It was obvious that Lauren had been a frequent visitor to The Pauper and could visually explain how it has become a resource for her career through the logo design. Email Article Print Article Bookmark RSS Related Content:   Artist Finances   How to Sell Your Art Online   Quit Job for Art?   Create Your Blog

Nearly 30 artists submitted their design entries to the contest in response to an open call to help develop The Pauper's identity for 2006. In the end, votes collected online combined with the poll results from members of the staff, awarded Lauren Curtis the grand prize based on her innovative design, proven understanding of the site's mission and originality. Lauren will receive a free advertising banner on The Pauper, creative credit and a feature spotlight in the ARTrepreneur newsletter.

Lauren Curtis is a freelance illustrator and fine artist whose work centers on her spirituality, mythological imagery, and nature. The Pauper.com staff was impressed by all the entries received, many illustrating truly unique perspectives of site's story and mission for helping artists with the art of success. At the end of the day, Lauren's logo won the prize for her inventive concept and artistic spirit. It was obvious that Lauren had been a frequent visitor to the site and could visually explain how it has become a resource for her career.

Lauren discovered The Pauper through Kathy Gulrich's "smART Business" art coaching courses. After visiting the site, she saw what an invaluable tool it is for artists of all types at all stages in their careers. When developing her entry for the logo contest, she combined the various art forms that The Pauper represents; visual and performance art, music and writing with the fun, up-to-date, modern vibe of the site and the information it publishes.

For her day gig, Lauren creates designs for crafter companies, historical illustrations, publication illustrations and logo development. She is happiest when creating art that represents her love of nature, wildlife and spiritual subject matter that can be seen in her personal line of published greeting cards entitled "Children of the Forest". For more information on Lauren's artistic services and an online gallery of her work, visit: http://www.angelfire.com/art2/laurencurtis/

Lauren is also a member of The Pauper's new artist directory at ArtistSearch.net: http://www.artistsearch.net/LaurensArt/

The Pauper is a web portal for starving artists to promote and sell their work, network with others, and get the resources they need to succeed.

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