Can't contain myself

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I am so excited, I'm published.  Cloth Paper Scissors Magazine has printed an article with some of my drawings in the new issue for Sept/Oct 2013.  I got my copy in the mail yesterday, it's a full 2 page spread, page 94, I even got paid for it.  So exciting.  Here's a peek.


The article shows two really good shots of my doodles.  As soon as the original artwork is returned to me I will have prints available on Etsy.

Everything I read says to just keep submitting your work, don't wait for answers.  This has been a year in the works.  Although they did drop me a note that my work had been accepted within about 2 months but indefinite as to which issue.

Today is my last day at my day job, what an exciting way to start my retirement.

Thanks for visiting.

Hugs

Cyndee

Comments

  1. UnknownTuesday, August 27, 2013

    Hi, Cyndee!

    I discovered your work through the ClothPaperScissors article. I love your style and I enjoyed the article very much. I, too, am an avid doodler. Can you offer any advice as to how to make the transition to licensing your designs? Do you have an agent? Thank you so much. Congratulations on retiring from your day job!

    Tina

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  2. UnknownThursday, August 29, 2013

    Goooood job

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  3. SethSunday, September 15, 2013

    A big congratulations...on both the publication in CPS and the retirement!

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