Etsy Friday - Don't Worry, Be Happy

Sometimes, as an etsy seller, I (or we) have so much worries:

When the views are low, I worry about why no one visiting;
When they visit, I worry about why they don't want to buy;
When they buy, I worry about when is the next sale coming;
In between, I also worry about
are my illustrations attractive enough,
do they make connections;
are my photographs good enough,
should I take more better shots;
how many varieties I should put in the shop,
will it confuse people;
have I promote enough,
am I promoting to the right market;
and when will I be successful...

This is just a never-ending cycle. Are those that I should worry FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE??? I should have better things to worry at!

And today, Mr hedgehog says, 'Simply Happy'. Ok, enough worries. There is nothing greater than love and happiness. I will draw a fine line in between business and art now. Although I would like to achieve both, but sometimes I have to weight which one is more important to me or which one can bring me further. More efforts into illustrations for the moment and get more exposure :) I can't deny that whenever I'm putting my thoughts, dreams and imaginations onto paper, that is the magical moment in my life...

Don't worry! No matter how hard it seems throughout the time and now, when the time is right, everything will fall into place and fit just perfectly :)

Starting next week, I will put more efforts into my girl illustrations!

oh by the way, Mr hedgehog is saying Hi to everyone :)

You can find him in my shop now :) He's having his happy moment wondering around, find him if you can!

Notecard Thursday - 5 mini notecards (0 left *20 July 2010 )

*Thank you for your participation :D More to come in future~*

Happy Birthday to you~ Happy Birthday to you~ Happy Birthday to Whoever Birthday Today~ HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU~~

5 (0 left) mini notecards up for grab for ANYONE who is BORN IN JULY! If you would like to have this mini notecard, please

1) follow my blog and

2) leave a comment on what forest animals you want to see in future notecard illustrations

It is that simple!

The first five July babies who have followed and left a comment will get the notecards! One card for each person only :) More information about this card is at my shop.

Have fun!

Sharing is Loving - Mr and Mrs Rabbit

I feel like this week is a illustrations marathon week. I have another two which will be released on Friday and Saturday. Been working hard to get more items into my shop - planning to have 50 items in the shop before the end of this month if I can :)


Here is the rabbit version of the whimsical forest animals series. It is always good to share your love to yourself, your partner, your friends and family, little happy things around you and also the mother nature!

If you like to add some personal touch to it, you can get it here :)

Sneak peak on what's coming this Friday - wonderful news for hedgehog lovers!

xoxo!
Yee Von

Inspiration Wednesday - Amy Sol

My coincidence of getting to know this Korean artist was through an illustration book 'Illusive. Contemporary Illustration' when few of my classmates were flipping through the pages with me. Suddenly, they just went 'WOW' when I flipped to this image below. And I was fallen in love.

This self taught artist, Amy Sol has a very delicate touch in her artworks. Her medium of acrylic on wood panel brings out her distinctive dreamy peaceful world. Her world mixture of exotic plants, fantasy animals and gentle expression on every females of her creations really inspired me :) So I have picked a few of my favourites to share with you all.

Anchor, 2009

Terrarium Light, 2009

An Afternoon of Helping Flowers, 2009

Leave The Hair And Go Free, 2008

You can know more about her at her website.
I wish I could come out something like that!

Illustration Tuesday - Forever Love - Mr & Mrs Fox

A little bit different from my usual Illustration Tuesday :)

This is a whole new set of illustrations inspired by forest animals. It will be whimsical and sweet and different exploration ♥ Today is the first one in the series, my beloved Mr & Mrs Fox, declaring their FOREVER LOVE in my illustrations *gosh they make me blushed ^_^*. You can get it from my etsy shop now.

And also, I'm  adding special offer to my shop. You can add personal touch to this illustration print with your choice of colours (5 choices available currently), fonts and name. They make a wonderful gift for newlyweds, couple or just for yourself to keep. Something special for your room? xoxo! More details are at here.

Wish everybody a great week with lots of sunshine and fun!

My Love Letters - Completed

Hello love,

The rest of the love letters have been added to the etsy shop :) They are ''Secret Admirer'', ''Love in Cloud 9'' and ''I'm Love-Shy''. These bunch of whimsical forest animals are in the mood for love ~~ ♥ Show some love back to them, will ya?

Currently I'm working very hard on getting the greeting cards ready by next week. They are about love and whimsical forest animals as well! =p I will start working on my 'Birds of A Feather' and 'Whispers in Thy Ear' in the middle of July. Here is some sneak peak for tomorrow illustration :)

My Love Letters

Here is my first complete set of ''My Love Letters' - featuring 5 pieces of whimsical forest animals in love ♥ ♥ ♥ Each original illustration is signed and dated with pencil at the front. Gently slip into a red envelope with lots of love. Sometimes, love is really an affectionate secret.

You can get ''I'm In Love'' and ''Gentle Affair'' in my etsy.

The last three in the set will be available tomorrow night :)

Sneak Peak - Saturday

Well, Sunday is not here yet but I just can't wait to show you all :D


I have done my first set of original illustrations, titled 'My Love Letters', featuring 5 pieces of whimsical forest animals in love ♥ ♥ ♥ I drew on the papers which I bought yesterday with ink and markers. The sturdy papers have wonderful texture with hand torn edges.


These two will be in the shop tomorrow and another three on Monday :) 
Stay tuned!

Etsy Friday - July Goal

Weeks ago, I have been thinking to add in some original illustrations into the shop. So today, I went to the paper shop to get some nice handmade papers :) I also bought some markers and water colour to try out cause all the while my illustrations are coloured digitally. There are going to be some trials and experiments for tonight!


As cliche as it sounds, Time Flies. And it flies like hell.


For month of June, I was not able to reach my targeted sales but at least achieved half of it. Around 118 people hearted my shop and 55 fans joined my facebook :) Oh that makes me happy! So, for the month of July, I have set the following goal:


1) to have 20 sales (achieved 27 on 30/07/2010)
2) to have 200 people to heart my shop (achieved 332 on 30/07/2010)
3) to reach 100 fans in the facebook (88 fans on 30/07/2010)


4) 4 new illustrations (2 Birds of a Feather done! / 2 Whispers in Thy Ear none!)
5) 4 new original illustrations (done on 5/07/2010)
6) 4 new coloured greeting cards (done on 17/07/2010)
7) 4 new mini notecard (only 3 is achieved)


It is nice to have big dreams. However if you divide the big dreams into small little dreams, step by step, it will be much easier to achieve. Ok, I am on my way to the second step! *woo-hoo!*

Notecard Thursday

- Little update -

I have been drawing series of forest animals like mad for the last few days. Tired, but happy :) Those illustrations are getting ready into greeting cards / prints to be available next week. Stay tuned!

Sweet Dream Tonight Mini Notecard
You can get it from HERE.

If you are looking for the little rabbit version, you can find it HERE :)