Today we are featuring our designer, Joanna from Joanna Goldman Designs. For the next 4 days we will feature a special item from Joanna - and at a discounted price!!
Tell us about your business and your designs.
I specialize in oh-so-cute characters designs. I like making people smile- and my drawings seem to do that!
What is your inspiration?
I draw inspiration from many different areas. Good music and good art are essential.
Some artists I really like:
Ragnar http://www.ragnarama.com/ragnar.html
Lou Romano: http://louromano.blogspot.com/
Nate Wragg: http://n8wragg.blogspot.com/
And many more! I’m also really into motion graphics work. One of the best sites to see la crème de le crème is http://motionographer.com/
How do you stay on top of the indie world? What websites, blogs or magazines do you read?
I’m constantly on the Etsy forums which take me to tons of great indie blogs. http://indiefixx.com/ is a great one!
What has been your favorite indie purchase?
I just bought these prints from “FallDownTree” http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=9738769
Here’s her blog: falldowntree.blogspot.com
The style is so much like The Incredibles- one of my favorite movies!
Do you have any advice you would like to share with new designers entering the market?
I’d tell new designs to stick to it! It can be tough work sometimes, but if you work hard and keep positive you are sure to find success.
Just for fun - Do you have a favorite recipe you can share with our readers?
Here’s a yummy lentil burger: http://reluctantveggie.com/?p=107
mmm!
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September 3rd, 2008 at 8:25 pm
thanks for the link! those lentil burgers really are yummy.
and i love joanna’s work. her things are super cute.