Design Spotlight: Dreaming Mind Cards

Today we’re focusing our Design Spotlight on Heather at Dreaming Mind Cards – thanks for giving us some insight into your fabulous creations!

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I am a self taught Canadian photographer, graphic designer, and artist and like most artists here, I have always looked for ways to do what I love for a living. Thanks to GCU and the confidence setting up shop here has given me, I can now say that is true.

I started on GCU at the end of May 2009 and growing my shop here, and now in other markets, has been one of the most rewarding professional experiences of my life. Dreaming Mind Cards is now a family enterprise as my wonderful and talented spouse was able to join me in our work last year which has been such a great experience and really is the motivation to grow and develop the shop, spending time doing what you love with those you love the most. The community here is second to none in terms of allowing artists to learn and grow and discover new possibilities for their art to become more than just a much loved hobby.

My favorite card and one of my most popular as well would have to be this mother’s birthday card. It is a mix of my own photography and graphic design and represents my style well. I designed this card for my mom originally and decided after she liked it so much to add it to my store and I’m glad I did because it seems others have enjoyed it as well. This card is very special to me because my mom is not only my biggest fan but she’s my hero and inspiration in life and there is no way I would have the confidence to succeed as an artist without her.

Thank you for the opportunity to share a bit of my story and thank you to all the many artist here who are an endless source of knowledge and inspiration.