The explosion of social networking across the world has helped me meet so many interesting people— especially via my blog, Twitter and Etsy sites— and I absolutely love making new contacts. But, I have to confess: I have a very poor memory for names/faces/logos. I admit I get confused at times if someone uses different pictures on their Facebook, Twitter, or profile pics when leaving comments. Some use pictures of themselves in one place, and a logo in another… Nothing wrong with that! The internet is ALL about image management, and having contacts quickly associate an image with your content. But for the memory challenged among us, it’s tough. So, since I am “Jannypie” in every place online, or a version of that, I decided to have just one picture across the board!

These pictures are courtesy Erin Johnson Photography, who took a break from child portraits to snap these for me, and patiently get exactly the quality of light I was hoping for. And then made them look soft and grungy just for me!

This is the one I’ve picked to use for my profiles, so anywhere you see it, you know you are getting Jannypie!

The explosion of social networking across the world has helped me meet so many interesting people— especially via my blog, Twitter and Etsy sites— and I absolutely love making new contacts. But, I have to confess: I have a very poor memory for names/faces/logos. I admit I get confused at times if someone uses different pictures on their Facebook, Twitter, or profile pics when leaving comments. Some use pictures of themselves in one place, and a logo in another… Nothing wrong with that! The internet is ALL about image management, and having contacts quickly associate an image with your content. But for the memory challenged among us, it’s tough. So, since I am “Jannypie” in every place online, or a version of that, I decided to have just one picture across the board!

These pictures are courtesy Erin Johnson Photography, who took a break from child portraits to snap these for me, and patiently get exactly the quality of light I was hoping for. And then made them look soft and grungy just for me!

This is the one I’ve picked to use for my profiles, so anywhere you see it, you know you are getting Jannypie!

A year ago, one of the truly genuine people I’ve ever met gave me a book of inspirations, about moving beyond the past, believing in yourself, and creating a new future. It is called It’s Never Too Late… by Patrick Lindsay.

Coming in 2010, you all will be invited to see the result of a year of making these inspirations part of my world view.

Leading up to the new year, I am going to share some of my favorite quotes from this book as digital art creations. Feel free to print them or save them however you wish.

I will not be joining any art shows, nor adding new items to my shop, until the new year. Many changes will be unveiled, and I will need your support to help me make them successful. Until then, I am giving 10% off to all my blog readers on anything in my Etsy store – just mention “It’s never too late” in your notes to seller, and you will be refunded the difference.

Thank you for being a part of my inspiration. If we believe, things can change. Change is coming…