Ashley Cecil Blogging as a Hobby and Profession
Ashley Cecil Blogging as a Hobby and Profession Ask any A-List blogger in the world for some tips on blogging and the first thing theyll say is "Write on topics that you are passionate about, topics on which can continue writing for years without getting bored.." Meet Ashley Cecil - she is a talented painter at heart and as you would have guessed it, her blog - the Painting Activist - is all about her paintings. Unlike most creative artists who spend big dollars for showcasing their portfolio online, Ashley has taken a very different approach - she has put her paintings on a simple WordPress blog and interestingly, thats also her business website. Blog readers (or prospective customers) can see her paintings, read details like what inspired that painting, what idea does the canvas convey and in some cases, Ashley adds a time-lapse video of the painting. If someone likes to purchase a print, theres an easy link to PayPal with every painting. Blog comments make it easy for...