As it is with many of us, the end of the year is a natural time of reflection for me; what a year 2014! I am so grateful for the all the opportunities and friends that came my way, as well as new family members—especially my little Robbie!
With 2015 almost upon us, I can’t help but think of what this new year will bring for my art work, and Audrey Eclectic– it’s 8th year!
I thought that a good way to make sure I head in a good direction would be to chat with you all, my readers and friends, about what you’d like to see here in the coming year. What are your favorite types of art? What are you looking for in art, cards, etc? What appeals to you about folk art? I thought it would be very interesting to find out and share with you as well.
And so, if you have a spare moment, I’d SO appreciate it if you could look over the questions and give me YOUR answers! Feel free to just copy and paste them into the comment box and fill out from there.
Thanks so much for making 2014 a great year!~ Here’s to 2015!
Survey:
1) Where are you from?
2) How did you find out about Audrey Eclectic Folk Art?
3) Which art themes appeal most to you? (family, faith, historical, literary, Scandinavian)
4) What kind of items would you like to see offered in the etsy shop?
5) Do you have a favorite painting?
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Ok! That’s it! Thanks so much for your help! This will help me glean a better idea of what to focus on and to offer in the coming year. I havent painted in a few weeks now because of the christmas rush, and I’m itching to get creating again!~
Happy New Year!
heather
Sleightholm Folk Art 
1) Where are you from?Tucson, Az.2) How did you find out about Audrey Eclectic Folk Art?On Facebook3) Which art themes appeal most to you? (family, faith, historical, literary, Scandinavian)Family and faith4) What kind of items would you like to see offered in the etsy shop?I don't know. I like lovely and light, cheerful paintings, but I can't really splurge on them much.5) Do you have a favorite painting? I like rhe one you recently posted of the mother holding the baby in bed and the dad bending over them. I like the quilt on the bed tool I also like the one of the mother in bed with the baby and the bearded dad with the 2 children on his lap.
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1) Where are you from? Peoria, IL2) How did you find out about Audrey Eclectic Folk Art? I don't remember – some blog giveaway or roundup of things.3) Which art themes appeal most to you? (family, faith, historical, literary, Scandinavian) faith, literary, family – but the Scandinavian that runs through all of it is part of the charm4) What kind of items would you like to see offered in the etsy shop? I love the prints, only own one yet. More literary prints would be AWESOME. I could definitely see a collection of those in my girls' room.5) Do you have a favorite painting? I have the angel holding the lamb, but Anne and Diana is fab. But so is Little Women. But so are all the ones of families gathered around each other. Oh, and the garden one. (And is it odd that I just did that from memory?)
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1) I am from Gainesville , Fl.2. I discovered your blog from another blog I was following and fell in love with your Folk Art.3. My favorite themes are historical , seasonal , literary, Scandinavian, and regional.4. I love your prints, postcards and seasonal things like ornaments and mini box paintings. I also love when you share interesting books you are reading and then they inspire a painting . It is fun to read the blog and then see how it inspires an artistic creation. I also love all things prairie spirit.5. It is hard to choose a favorite painting as I think I love everyone you do!! Lol!! Since I cannot have every painting you make, I love it when you make postcard combos for different times of year . I love using the postcards to write notes because it is like sending a little gift as well as a message. Everyone enjoys receiving your postcards. I think it would be nice to have some more card packs that could meet different needs like birthdays, gift cards and non seasonal themes.
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1) Where are you from?Maine!2) How did you find out about Audrey Eclectic Folk Art?I think maybe through another Catholic mama….. maybe Nell from Whole Parenting? Maybe linked on Instagram???3) Which art themes appeal most to you? (family, faith, historical, literary, Scandinavian)Family & faith and I love everything about the scandanavian themes, it appeals to me here in Maine :)4) What kind of items would you like to see offered in the etsy shop?I think I saw you doing a custom house painting on instagram, would love to be able to.commission something like that5) Do you have a favorite painting?You posted an early sketch of Saint Nicholas with 4 children…… I would LOVE to see that.come to life!!!
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1) Western NY2) Found you through blogging (Tasha Tudor and Laura Ingalls Wilder intrests)3)I have to say that they ALL appeal to me!!4) A CALENDAR would be WONDERFUL!!! :-Dalso cards with envolopes5) My favorite painting is the Country Nativity and every other one you painted !!
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1. Ohio2. Either your blog or Facebook or Etsy3. Faith first, with family and home ♥ 4. I have to agree a calendar would be awesome! 5. My fav painting is the one of 3 generations of women with Pascha eggs and bread (2nd one is candle light prayer)
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1. Texas2. From a friend on IG, I think.3. Pretty much all of them even Scandinavian. My family heritage is not Scandinavian at all but I love your art so much. If I had to pick my top two I'd say… faith and literary characters.4. More prints. More original art. I also agree that a calendar would be lovely. 5. I love your Madonna and Child pictures. I just bought the Madonna of the Blossoms and the Woodland Madonna and I can't decide which I love more. Do you have a gallery page where we can see all of your painting? I'd love to see the Pascha eggs mentioned above.
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1) Where are you from?Ontario, Canada2) How did you find out about Audrey Eclectic Folk Art?I can't recall! Maybe A Fanciful Twist? I feel as though you've been one of my favourite art blogs for a very long time.3) Which art themes appeal most to you? (family, faith, historical, literary, Scandinavian)I adore your spooky New England themed art! Anything Halloweeny, Autumnal, and cozy!4) What kind of items would you like to see offered in the etsy shop?Perhaps some smaller original art pieces? I think they'd get snatched up very quickly! Also adore your tomtens and I think that your little sewed goodies are adorable!5) Do you have a favorite painting?Yes! I love your Sleepy Hollow painting!
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I dont have a set aside gallery, but you can many of my pieces including \”Preparing the Easter Basket\” in some form in my etsy shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/audreyeclectic?ref=hdr_shop_menu
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1) Where are you from?New York :)2) How did you find out about Audrey Eclectic Folk Art?Through Alyson from New England Living!3) Which art themes appeal most to you? (family, faith, historical, literary, Scandinavian)I love all of your work, but I really love the historical and Scandinavian 4) What kind of items would you like to see offered in the etsy shop?I'd love to see notecards and also painted wooden pieces (little boxes, bowls, etc)5) Do you have a favorite painting?Mine! 😉 But of the ones you make prints of, I love St. Lucia, the God Jul tomtens, the braid girl at the top, and the girl with the bird on her head (winter blessings?), also the girl with the crow and the doll, oh and also really love the autumn witch. I guess there are too many to actually name them all!!
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1) Where are you from? The Bronx, New York2) How did you find out about Audrey Eclectic Folk Art? Through blogging3) Which art themes appeal most to you? (family, faith, historical, literary, Scandinavian) Family and literary4) What kind of items would you like to see offered in the etsy shop? Small notepads5) Do you have a favorite painting? Anne Elliot from Persuasion.
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1) Where are you from? Skellefteå Sweden 2) How did you find out about Audrey Eclectic Folk Art? I dont remember – but I Think I search for some Pictures and I just found youre blog- i love youre pictures 3) Which art themes appeal most to you? (family, faith, historical, literary, Scandinavian) historical and Scandinavian and faith- family and literary too. 4) What kind of items would you like to see offered in the etsy shop? 5) Do you have a favorite painting? i love youre paintings- the faces is so very beutiful, madonna and baby jesus- its so very beutiful.Thank you so much from Elin ,skellefteå sweden- today a bit boring because the snow has just melted- but we hope for more Cold weather sone!
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1) Where are you from?Hamburg, Germany2) How did you find out about Audrey Eclectic Folk Art?While browsing Instagram.3) Which art themes appeal most to you? (family, faith, historical, literary, Scandinavian)family related themes, Skandinavian and literary4) What kind of items would you like to see offered in the etsy shop?5) Do you have a favorite painting?Picking dinner is one of my faves.
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1) Where are you from?From France but I live in Canada2) How did you find out about Audrey Eclectic Folk Art?I discovered your page on Etsy \”Featured Shop\” list.3) Which art themes appeal most to you? (family, faith, historical, literary, Scandinavian)family, faith and scandinavian4) What kind of items would you like to see offered in the etsy shop?kit of different postal cards !5) Do you have a favorite painting?Bedtime story
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