Magic Can Happen for all of us!

I just want to share with you that it is important to never give up! Magic can come into all of our lives when we follow our hearts and stay true to ourselves.

You are personally invited to stop by and say hello this Sunday March 8th. I am proud to experience the largest showing of my artwork in a gallery over a 35+ year career. This is a monumental moment in my life and another stepping stone to manifesting my Peace Prevails Project.

Please share the information below with family, friends and people you know who love art and wine! The Sheridan Gallery is right in the middle of Oregon's fantastic wine country. (You can also see some of my artwork in the other two Lawrence galleries. Please stop by and say hello to my babies- each piece is like one of my own children that I have released out into the world to stand on their own.)

LAWRENCE GALLERY SHERIDAN
March 1- April 30, 2009
Catherine Foster, Mixed Media
Artists’ reception: Sunday, March 8, 2009 2:00-4:00 pm

This is a sample of some of the pieces in the show:
http://www.lawrencegallery.net/searchresults.php?artistId=26392&start=1

Where is the gallery? Lawrence Gallery Sheridan In the Heart of Oregon Wine Country

19700 SW Highway 18
Sheridan, OR 97378

PH: 503.843.3633
10:00am to 5:30pm daily

Artist Statement:
"My true passion is the creative process. From the moment of inspiration to the development in my mind to the actual creation, I maintain a dialogue with the artwork and my inner self. It is that special time between the spark of inspiration and the completed piece that marks both reality and the total immersion of creativity. The end product becomes a physical manifestation of this creative process that has the ability to stir something deep within us with its mysterious beauty. "

Catherine Foster- Artist and Reiki Master Healer

How to help you and the Peace Prevails Project too.

Catherine Foster
HOW TO EARN MONEY SELLING MY ART GUIDELINES:
by Catherine Foster on 2/2/2009 10:29:53 AMHow to earn income selling my artwork and helping yourself , others and charities.


Peace Weavings
HOW TO EARN MONEY SELLING MY ART GUIDELINES:

Hello Family and Friends,

I’m always looking for new ways to market my art or at least thinking of new ways. Art marketing can be expensive and time intensive. Artists can market their art through sites like Imagekind, email lists, social media sites, a blog, a web site, gallery shows, etc.
Since my artwork and designs help to support 4 different individuals/groups, I am always looking for more ways to help them also.

So where do artists find buyers? As Clint Watson once said, “A collector is anyone that purchases your art, whether it’s your mailman or the president of a corporation.”

How I Market My Art

I’m also working on combining my website gallery into my new blog, checking out Twitter and FriendFeed to see what that can do for marketing from a Web 2.0 social kind of thing.

So after looking at how professional bloggers promote products by affiliation on their blog, I decided to add an art affiliate program on my blog. This is the current state of the program and with time I will tweak it to see what works best.

Here’s how it works:

1. I post selected paintings of my work on my blog to sell.
2. You sell my art for me and make a commission.
A. For artwork priced between $2,000 to $6,000 you will receive 10%
B. For artwork priced between $1,000 to $1999.00 you will receive 15%
C. For artwork priced between $100-999.00 you will receive 20%

Note: There will be times where I’ll lose my mind and increase the %, so make sure you subscribe at
http://catherine-foster.com/blog



Be sure to click the little orange box to sign up to follow my blog so you don’t miss a chance to make some good cha-cha-change - $$. I will post images of artwork and prices on a regular basis.
How to stay connected with new artwork posted- click the RSS feed.

Here’s how to sell my art:

1. Place an image of my art on your blog or website. Write a blog post about it if you like or just tell people to email you if they are interested in buying one of my paintings.
You can also show people my website with images. Just be sure they do not purchase from this site for I will not know if it came from you or not, but it will be a great place to show current artwork available. http://catherine-foster.com/works

2. Tell people to contact you by email, phone, etc. However you want the buyer to contact you.

Here’s how someone buys my art through you:

1. If you have a committed buyer, I send you a PayPal link that you have your buyer go to and purchase a specific piece of my art.
2. As soon as the payment is cleared at PayPal, you provide me the address of the buyer and I’ll send the art to the buyer.
3. You tell me where and how you want your commission sent to you. All payouts will come from PayPal only.
4. After the 7-day “no questions asked” return policy has expired, your affiliate payout will be sent.

Shipping

I will pay shipping costs on pieces of artwork. I will ship all art in a box that is closest to the size of the art. It will be bubble wrapped and packing peanuts will be used if necessary. Shipping will include insurance on the larger artworks.

Where shipping costs become excessive, alternate shipping plans can be discussed. The large kimonos require a wood box to be created. There will have to be an extra charge to make these boxes.

How refunds will work:

1. If the art is returned during the 7-day “no questions asked” time period, it must be returned in the condition it was in the photograph.
2. Shipping costs on returned art will include insurance and be paid by the buyer.
3. A full refund will be sent out from my PayPal account to the buyer.

The affiliate program is open to anyone, individuals, organizations, galleries, etc. You promote my art on your blog, website or anywhere by copying an image of the art provided on my blog. PayPal is a trusted source for financial transactions.

If you have any questions please send me an email at http://catherine-foster.com/contact and use this contact form to send me an email.
“ I know that within my heart and soul that peace prevails and is spoken in many languages”

Catherine Foster
Weaving Peace Through Art


This months special for win-win and Peace Prevails Project. 
by Catherine Foster on 2/26/2009 9:39:15 PM


Rainbow of Peace sell them separately or as a group:

http://www.catherine-foster.com

Find out how you can help earn income for yourself and/or your favorite charity by first reading the instructions at: http://catherine-foster.com/blog/8334

This months specials are the Peace Prevails Weavings in rainbow colors. Purchase one or all the colors. They are great to place near your front or back door as a reminder to be the peace you want to experience in the world. "Peace Starts with Me" is a favorite mantra of mine.


Each weaving is 11"x11" embossed with world languages of peace. Individually each piece sells for $135.00. You will receive 20% of any purchases that come through you of the Peace Weavings when you sell the artwork to family and friends. You can give your 20 % to a charity or keep it for yourself.

I give a percentage of my profits to my favorite charities: Treehouse For Kids, The Power of Hope and Seniors Making Art. You will also be helping me do more of this wonderful giving. I think it is a win-win for everyone.

Have questions? email me, Catherine by going to the contact link on my website http://www.catherine-foster.com
Be sure to print out the directions at http://catherine-foster.com/blog/8334

Do you want to earn 10% of the price of a kimono? Take a look at my artwork to check and see what is available in the Catherine Foster Art Studio. Be sure to check that it is still for sale before talking to your friends and family.

Thank you for your support. The Peace Prevails Project is something that I have been working on for over 6 years and has my heart and soul in every piece combining my passion for art and healing to serve in the world.

Catherine Foster
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Learning Tools for your success:
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Join my fan page to keep in touch!

Being in Peace while I work is a challenge. How does one really focus in peace?

I try by meditating every day and work on being grounded. While I create, I think peace, joy and love. But there are always times when it is not that easy. It is like patting ones head and rubbing the tummy at the same time.

May you be in peace today and every day.

Catherine

I invite you to join my fan page on facebook. Evidently this is an easy way to stay in touch with everyone on the fan page.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Catherine-M-Foster/49800614765

What does the weather do to your creativity?

Here in WA we have had an unusual amount of snow, wind and rain. Do you find that this weather changes how you create? Do you even want to create or do you want to just curl up and read or take naps?

I find that the snow outside creates a peaceful place for me to work. It is colder up in the studio, but if I just put more layers on I am fine. The quiet if a place of rest. I find that I can clear my head better.

Usually the month of January is a very productive month. So bring on this next storm. As long as I have light, I can paint. And then in the afternoon take a nice nap and let the intuition ring in with new ideas.

Here’s to a brand new year and brand new energy for all of us!
Catherine

I love helping other artists!

Here it is another week already. The snow seems to have affected many of us who are not used to this much snow in Washington. Where did this week go?

For creative people , especially artists, there is great help to get you on the right track for success this 2009 year.

Take a look at the smartest Telesummit . I just went into the back to see who was talking on what day and what they are sharing with us. I am so impressed. For the artist who is really ready to fly this year, this is the help you need.

http://1shoppingcart.com/app/?af=705129


Let me know if you are going to be on the phone also for these calls.

The Peace Prevails Art Show Opening!

The Peace Prevails Art Show Opening!

http://www.cartgallery.net

What a fun evening. We had representation from The Power of Hope, Treehouse 4 kids, and Seniors Making Art. What a great thrill for Teresa to win the Peace, Hope, and Joy Weaving. Money from the raffle goes to help the above charities and also World Vision.

It was such a joy for me to be with dear friends and meet new friends.

I am so grateful for Cheryl Shaw hosting the Peace Prevails Project phase I at the C Art Gallery.

I am also so grateful for everyone who took time out from their busy life to come and be with me to celebrate this show.

The show is up until Dec. 28th. Please go see the show and be with the art for peace. There are a few more little gifts left in the basket for you to take home with you a piece of Peace.

Thank you for this day. I am so grateful to be doing this work,

Catherine
PS watch for more pictures of last night coming soon.