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ARTober | custom artwork sale
Earlier this year I had the opportunity to create quite a few custom paintings – a Valentine’s Day gift inspired by a favorite quote, a Dr. Seuss inspired painting for a baby boy’s nursery and a wedding present inspired by the bride’s new last name. Custom orders are a lot of fun. They push me out of my comfort zone and give me a chance to try new things – from a bowl of fruit to an antique car or a mural in your child’s bedroom, I am open to try anything. I do appreciate some art direction – photos, fabric swatches, magazine clippings or anything at all. These things help me visualize while I’m painting and will inspire your custom piece.
How does it work? Once you contact me, we will discuss your desired order – exchange ideas, discuss colors, sizes, materials, etc. I will give you a price quote for the order which will include a shipping estimate if necessary. I do charge a small fee for custom work, this fee is otherwise known as a commission. This covers any additional material costs and the extra time it takes to plan, sketch and paint a custom order – I really try my best to deliver exactly what you want! If the quote works for you, I will set up a custom listing in my Etsy shop, and once I receive payment, I will begin working on your piece. I have a full time job so I work on my art in the evenings and on the weekends. Custom paintings usually take anywhere from two to six weeks to complete. If you have a deadline, let me know. I am happy to work with you if I can. During the process I will send one or two progress images to give you an idea how your order is taking shape, and I will make any desired changes at this time. Once your piece is complete, I will wrap, package and ship it to you. If you’re local, we can arrange a pick up.
So now through the end of October I am offering a 15% discount on all custom orders. Already see something you like? I’m also offering 10% on all paintings available in my shop – including prints! Use coupon code “artobersale” at checkout. Custom artwork can be seen on my kz art + photo board on Pinterest. I also offer custom colors and custom sizes on any of my paintings. Interested in working together? Contact me at kzbykatezitzer@gmail.com for more information.
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Share on Twittera giveaway (closed) + this week’s plans
As I mentioned earlier, I had such a great art fair season this year, and I really couldn’t have done it without all of you. So to show my appreciation for your kindness and support, I’m giving away one of my 8×10 prints – you can choose from Home, Beachside, I Love My City, Chicago Loop or Happy Hour.
To enter the giveaway simply head over to my Etsy shop to pick out your favorite print. Leave a comment here saying which print is your favorite and where you would hang the print in your home. Bonus points if you also “like” KZ by Kate Zitzer on Facebook. Entries must be posted by this Friday, September 27th. One winner will be chosen at random. Good luck!
We got home late last night after spending the weekend in Nashville so lots to do today. Some things I have planned for the week – unpacking and cleaning up, catching up on emails and online orders and continuing work on commissions and new paintings. I’ve also been planning ARTober – more on that soon.
Limited to US readers only. Winner will be contacted by email Monday morning and then announced on the bottom of this post shortly after.
UPDATE: Thank you to everyone who entered the giveaway! The winner was randomly selected via random.org, and the winner is – Kim from Making Mondays. Congratulations!
photo credit kate zitzer
lakeview east festival of the arts recap
Wow what a whirlwind few weeks! We spent the weekend at the Lakeview East Festival of the Arts – thanks to all of you who stopped by and made a purchase at my booth. Saturday was a very successful day and I sold out of Love You So paintings and 11×14 Chicago Loop prints. Sunday could have been busier – it was cold and raining. I appreciate everyone who braved the weather and came out to the fest. I did want to show you my new design for the Home painting or as my mom refers to it “the roofs” – I was happy it sold on Saturday.
Art fair madness is over now until next spring when we will do it all over again. I had such a great season this year and my success is owed to everyone who came by to show their support. I am so touched and overwhelmed so thank you! It was really nice to have so many friends and family visit us too and keep us company during the weekends. There is no time for rest just yet – I have emails to catch up on, errands to run and a studio to clean up. I also have to start getting ready for the ARTober sale in a few weeks.
If I missed you at the fair, please feel free to order from my Esty shop, and I am available for local pick up so just email me.
photo credit kate zitzer
chicago’s lakeview east festival of the arts this weekend
This Saturday and Sunday I’m doing the Lakeview East Festival of the Arts. The last two years have been so much fun I just had to return. So if you’re around I hope you can come by – I will be at BOOTH 144 (same spot as last year). I’m working hard to create some more work which I will show you here or here soon.
I have a lot of inventory this year, so excited. I plan on bringing 40+ paintings and a limited number of prints. Lakeview was one of my very first art fairs, and I only brought 17 paintings – I don’t know what I was thinking! I sold 11 the first day and had to stay up all night making more. I’ve learned so much these last four years, and I was thinking after art fair season is over that I would put together a post with some tips. What do you think?
The Festival takes place Saturday, September 14th from 10-6 and Sunday, September 15th from 10-5 along Broadway between Belmont and Hawthorne. You can find all the details here. Hope to see you there!
photo credit kate zitzer
bucktown loot
When I do an art fair I like to get a little something – a constellation pendant necklace by Sara from Broad Street and sweet little illustrations from Laura Berger.
My booth neighbor Emmy Star Brown was so lovely and kind. Her glass paintings were some of my favorite work at the fest! Make sure to visit both of these creative ladies, Emmy and Laura, at Chicago’s Renegade Craft Show on September 7th and 8th.
photo credit kate zitzer
