Artist Spotlight-Etsy for Animals

http://etsyforanimals.com
Been a while since I featured an artist..so this time Im featuring someone who is not only a great artist but they also do alot for animals! Read the interview to learn more!


mvegan5


Tell us a bit about yourself
I'm a vegan artist, jeweler, cat mom, and art teacher from California and living in Be'er Sheva, Israel.
When did you discover your talent
I have a BFA in Painting and an MAT in Art Education from the Rhode Island School of Design, and have been creating since I was small.
What inspires you
My artwork, jewelry, and teaching are inspired by my love for animals, nature, and children.
What dream do you have that hasn't been fulfilled yet
A dream I have yet unfulfilled.... to have lots more rescued animals (right now I have 2 rescued kitties) and to raise compassionate children who respect animals and nature. I would like to raise a lot more money to help animals, and sell more custom animal portraits.I would love to run my own children's art studio teaching love for art, animals, nature, and recycling, maybe with a little art and jewelry shop attached to it!
Any advice for us fellow Etsyians
I have found that sales have picked up with my involvment in the forums, street teams, and posting my site and items on other artist sites. I also pass out my business cards and Etsy for Animals flyers whenever possible.
What made you decide to donate money for animals?
I've always known I wanted to do something helping animals and be an artist, and have now been able to combine the two.I donate part of my store profits to animal charities, and founded and run Etsy for Animals: Artists Helping Animals (efa) and http://etsyforanimals.etsy.com.
Tell us about your Etsy for Animals group
We are a group of over 250 etsy shops with owners helping animals, many donate part of their proceeds to animal charities. Please visit my shop for Cards, Prints, Paintings, and Jewelry helping animals and Etsy for Animals for all different types of goodies, many helping animal charities.



Hope you enjoyed this interview! Also please check out mvegan's Treasury celebrating animals!