Hi Reader

October is here, and I can’t believe how quickly the year is flying by! With the festive season just around the corner, I’ve been busier than ever in the studio, and I’m excited to share what’s been happening behind the scenes.
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STUDIO NEWS

September was a whirlwind of creativity and progress! Here’s a peek into what I’ve been up to:

• New Licensing Goal Met: 🎉 I’ve officially licensed my 5th card for the year, which feels like such an accomplishment! It’s been a goal of mine to hit this milestone this year, and I’m so thrilled to have made it.
• Pitching Success: I’ve sent out a bunch of new pitches and received some really positive feedback. Fingers crossed for even more licensing opportunities coming through soon.
• Agency Outreach: I’ve also reached out to a few more art licensing agencies this month. Now it’s a bit of a waiting game to see where things land, but I’m hopeful and excited to see what’s to come!
• Considering Coaching: Lately, I’ve been toying with the idea of working with a business coach or mentor to help me take things to the next level. If you’ve had any experience with this, I’d love to hear about your experiences, recommendations, or even things to watch out for.

Looking Ahead

October holds even more excitement! I’m likely to be featured on a fellow artist’s social media account this month, so keep an eye out for that. I’ll also be continuing my work on some birthday and congratulations cards before returning to more holiday art. And—here’s hoping—many of the cards I uploaded to Thortful for the holiday season will get accepted.
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NEWSLETTER SURVEY

I’m always looking for ways to make my letters to you better. Your thoughts and opinions mean the world to me! I’d love to hear what you think. What do you love? What could be improved? And most importantly, what kind of stuff would you like to see more of?

To help me out, I put together a quick survey. But if surveys aren't your thing, feel free to hit reply and share your thoughts and ideas with me instead!

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NEW ARTWORK

September was all about finishing up some exciting new designs! Here are a few of the pieces I’m proud to showcase:

“ The final illustration in my Nutcracker series is complete—meet the mighty Mouse King! 🐭👑He’s a regal (and slightly mischievous) addition to the collection.

“ I also designed a new geometric Christmas card that adds a modern twist to holiday cheer. 🎄

“ And finally, a fun and funky birthday card that I absolutely love and couldn't wait to share with you. 🎂🎉

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ARTIST RESOURCES

I love sharing interesting things I’ve found online that are related to art or surface design! Maybe you’re already in the loop but if not I hope to introduce you to some new courses, challenges, blog posts, and anything else I find fun and interesting that I think you might also enjoy!

So let’s begin!

Mel Armstrong Illustrator & Surface Pattern Designer Illustrator, Surface Pattern Designer and online educator empowering others to follow their dream of building an art career. Subscribe​

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Disclaimer: I’m not affiliated with any of the above resources. I'm sharing them because I found them interesting and thought you might as well!

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