Messing Around On The Web

I wonder how many of you experience the amount of difficulty and frustration I have when I'm trying to do things on the web. I'm talking about things that a few years ago would have given you the credentials of IT Specialist if you could do them.

In my effort to promote my art, I look at all the possible widgets out there than can bring it to the public eye. Playing around with Google Webmaster today - well, it was absolutely impossible to follow! "Cut and paste the Meta Tag into your web, and then.." etc., etc., "..or, if you prefer, upload an HTML file, and link it to.. and then..", etc.,etc.

I have a headache now. These sites do not take into account that some of us are still learning everything. The help button is just as technical as the instruction page. I give up. Will come back to it when I am more determined. Not feeling determined today.

Catherine Holman, who does wonderful snow scenes, really traditional, old Christmassy scenes, in rich, vibrant colors, is offering a freebee at her site, a sweet little original painting. You'll see it, but you must comment before the 7th if you'd like the opportunity to win it. Her link is as follows

http://catherineholmanfolkart.blogspot.com

I found a nice Etsy group today - hope they accept me for membership. It's for artists who are vegan/vegetarian. Well, of course, I am. It would be pleasant to chat and get feedback from like minds. Not eating meat is a big deal with me, but I don't get to talk about it much, as most of my friends are most definitely meateaters, and I rarely preach. My daughter in Australia has no friends unless they are vegan. She barely tolerates the fact that I still eat cheese. Shame on me! It makes for few social events, e.g. barbecues, Christmas dinners, and such, because I can't stand the smell of the meat. Anyway, if someone out there is interested, I have put the Etsy group link in the sidebar under Great Sites To Visit.

Only one picture today, because it's late and the felines are getting ferocious.



D'agular is an artist selling on eBay Australia (eBay.com.au) and does these colorful, uncluttered paintings, that make you feel warm on the coldest day. Hope you can find him.

To All You Lovely Viewers

I am pleased to note that someone in Sao Paulo, Brazil, took a look at my little page. I find this so rewarding. Did they visit for my art, and stay to listen to Jobim? You know I love him. This is for those of you who actually have your speakers on.. Perhaps the Brazilian viewer will leave a comment.

On that note, if you look, and if it pleases you, why not follow? I get such pleasure from those little pictures down the side of the page. It's like a little family.

I don't have a lot to offer today, because I've been busy with that other blog. You know the one. But I thought I would show you some of my favorite art. I don't have direct links to them, but you could Google them, if I don't provide a gallery name.

I wish I could make money from all the Google results on my name. It's astonishing. I wonder how many of us actually get new business from them. Perhaps you'll share. I twitter, and flickr, although I haven't a clue what I'm doing there, but it seems to be the thing to do. If anyone has any other promotional ideas, please share them with us. In this economy, we need all the help we can get.

These two are by Diego Manuel Rodriguez, and he's a member of EBSQart.com, as I am. You should find him there easily enough. Can you feel the heat?





These are by Marilene Sawaf, and you should be able to find her at Brushspace.com



This is by an artist called Jeanne Mance, I think out of Montreal, but I have no other details.


The only name I have for this is Weat and it's shameful that I have no other details. I think I saw this painting on EBay.UK. That's all I have on him.


I hope you enjoyed this little mini-gallery today.