What’s your name? Erin Allen erin@erinallen.com
In what form does your creating take?
illustration, Portraiture and Leather Work
Describe your business?
Floundering! No seriously.......misguided! My primary focus is portraiture and illustration which is also applied to a collection of medieval style leather satchels and handbags.
What are you offering?
Custom illustration and portraiture and unique leather accessories
How did you get started on your present art/craft?
My mother bought me art supplies for my second birthday...
In a word, describe your creative process?
Inspired!
What inspires you the most?
Music, nature, and the soul behind the eyes.
Who inspires you the most?
Jeff Martin, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, Justin Hayward, David Gilmour, Brom, Frank Frazetta, John Jude Palencar, Brian Froud, Roger Dean, and so many more...
Where does the magic happen?
In the strangest corner of my mind!
What’s the most valuable piece of advice you can give someone considering starting up a business as a creator?
I’ll let you know when I discover it for myself!
Any other advice?
Strike when the muse is hot!
A big thanks to Erin for sharing her work and joining in the interview....your work is wonderfully inspiring :o)
If you would like to be profiled....go and see the post about Spotlight Sunday....and join in the fun and be a part of this group of Makers and Shakers....you will be glad you did.....more importantly WE will be glad you did!
