Mechelle Designs

The person in the Ms. Biz spotlight this week is Mechelle.  Please stop by and visit her at Mechelle Designs.

Q: Tell me a little about your business(es) - what you sell, service provided, etc.

Mechelle: I create original pieces of artwork in my online shop.  I am currently creating  a series of whimsical birds. Their cute, quirky, mischievous little birds.

Q: How did you decide on the business name?

Mechelle: I simply used my name in my website shop.  I included the word designs because I have prints, pillows, pendants, note cards and magnets.

Q: When and why did you start your business?

Mechelle: I have been an professional artist for a little over 20 years. I generally exhibited my work in outdoor art festivals, but since having three children I wanted to see if I could sell in an online shop.

Q: What was the hardest part for you?

Mechelle: Marketing my work myself.

Q: What motivates you to keep going?

Mechelle: I have had a passion for creating art since I was a child. I keep trying new avenues, or different techniques to make my work better and better.

Q: Do you have any advice for other women wanting to start their own business?

Mechelle: Network with others starting their own business, pass out business cards where ever you go. Get your name or product out to the public.

Q: Anything else that you would like for us to know about you - “the woman behind the business” - hobbies, interests, etc

Mechelle: I enjoy traveling, going to museums and other quaint little shops with unique handmade goods.

Q: Would you like to offer a discount for the readers?

Mechelle: If you buy one print you get the second print half off.

Thank you, Mechelle, for being this week’s Ms. Biz!

Please stop by and check out Mechelle’s cute art at Mechelle Designs.