Testimonial, Painting and Paint!!

Hello! I have been a little neglectful of my blog of late.

But that's no bad thing - because I've been busy with projects! Which is just wonderful.

Firstly I would like to show you the testimonial that I received this morning,

always love to hear feedback from customers :)

'Vicki painted a special picture of his dogs playing in our garden for my husband's
50th birthday, which she created from a couple of photos I gave her.
The painting is very beautiful and my husband was delighted with his
surprise present for his big day.
Many thanks Vicki, for providing a brilliant service and a top quality painting!
Kind regards, Jenny Gray'

Jenny Gray, co-owner of Purple Holly.

Also, I have been working on a large unit - upcycling it for a customer.

Originally I bought the item for myself, but she said it was EXACTLY what she was

looking for, and wanted me to upcycle it to make it special,

and give it that bespoke edge. How could I refuse?

Upcycling for clients is another part of my business that I would love to grow,

and look forward to taking on future projects.

I have also been painting portraits for people.

Please see two greyhound portraits 'Sam' and 'Boss':

I am also very pleased to say that I have a couple more in store for you.

A family portrait painting and a couples portrait.

I am just waiting to hear back from my customers before

uploading those for you all to see.

Patience is a virtue :)

Secret Time

Sorry I haven't posted for a little while, but the work I am working on is secret and I won't be able to show it until it is complete and with the clients.

But what I can tell you, is that things are going fantastically well, I am looking forward to the future projects that are beginning to drop into my inbox.

I am also very excited to have my beautiful new uniform, displaying my logo, and I feel very invigorated and lucky to be able to give my business a shot.

Future things I need to think on are: website, leaflets and brochures... these are currently in development, however I am waiting to have my current projects complete so I can show these on the new marketing material.

Sorry this is only typing today...

rest assured there will be pretty pictures to see in not too long!

St Ives NOW!

Good morning!

Hopefully you have all received your St Ives NOW! magazines through your doors

(those who live in the local St Ives area of course!)

My advert has been published, to not only let people know what I'm doing,

but also to attract new orders, as i have an amazing deal running up until

Mothering Sunday (26th March 2017) of a third off your order! Plus an extra 10%

when you're a new customer, so please snap up this offer - it is open to absolutely

everybody, and is not JUST for mother's day orders! If you place your order now,

but don't actually need it until December - no problem! ANY order, whenever it's needed,

placed before the 26th March will have the 30% + 10% discount honoured.

So get your orders in!

There is also a lovely introductory write up on page ten of the magazine about me:

'Victoria Clark is a talented artist and illustrator who has now

launched her own creative business.

Vicki can offer anything from a small sketch of your beloved pet 

up to a huge statement piece for your home, business reception area,

party, wedding or corporate event.

Contemporary and modern, or more traditional, Vicki has it all

 plus Graphic Design services.

muralsandgraphics@gmail.com

07598 675 359'

Unique Unicorn

Tonight I 'unveil' my unicorn tattoo design to you.

I am very pleased with this ethereal design.

If you would like me to do a bespoke tattoo design for you,

please drop me an email.

muralsandgraphics@gmail.com

Mural Development - Stage One Complete

First Sketch - pencil plan snippet of mural design

Mural design (snippet) worked up in pen and scanned in readiness for the projector.

Experiment with waterproof, hard wearing ink, primer, emulsion and glazing agent

to capture the 'painterly, watercolour-like' effect as requested by the client,

complete with 'loose black line - so it looks like your watercolour and ink work,

but make it work for the wall'

Consider it done!

Mural will be projected and drawn out tomorrow, in readiness for the paint and ink work.

Keep an eye out for updates.

Another Testimonial

Kind words from a friend a customer, who also was wonderful to work with.

(and actually makes and sells super pretty jewellery)

She is Aubergine Designs

In case the text in the image is too small:

'I would just like to say how wonderful it was working with Vicky to get this marvellous painting of our dog. I think she has really captured him well and it is a beautiful painting! Furthermore the whole process was easy and enjoyable.

Vicky is very professional and very likeable too!

I would really recommend her to anyone!'

Barbara Brooks, St Ives

Glorious glassy day

Good morning!

It was an icy one first thing today, I always think that looks a bit like everything has a glassy finish to it outside.

Last night I set up my profile on Upwork:
Upwork Profile

There's still loads I can add to  it, and I will do in due course. I currently have 101 things to do, so I will revisit and enhance it as and when I can.

This morning however I have had some wonderful testimonials come through and I wanted to share them with you:

"Victoria drew me a lovely image for Christmas, it was an image of a lorry for my partner, Victoria was very understanding of what I was looking for and got it spot on!! She had never seen the lorry in real life only went off a picture that I had sent her! This lorry is my boyfriends pride and joy, he was over whelmed when he opened Christmas Day! She got every little detail on the drawing!! Would highly recommend!" - Melissa Underdown, Ramsey UK

And 

"I was very impressed with the superhero mural Vicki did on my son's wall. I asked her to do a mural for my son's superhero room and the design was more than I could have imagined. Family and friends thinks it's impressive and my son loves it! I will definitely recommend - thank you so much x" - Sarah Green, St Ives, UK

I love getting feedback from customers. It's what makes this job - the happiness of my clients. It's great to know how you and your work are seen and reflected by others.

Later on today I will be posting offer leaflets up and around the local area.
So I imagine there will be a fair few windows involved there. A glassy day ahead.