In my ideal world, we’d be able to take lots of time to decide on purchases, and then find them in the shop next door. That’s a bit tricky in real life: inventory, shipping, taxes, oh my! It took me a while to see the benefits, but let’s see if Etsy can help us connect over art.

Let’s review. Here are my current options:

• Larger work and limited edition pieces are available through my gallerist, Lynn Hanson in Seattle. If you get in touch, she can discuss viewing and shipping.
• Smaller, recent compositions, with many choices for gifts and surfaces, can be printed as you order them, on Redbubble.com.
• If you want to make all the choices, head to my custom orders page. Pick the image you love, and a substrate and size; I let you know the cost.

Well, that seems like plenty. What’s missing? Simple, good-quality paper prints, and a previous offering, silk scarves. What’s the best way to fill that gap? It might just be Etsy.

Turns out, I’m right on the edge of their handmade definition, as I certainly design all my art myself. I just don’t do so well on the producing end, and appreciate quality production partners. When I realized I could find those partners, AND they worked well with Etsy, it was time to open shop.

So, let’s take this for a trial run, shall we? I’ve hooked up options for silk scarves, printed in Montreal by Art of Where, and limited edition prints on gorgeous Hahnemühle Bamboo paper by ThePrintSpace. I’ll be able to add more designs easily if this feels like it’s going to work out. I didn’t think Etsy and I were a fit, but I’ve been so wrong about so many of my convictions, why not this one too? Let me know what you think of the possibilities.

Update, August 2025: This looks less compelling with the current trade situation. I’ll be pulling back while I look for better options.