Some of you have probably seen the comment thread on my post from the other day. While it really ended up not having much to do with critique, it got me thinking about my blog and what it’s for.

Originally, it was for me and me alone. A place that inspires me to create more art for fun. When freelancing, or even having a full time design job, I have found myself never doing anything just for the sake of doing it. Art tends to become somewhat laborious when intertwined with money and deadlines. As I started to realize that people liked looking at my blog I started to use it as a place of promotion for my work and as a place of promotion for my clients (who rock!). More recently I have been inspired to use it also as a place to promote local/regional artists (musicians, illustrators, designers, etc).

I make no money from this blog and I don’t really want to. Because honestly, that would just make it another job. But I’m coming to you, my readers, because this has moved from being a blog solely for me to a blog halfway for me and halfway for you. I love it when people can enjoy my art…that’s the whole reason I share it.

So, I would like to know, what do you want to see more/less of? I have a pretty broad range of posts currently, is that a good thing or would you like to see me narrow things down? More guest artists? More inspiration posts? More music? Less promotion of my own design? Less writing, more writing? More critiques of things happening in the Spokane art scene? Joking, joking… 😉

Please feel free to speak honestly and anonymously if you choose. And I would specifically like to hear from people who have been reading for a while. You know who you are!

6 Responses

  1. Your illustration and hand-drawn typography are by far my favorites. The subjects and colors are so endearing that you can tell they're done simply for fun – and they're wonderful! One of my biggest fears getting into the design field is that I will no longer enjoy creating art because it will become a job. Seeing your posts is like a daily inspiration to me and has motivated me to pull out my sketchbook on more than one occasion.

    I also enjoy the other posts as well. It's nice to be exposed to new guest artists and also see the goings on in the Spokane art/music scene. I rarely get a chance to check these out myself, so the quick run-down is the next best thing. =]

    Sorry for the novel, but keep up the excellent work – and thanks for the inspiration!

  2. i like what you're doing with the blog. i really enjoy your type posts and illustrations, and your take on the spokane-scene makes me feel like i'm in the loop still, even though i'm far away. you're a burgeoning food photographer–in my opinion! and most of all, i'm always excited and inspired to see you push yourself to try something new, and then bravely share it with the world.

    wenzer

  3. Karli, you're a blog genius. I love Type Tuesdays and I love your "giveaways". I find all of your work refreshing, creative, inspiring and unique to you. I have, and always will, adore your blog and your work. I also like that you stir up some controversy! because what is art without it? Keep on keepin' on. Us blog followers are here to stay, and for good reason!

  4. 1. As a copywriter, I know there's a sad truth in the blogging world: words are boring, and people like pictures. Plus your work, whether it's type, client work, or baked goods, is just awesome to look at.

    2. Guest artist posts are great. For people who aren't really connected to the art scene in the region, this is a great introduction. Plus it's always helpful to see where good artists find inspiration.

    3. Humor is a good thing.

  5. Thank you guys so much for your encouragement and input! It means a lot to me. 🙂

  6. Karli,

    I love the variety. I love that it is about music and I love that I can see that you are silly, beautiful, serious, random, risk taking through your blog. It is super fun to see. and it just makes me day dream about opening a Vintage Shop/Studio with you somewhere in the future….

    Thanks for creating. hmmm. I love the variety. type, music, illustration, design, cooking it all is wonderful…

    anna

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