Posts Tagged ‘About Soniei’

I’m In Signal vs. Noise (By 37signals)!

Sunday, April 26th, 2009
I’ve been mentioned in 37signals’ Weblog, Signal vs. Noise!  The post, called The Word Entrepreneur and Its Baggage, questions whether or not people like me should be called an ‘entrepreneur’ or if this term is a bit outdated. (more…)

Japanese Lessons: My Written and Audio Notes

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

View all of my free Japanese lessons! … or read below to see how really crazy I am.

I hardly have enough time to breathe as is. I work 80-120 hours a week just to make ends meet as a contemporary Japanese artist.* I spend so much time in my art studio that I frequently get emails from my family and friends to see if I’m still alive. Every second of my life is pretty much booked solid and I just decided to start learning Japanese again. Wait… what!?! (more…)

A Lamp Attacked Me!

Saturday, April 18th, 2009
I’ve had a bag of frozen peas on my right hand (my “artist hand”) for the past couple of days because a lamp attacked me. Don’t ask me how because it happened too fast. A long story short, the lamp broke in two while I was holding it, and somehow I got injured. Leave it to me to get hurt… by a lamp. (more…)

What!?! I’m Mentioned by Chris Guillebeau!?! Yatta!!!

Friday, April 17th, 2009

Right now, I’m doing my happy-dance because I’m honored and delighted to be in Chris Guillebeau’s manifesto, 279 Days to Overnight Success! Guillebeau is also the author of The Unconventional Guide to Working for Yourself: Creating Personal Freedom through a Very Small Business.

If you’re a writer, a blogger, an artist or you’re thinking of creating your own dream job, you must read “279 Days to Overnight Success”. It’s full of advice on how to be successful with your own project and how to expand your online presence. If you want extra motivation to live your best life, then make sure to check out the rest of Guillebeau’s website, The Art of Non-Conformity. You’ll be glad you did! (more…)

I’m Featured on Empty Easel!

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008
This is, by far, one of my favorite artists’ websites! I’m beyond happy that I’ve been featured on EmptyEasel.com!

From painting tutorials to marketing your own artwork online, this website has so many interesting and informative articles for artists.  (more…)

Fine Art Registry’s Featured Artist of the Month

Monday, November 3rd, 2008

I’m so excited to announce that I’ve been picked for the Fine Art Registry’s (FAR) featured artist of the month and got another article written about me!

The article, Serene Inspiration by Georgianna Lane, is about how I became a full-time artist, where I get the inspiration for my paintings, how I use the FAR system and different websites to market myself, and much more! (more…)

The Art of MicroBusiness

Saturday, October 25th, 2008

Lloyd Lemons, a microBusiness advisor, writer, copywriter, marketing consultant (and much more!), posted an article on his blog called Soniei, an artist and a MicroBusiness?. The article touches on my experience and challenges of merging my passion for art with business and marketing. (more…)

Another Thank You!

Thursday, September 4th, 2008

I want to thank Michael McCrea, from sohohelpdesk.net, for writing such a lovely blog post about me and my roommate, Peter. It’s so sweet! (more…)

My New Art Website!

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008
Many thanks to Peter Cyr who busted his behind the past week* to work on my new website for free! Jaw dropping talent!

Mr. Cyr, I still can’t believe how generous you are! Thank you so much for believing in me and my dream!! (more…)

Economy = Starving Artist

Friday, July 18th, 2008
I’m going to be very honest… pride aside.

Times are very slow, the economy is ROUGH, and now I understand the meaning of starving artist.  I’m so touched by all the people who STILL believe in me and support me as an artist!!! I only wish the student loan people would support me just as much. lol

For all those affected by the economy just as I am, stay strong!!! Let’s hope that things will look up sooner than later!! (more…)

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