SALMAGUNDI IMAGES on Etsy

Digital-Print Originally Designed Posters

“Banyan Trees” © 2024 JD Barbato

Two weeks ago, I quit my second job. The blue-collar one. I toughed it out for 8 months, which is all it took to destroy my old bod and sleeping patterns. I will chronicle (in condensed form, of course) my gas station experience, but first things first.

I must focus on finding a new second job or giglet to replace the one I left at Roadway (not its actual name), and new second job must provide as regular an income as possible.

Editorial work from publishers is not enough to go around anymore; too many freelancers, too few titles in these Hunger Games times. And publishers, naturally, feed their most recent former in-house peeps first.

I get it.

I do, however, love working with independent authors, and more of them seeking me out on a referral would help with regard to volume, but indie gigs are rare. I never solicit them. Industry colleagues point the writers in my direction. The recommendation works both ways: It speaks to the literateness of the authors’ work. And every client has been interesting, appreciative, smart, and considerate.

As I was saying before I interrupted myself, I need a second form of income. So in deference to the current condition of my meat suit, I’m testing the more sedentary possibilities first.

I’ve just opened an Etsy store. I’m selling high-quality digital-print posters of original artwork designed by me. It might be more accurate to say “art directed by me . . .” I do hold the copyright on the pictures I produce.

I’m starting with one standard-poster size—18” x 24”—printed on either museum-quality paper or less expensive premium-quality paper. I think people worldwide will be able to get a better deal on frames locally, so I’m offering just the unframed posters. Maybe I’ll print on tote bags and other ephemera later.

I’m a little nervous because, you know, I’m old ‘n’ shit, and I’m never sure till after the fact whether I’m doing online creative digital projects correctly. Mathematical calculations and me? NOT perfect together. But I did enhance my files to the highest possible resolutions. (Offering prayers to the guardian angel of online artistry.)

If you know anyone looking for graduation gifts, maybe a poster will do. If anything, really, I’d be grateful if anyone has the time and inclination just to browse. Visitors to the page might kickstart visibility. 🤞🏼

Here’s the linky-dink, and I’ll follow that with a few more pix from the site:

Salmagundi Images on Etsy_Phooey G.

“Curling” © 2024 JD Barbato

“Crystal Mountain” © 2024 JD Barbato

“Make Way” © 2024 JD Barbato

I haven’t even begun to load my portfolio on Etsy yet. Just 10 so far. I hope I’m not the only person who’s amused by my creations.

That’s been known to happen.

Thank you for stopping by, and I hope all is well with everyone!

/hawking of wares