{"title":"Brigid Ashwood ","description":"\u003cp\u003eHello, my name is Brigid. I am a full-time professional artist (a phrase that would make my twelve-year-old self's mind leap with joy). \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI'm not very good at writing these kinds of biographies, so I thought I'd answer a few frequently asked questions that people ask me. If you have a question for me, feel free to contact me.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDid you attend an art school?\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor me, it's a bit of a yes and no question. I received a scholarship to the Corcoran School of Art, but unfortunately, I couldn't afford it, even with the scholarship. Instead, I attended a community college for a while and also attended the Maryland College of Art and Design. Although I didn't earn a degree, I had amazing professional artists in my family during my childhood. My great-great-grandfather, George Bockius, had a significant influence on my artistic development. My parents also supported me, and I was able to take private art lessons during my childhood, where I learned all about watercolor, oil, acrylic, and many other things. Unfortunately, after years of traditional painting, I developed nasty sensitivities to chemicals, so I had to switch to digital art for the sake of my health. Learning digital art involved taking online courses, reading books, and practicing a ton of things. In 2016, I became a Corel Painter Master*, which was pretty cool.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow did you get started?\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI started my career as a graphic designer using Corel Draw and Adobe Photoshop. I designed documents for websites and print media while continuing my art studies in parallel. I eventually discovered the world of art licensing and realized I could use my graphic design skills to create artworks that might interest a broader market. I try to create diverse art collections that cover different styles and subjects while following trends and maintaining a cohesive appeal. And you know what? Here I am, twenty years later, with a successful career in art licensing. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou're probably wondering how I make money, right?\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWell, I make a living as an artist by diversifying the styles and themes of my works and selling them in different ways.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFirst of all, I license my works to manufacturers. In fact, companies that make items such as puzzles, diamond dot kits, calendars, cross-stitch patterns, jewelry, clothing, home decor, and many other things pay me to use my designs on their products. That's where most of my revenue comes from.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBut that's not all! I also sell my creations on my Etsy shop. I partnered with a professional printer to create awesome products like  t-shirts, zippered pouches (perfect for tarot bags), coffee mugs, wall art, shirts, kitchen items, and tote bags. When you shop at my Etsy store, these items are delivered directly to your door.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Corel Painter is a digital painting program for PC and Mac. It's the first digital painting program I fell in love with. I now paint exclusively with Procreate on iPad.\u003c\/p\u003e ","products":[{"product_id":"0434-autumn-queen","title":"Autumn Queen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBased on the same concept as mosaics or paint-by-numbers activities, diamond painting is a creative hobby that involves placing tiny colored \"diamonds\" on a printed image to create a mosaic painting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiamond painting offers a relaxing and meditative experience, accompanied by the satisfaction of creating a true work of art. All kits offered by Oraloa are developed under official license in collaboration with our partner artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit allows you to create a canvas with captivating colors. Take a moment of relaxation with this simple and fun activity, perfect for freeing the mind and stimulating your creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiamond painting is a self-assembly product. This friendly activity can be done alone, with friends, or with family. 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