric! So good to hear from you! I know summer seems to be such a busy time. The contests have been coming non-stop. I can’t enter any of the others because I don’t know Adobe Illustrator. I’ve tried to learn it with no success. Two new kittens! Your kids must be thrilled! Are your kids back in school now? As far as West Elm goes my piece has yet to be listed online. Not sure what’s taking so long since other new Minted pieces are on there. And I still have two other Minted picks from that contest that have yet to be listed. I really like your pieces for this contest. Are they paint or pastels? Very cool. Well I hope all is well with you and you’re not covered in too many scratches from those tiny sharp claws! Take care.

Jennifer Holbrook on Jul 27 2019
Jennifer Holbrook
  • Minted May 7, 2017

Hi Eric, thank you for your like on "Jungle Garden" and your comment. I'm glad you like it. I love your entries. All the best.

frances mathys on Jul 25 2019
frances mathys
  • Minted Nov 28, 2013

Hi Eric, I am totally in love with your work and so appreciate your comments. xxF

marcia biasiello on Jul 25 2019
marcia biasiello
  • Minted Jun 23, 2016

Hi Eric! Thank you so much for your likes on the stationery submissions. I really love the spaciousness you present in your beautiful images. I wish you best of luck!

Shannon Kohn on Jul 24 2019
Shannon Kohn
  • Minted Jan 19, 2019

Hi, Eric! Thanks so much for your like on my "Painterly Pastel Spring" notebook design! I really appreciate the support! :-)

amanda lawrence on Jul 15 2019
amanda lawrence
  • Minted Jan 13, 2013

Hi Eric - as always, thank you so much for your 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

Amy Gray on Jul 10 2019
Amy Gray
  • Minted Feb 22, 2012

Eric, I was just googling my niece’s name to see if she has her minted store yet and I saw your nice note to her! I don’t think she has figured any of this stuff out yet so I doubt you got a response. But I just wanted to say thank you that was very thoughtful of you! Hope all is well. :-)

Amy Gray on May 29 2019
Amy Gray
  • Minted Feb 22, 2012

Hi Eric! Thanks for checking up on me! We made it through unscathed except for some fallen tree limbs. But some businesses and homes not far from us got really damaged. If it had just come a little more north it would have been horrible. Whew! How about your family? Did they make it through ok?

Amy Gray on May 20 2019
Amy Gray
  • Minted Feb 22, 2012

Eric! Thank you so much! I was especially excited because my 18 year old niece entered a bunch and won for a photograph of hers. Her name is Claire Duda. It was great hearing from you! I hope all is well. Take care.

Merian on May 06 2019
Merian
  • Minted Nov 3, 2017

Hi Eric, thanks so much for your like on my holiday submission. You have some really great designs -- good luck!

Kate Ross on May 03 2019
Kate Ross
  • Minted May 6, 2013

Hi Eric! I just wanted to pop by and say thank you for reaching these last few times. I so appreciate your kind words and support. I like your style and I’ll be here to send my congrats on your future wins! You have some great entries in the holiday challenge. And I love your foil Big Day wedding entry. That is such a beauty. I love it. You’ll have to continue throwing that design in until it gets picked. It’s great! Best of luck with holiday and chat soon! Kate

Jennifer Holbrook on May 01 2019
Jennifer Holbrook
  • Minted May 7, 2017

Hi Eric, thanks so much for your like on "All the Love". You have wonderful submissions. Best wishes to you.

amanda lawrence on Apr 22 2019
amanda lawrence
  • Minted Jan 13, 2013

Thank you so much for all your likes and support - very best wishes and good luck on your wonderful submissions - Axx

PrintHappy Designs on Feb 20 2019
PrintHappy Designs
  • Minted Apr 21, 2016

Eric, thanks for the like - made may day! Love your "big day" entry. Very striking! Best of luck:)

Connie Dolstra on Feb 16 2019
Connie Dolstra
  • Minted Dec 2, 2018

Hi Eric, I wanted to thank you for the like!! :) I appreciate it! I really like "Big Day" and "Meditative Lines" Good luck!

amanda lawrence on Feb 10 2019
amanda lawrence
  • Minted Jan 13, 2013

Hi Eric - best wishes and many thanks for your constant support! You have some beautiful entries in this challenge btw - Axx

amanda lawrence on Jan 27 2019
amanda lawrence
  • Minted Jan 13, 2013

Hi Eric - best wishes and thank you for all your support - best of luck in all these challenges too! Amanda

Jennifer Holbrook on Dec 05 2018
Jennifer Holbrook
  • Minted May 7, 2017

Hi Eric, thanks so much for the like on "Jungle Leaf Thank You"! I love your card entries. All the best to you.

Jan Shepherd on Dec 05 2018
Jan Shepherd
  • Minted Jul 5, 2014

Thanks Eric - good luck to our joint effort. I appreciate your feedback :)

Jan Shepherd on Nov 30 2018
Jan Shepherd
  • Minted Jul 5, 2014

Hi again, thanks for your feedback Eric - that green dot, ha! finally I could not make that bouquet idea work with your funny text, so I designed something specifically for your text, using the tools and I think it works as a team now :)let me know what you think https://www.minted.com/design-rating/1097994

Jan Shepherd on Nov 28 2018
Jan Shepherd
  • Minted Jul 5, 2014

Hi Eric, just letting you know I have used your copy re Super Heroes for my submission into the Another Year Another Adventure contest - I hope you like it, I had an idea for this bouquet of hand tools and thought your words would bring it to life. Hope you like it! https://www.minted.com/design-rating/1095016 best wishes, Jan

Amy Hall on Nov 13 2018
Amy Hall
  • Minted Nov 5, 2012

Hi Eric. Thank you so much for the like! I appreciate it. Best of luck:-)

Courtney Crane on Nov 10 2018
Courtney Crane
  • Minted Dec 12, 2014

Hi Eric. Thank you for the likes as well. Best of luck on your entries! You have some wonderful work in this challenge. Best! - Courtney

Lindsay Megahed on Nov 09 2018
Lindsay Megahed
  • Minted Dec 26, 2010

Thanks for the kind words :) I grew up in Pekin Il. The Midwest tends to show up a lot in my paintings. Best of luck!

Amy Solaro on Nov 09 2018
Amy Solaro
  • Minted Jun 6, 2017

Thank you for the like! Best of luck on your really great work!

Amy Gray on Nov 09 2018
Amy Gray
  • Minted Feb 22, 2012

I’m looking st the stamp and business card you have in your store. Did you have to do those on illustrator? I want to get into the invitations but don’t know how to or where to start.

Amy Gray on Nov 09 2018
Amy Gray
  • Minted Feb 22, 2012

Hi! You know I’m not getting the emails anymore that day I have a message. I just saw yours about your son! That’s crazy! Glad it all turned out ok, how old is he? You have a son and a daughter right? Not to change the subject but the other night I got an email that I sold 26 of one of my prints to a customer in San Francisco. Isn’t that nuts? I wonder what they’ll do with them all. I wish there was a way to tell what size was sold. Well.. now the waiting game begins....

Amy Gray on Nov 08 2018
Amy Gray
  • Minted Feb 22, 2012

Hi Eric, I love all of your submissions. You’ve got some really cool ones. Yes I was still frantically painying away on the 6th and just submitted stuff last night. Nothing I’m very thrilled with .. you know me it’s like all over the place! I’m excited my niece entered some things this time. Her name is Claire Duda.. she has photos and artwork too. Well best wishes on this contest!

Rebecca Rueth on Oct 16 2018
Rebecca Rueth
  • Minted Jun 19, 2016

Hi Eric, Thank you for the like and taking the time to respond to my "So Cal Reflection" poll in the Walls that Wow Challenge! I really appreciate the support! Love the colors in "Resonate" and the texture in "Untitled"! Good Luck in the Challenge and Best Wishes always! - Rebecca

Jennifer Holbrook on Oct 03 2018
Jennifer Holbrook
  • Minted May 7, 2017

Hi Eric, thank you so much for your likes! I appreciate your encouragement very much. All the best.

Amy Gray on Sep 08 2018
Amy Gray
  • Minted Feb 22, 2012

Eric it was good to hear from you. I’m sorry things have been so tumultuous for you. I hope they’ve stabilized somewhat. I saw you submitted some card designs. I would’ve loved to but I don’t know the format they need to be in .. it’s over my head. Things are going great here in Lawrence. I’ve been thinking about getting some stuff together to enter the art in the park show in the spring. We’ll see though who knows. Well I’ll be looking for your submissions on future contests! Take care Eric.

Amy Gray on Sep 08 2018
Amy Gray
  • Minted Feb 22, 2012

Hi Eric! Thanks so much for your notes. I was thinking of you the other day and wondering how you’ve been. I hope all is well! Take care, Amy

Mariecor Agravante on Feb 25 2018
Mariecor Agravante
  • Minted Jun 7, 2015

Thank you so much, Eric -- I have emailed you the copy :)

Mariecor Agravante on Feb 25 2018
Mariecor Agravante
  • Minted Jun 7, 2015

Hi, Eric :) I was wondering if you have the time to collaborate for the Greeting Card challenge? If so, please let me know if you have a Facebook (or an email) where I can send a couple of my new, original copy (beyond what's on the approved Minted list) for you to design for. Thank you, Eric :)

Aspa Gika on Feb 06 2018
Aspa Gika
  • Minted Mar 16, 2015

Hi Eric, thanks so much for the like on my "Happy Forest" submission. Your "Tree on the Hill" is one of my favorites. Best of luck with the challenges.

Rega on Jan 10 2018
Rega
  • Minted May 8, 2016

Hi Eric,Thank you to you too for the likes :) Your Spring Descent is one of my favorites ! Wishing you the best of luck on the challenge :)

Amy Gray on Jan 07 2018
Amy Gray
  • Minted Feb 22, 2012

I was wondering the exact same thing! When is the West Elm contest? I hope they have it again this year...

Amy Gray on Jan 07 2018
Amy Gray
  • Minted Feb 22, 2012

Eric, I’m glad you submitted those pieces they’re very cool. Thanks for the well wishes! Good luck on your pieces as well.

Oma N. Ramkhelawan on Jan 05 2018
Oma N. Ramkhelawan
  • Minted Mar 26, 2011

Hi Eric, your submissions in the Make a Statement Challenge are beautiful . . . 'Scratching the Surface' is definitely one of my favorites.

Rebecca Rueth on Dec 05 2017
Rebecca Rueth
  • Minted Jun 19, 2016

Hi Eric, Thank you for the very nice comment on my artist page and the likes on several of my submissions from my Yosemite series. I really love the light in your "Nightfall" submission! Best of luck to you in this challenge!

Jason Derck on Dec 02 2017
Jason Derck
  • Minted Apr 16, 2015

Thanks for your kind comment on my page. You have some wonderful work. Best of luck in the Large Format challenge!

Janet Cruz on Jul 24 2017
Janet Cruz
  • Minted Jul 10, 2017

HI Eric, thanks for your like on my "Together at One Point". I appreciate it and your kind words on my submissions. Best of luck in the PB Challenge.

Jackie Crawford on Jul 17 2017
Jackie Crawford
  • Minted Nov 10, 2011

Hi Eric, thank you so much for your really kind comment on my llama design!!I am also still in a bit of shock it was picked!! I had so much fun drawing that little guy-- took me forever as I'm not a trained illustrator or anything, but I am learning! Hope you have great weekend and good luck in the New years challenge!!!

Caroline Mint on Jul 15 2017
Caroline Mint
  • Minted Jul 18, 2016

Thank you for your comment, I love the colors in your work here. And yes, I studied a lot composition, so I appreciate your comment.

Amy Gray on Apr 22 2017
Amy Gray
  • Minted Feb 22, 2012

You know what I never bothered with the store because, like you said, it would be a lot to get all those high res shots and people on Minted don't really like my stuff I don't think. Haha . It's just not the right style .. I doubt anything would sell. So what is involved in phase two?

Amy Gray on Apr 22 2017
Amy Gray
  • Minted Feb 22, 2012

That's cool you submitted for the greeting cards. I'm OBSESSED with stock-piling greeting cards and am always looking for good ones. But I could never come up with ones myself . Too hard.

Amy Gray on Apr 22 2017
Amy Gray
  • Minted Feb 22, 2012

Oh yes your question makes perfect sense I wasn't thinking in terms of submitting to Minted because they asked me to submit mine the day after the contest ended! I had one day to get the file ready! I don't have a good camera so I take mine to a local photographer, Tim Forcade, he's AMAZING. he's really an artist. He takes a hi-res photo for me. It's not cheap I wish I could do it myself but I don't have the set up.. you probably do though don't you? To be honest the quality of the West Elm print was a little fuzzy. Made me realize that the quality of the file I submitted was probably overkill. But with West Elm you don't know what size print they will make your painting into.

Amy Gray on Apr 22 2017
Amy Gray
  • Minted Feb 22, 2012

Hi! I think the only WE in the area is on the plaza.. I could be wrong. Last time my painting was only in the catalog and online .. not in the stores. A friend bought one so I got to see the print all framed up which was cool. Now do you mean what do I do if I'm going to sell a painting online ? Like on etsy?

Amy Gray on Apr 22 2017
Amy Gray
  • Minted Feb 22, 2012

Eric! I meant to message you yesterday to say congratulations!! i can never get this site to work right on my iPad. Way to go! Was yours a Minted pick or West Elm pick?

Toodles McChang Studios on Apr 07 2017
Toodles McChang Studios
  • Minted Feb 23, 2017

Thanks for your words of encouragement Eric!

Susan Asbill on Apr 06 2017
Susan Asbill
  • Minted Jun 6, 2011

Thank you for the kind words! Good luck... you have some great entries.