{"id":9225,"date":"2020-06-26T08:01:06","date_gmt":"2020-06-26T12:01:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/?p=9225"},"modified":"2024-09-11T11:35:43","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T15:35:43","slug":"bright-and-colorful-online-art-prints-with-featured-artist-colleen-williamson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/bright-and-colorful-online-art-prints-with-featured-artist-colleen-williamson\/","title":{"rendered":"Bright and Colorful Online Art Prints"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 id=\"with-featured-artist-colleen-williamson\">With Featured Artist Colleen Williamson<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here at Frame It Easy, we are all about designing custom picture frames that fit everyone\u2019s unique style. As important as we believe the frame is, we also believe what\u2019s inside is even <em>more<\/em> important. We are excited to share with you the story and work of an artist and entrepreneur whose bright, versatile, and affordable prints, in her own words, \u201cinspire you on your own journey in creating a space that makes you smile.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/1.jpeg\" alt=\"Gallery wall of art \" class=\"wp-image-9227\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/1.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/1-700x700.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/1-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/1-100x100.jpeg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After giving birth to her daughter, <strong>Colleen Williamson<\/strong> didn\u2019t want to continue working in a job where she had to spend 40 or more hours a week away from her family. So in 2014, the former marketing executive decided the time was right to pursue her artistic aspirations and created the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kiscoprintshop.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kisco Print Shop<\/a>. The name is a nod to the town of Mt. Kisco where her mother grew up. Colleen herself has fond memories of spending time with family and friends there, so she knew she had to name her art company after the place that meant so much to her.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1275\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/5.jpeg\" alt=\"Colorful art in Hot Pink frame \" class=\"wp-image-9231\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/5.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/5-700x697.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/5-768x765.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Having no \u201cformal\u201d art training, Colleen is a self-taught artist who has forged her own path \u201ccombining colors, patterns, and shapes to create unique pieces of art.\u201d&nbsp; With Collections entitled <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kiscoprintshop.com\/shop?Collection=Typography%20Collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Typography<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kiscoprintshop.com\/shop?Collection=Go%20Brightly%20Collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Go Brightly,<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kiscoprintshop.com\/shop?Collection=Black%20%26%20White%20Collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Black &amp; White<\/a> (to name a few) one look at Colleen\u2019s art and you see her aesthetic of <strong>clean and bright <\/strong>on full display. Architecture, textiles, and nature are her inspirations, but she also creates pieces that she wants to see hanging in her own home. We think you will too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/2.jpeg\" alt=\"large frames\" class=\"wp-image-9228\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/2.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/2-700x700.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/2-768x768.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>That doesn\u2019t mean the road has been easy. Colleen\u2019s journey included a lot of hard work along the way as well as some \u201coverwhelming\u201d and \u201cfrustrating\u201d detours, but she believes that \u201cwith determination and drive, your vision can become your reality.\u201d And her hard work has paid off. She has been honored by having her work featured online, in publications, and even on talk shows. Although having your work recognized \u201cnever gets old,\u201d&nbsp; the first time one of her prints, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.minted.com\/product\/art\/MIN-C6D-GNA\/path-of-life?art_group=art_print&amp;border=full_bleed&amp;frame=white&amp;epik=dj0yJnU9M0I0TnhpTEdYVzQ5elR6M1dBTjRPWXR4OTRGdVd2YUUmcD0wJm49XzlQTVk3eTlxdG1wV0U5MTNadk9kZyZ0PUFBQUFBR1l3OXZN&amp;color=A&amp;shape=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Path of Life<\/a>,\u201d was featured in an interior design project is still the most memorable. Colleen was \u201cbeyond excited.\u201d While \u201cPath of Life\u201d, is out of stock on Kisco, you can still purchase it on <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.minted.com\/product\/art\/MIN-C6A-GNA\/path-of-life?color=A&amp;shape=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Minted<\/a> or perhaps you can take the \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kiscoprintshop.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Road Less Traveled<\/a>.\u201d Check them both out on her site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How &amp; Why To Add Framing To Your Art Business\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kxevKdYQ6Ok?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Once you&#8217;ve decided to start your own art business, how can you set yourself up for the best chance at success? Add framing to your art business for additional revenue!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A unique feature in Colleen\u2019s art is that you can choose from different art sizes when purchasing her prints. Most are available in sizes 8 x 10 to 30 x 40, so there is sure to be a size that fits your needs. She also designs patterns that are just as colorful and cheerful as her prints. These patterns are available for licensing and can be used for a variety of surface design needs, including wallpaper, fabric, gift wrap, and cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/3.jpeg\" alt=\"colorful art \" class=\"wp-image-9229\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/3.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/3-700x573.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/3-768x629.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After creating affordable and versatile art for Kisco, Colleen says,\u00a0 \u201cWhile that business was growing, stacks of my original paintings and photography just kept getting bigger!\u201d\u00a0 That\u2019s when she decided to open <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theunionart.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Union<\/a> where she digitized some of her artwork and made them into $12 downloads. \u201cBy offering printables, customers could now print and frame art within their own budget!\u201d Available in sizes 4 x 5 to 24 x 30, she retires each print after 150 are sold. And when you purchase one of these you will receive it almost immediately. Talk about instant gratification!\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/4.jpeg\" alt=\"black and white photo \" class=\"wp-image-9230\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/4.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/4-700x875.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/4-768x960.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope you will enjoy browsing through the collections on both Kisco Print Shop and The Union. As Colleen has said, \u201cI believe with both companies I am able to cater to everyone in terms of art needs and budget.\u201d That\u2019s what we call the best of both worlds! And as always, we would love to help you with any framing needs you may have.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Colleen Williamson is a mom, entrepreneur, and artist with bright, versatile prints that inspire people all around the world to create a space in their home that will always make them smile. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":9227,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[362],"tags":[3895,3903],"class_list":["post-9225","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-inspiration","tag-interior-design","tag-resources"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9225","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9225"}],"version-history":[{"count":18,"href":"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9225\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":27027,"href":"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9225\/revisions\/27027"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9227"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9225"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9225"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9225"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}