About Us
Teach Watercolor Classes
Illustrate Children's Books
Design books and covers
Paint Child, Adult, Pet and House Portraits
How We Got Started
I've been an artist since childhood. I have worked as an illustrator, graphic artist and watercolorist for 40 years.
The products and services we offer
Products & Services
Group watercolor classes in my home studio in Palmetto on Mondays and at Keeton's Art Supply in Bradenton on Thursdays.
I have illustrated over 45 children's books. I also edit, layout pages and design covers as well as publish them through self-publishing companies.
Explore your creative side with an art class taught by Sue Lynn Cotton /Florida Artist and Illustrator. Everyone is creative, and everyone has tale...
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"Great plan for families. "
"Carla is a dedicated, hard worker and is very knowledgeable in managing and promoting a..."
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"Carla is a dedicated, hard worker and is very knowledgeable in managing and promoting a profitable art business."
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I've used email to promote things occasionally as well as Facebook and Instagram. I am being to feel that emails promoting anything is bothersome to people and uninvited. I get quicker and better response to the others.
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I've used email to promote things occasionally as well as Facebook and Instagram. I am being to feel that emails promoting anything is bothersome to people and uninvited. I get quicker and better response to the others.
Social media (Facebook, Instagram, etc.) seem to attract more attention than a website these days. But your website will give them a lot more to choose from. Always tag your website when using social media.
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Social media (Facebook, Instagram, etc.) seem to attract more attention than a website these days. But your website will give them a lot more to choose from. Always tag your website when using social media.
Word of mouth is best. Then put really great samples out on Instagram and Facebook.
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Word of mouth is best. Then put really great samples out on Instagram and Facebook.
Yes. If they think it is a place they love, then it is. I try to let them personalize it and not give them too much information unless it is similar to what they are saying, like "It looks like a Maine seascape." Then I just agree.
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Yes. If they think it is a place they love, then it is. I try to let them personalize it and not give them too much information unless it is similar to what they are saying, like "It looks like a Maine seascape." Then I just agree.
I sell through my website that changes weekly and through the gallery. I change my wall there monthly. I believe that offering new things is key. Don't let your offerings get musty.
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I sell through my website that changes weekly and through the gallery. I change my wall there monthly. I believe that offering new things is key. Don't let your offerings get musty.
No.
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No.
I don't do business with people who make me anxious or unhappy. In a creative field it simply doesn't work. I explain this to them and walk away. There are others who will love your work and inspire you to create more.
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I don't do business with people who make me anxious or unhappy. In a creative field it simply doesn't work. I explain this to them and walk away. There are others who will love your work and inspire you to create more.
I meet clients at their office if they have one. Some like to meet at libraries that have restaurant areas or outside areas. Otherwise, I meet at a restaurant at a quiet time like 10 a.m. or 3 p.m. Most of our exchanges are done in email since I am usually sending them pictures or they are...
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I meet clients at their office if they have one. Some like to meet at libraries that have restaurant areas or outside areas. Otherwise, I meet at a restaurant at a quiet time like 10 a.m. or 3 p.m. Most of our exchanges are done in email since I am usually sending them pictures or they are sending me text.
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Only if I want it to.
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Only if I want it to.
I leave a review any time I feel moved either good our bad. Most of the time I am middle of the road happy and don't.
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I leave a review any time I feel moved either good our bad. Most of the time I am middle of the road happy and don't.
