Children's books and greeting cards

© copyright Alicia Padrón

When I was pregnant with my first kid I had a burst of creative energy. Maybe it was due to the fact that I was lying around most of the day with swollen ankles and lot of free time in my hands.

I remember thinking out this whole line of greeting cards. Sweet Dreams was it's name. I even tried to send samples out but nothing really ever happened from there. I have to say that my art wasn't what it is today. Basically it sucked. Honestly, I cringe ever time I bump into any of my old drawings, painting or sketches!

But it also makes me happy to realize how much I have grown and moved forward. The only way to get where I am today was to go through what I did. So no regrets there. I also know I still have yet lots to learn.

Every time I create a little spot of art like this one I can't help to remember the greeting card market and that there is still a part of me that would like to try it out.

I like the idea of making fresh illustrations just designed for a card. Send a message of love, friendship or just because. After working on books that take months to do, the idea of working on short projects sounds refreshing.

So I might try it out. I know myself and that little voice inside me will never shut up unless I do.

How about you? Do any of you work for that market too? Any pointers, pros/cons, want to share your experience? I'd love to know. :o)