watercolors
• illustrations • oils •
acrylics • pastels • pen and ink
• photography & more
One of our
pleasures is helping artists and writers gain exposure for their
work. Artists whose work we accept are featured on web pages dedicated
to their artwork. Writers' work will be published on our web site
with a by-line.
Payment for
artwork:
We purchase artwork for the purpose of producing fine art note cards
and prints for sale. As compensation for rights to use your images,
PRINTESSDI will create a page on our web site providing internet exposure
for your work. We also make payment in cash or merchandise ($5.00
per image OR a quantity of finished cards for your portfolio or personal
use). We offer inclusion of your biographical and contact information
on your web page and artist's credit on the back of cards or prints
for sale. You may reference your sale to us in your resume. You retain
copyright.
Payment for
articles:
We are seeking how-to-write articles for our web site: how to
write a sympathy note, how to write a thank you note, how to write
an apology note, etc. (any how-to topic). Payment is determined on
an individual basis.
Style preferences:
Our art style motto is "crisp, clean, and classy."
Subjects:
Suggestions: botanicals, herbs, flowers, bugs, landscapes, chairs,
animals, hats, garden themes, people, vehicles, architecture, dwellings,
landmarks, still life, abstracts, etc. Please do not be limited by
this list. Seasonal ideas are always welcome (Valentine's Day, Mother's
Day, Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter, Christmas). We encourage submissions
in any medium. Don't feel limited by what currently appears on our
site — if you like what you have, send it.
We are particularly
interested in simple subjects created against a white or plain background.
Special needs:
1) Botanicals including herbs, wildflowers, and garden themes.
2) We are seeking artwork in any medium for our Claremont
CA collection. Student artwork is welcome.
Verse for cards:
Most of our cards will continue to be blank inside, as the images
speak for themselves. Currently we are accepting only artwork for
our note cards.
How to submit
artwork:
Print and complete our artists
submission form and send it along with good quality
printed copies of your work. Please do not send originals, as we cannot
be responsible for them. Artwork that cannot be copied may be photographed,
e.g., large paintings. Upon acceptance, we will request the appropriate
format from you.
Include your SASE
(self-addressed, stamped envelope) for our response. We respond in
3 to 4 weeks.
How to submit
articles:
Send your completed article by e-mail or regular mail. A query letter
is not necessary.
If you would like
your material returned, include a return mailer with sufficient postage.
Above all, have
fun. 
cards@printessdi.com
