Rosemary Fanti
Live Wedding & Event Illustrator





After admiring her work, I recently connected with Rosemary through social media.
I was very impressed by her amazing talent and dynamic personality.

I am always inspired by Entrepreneurs and I thought you would enjoy this interview with her:

What inspires you?
I would have to say that my love of fashion and beauty inspires me to create illustrations of fabulous people. I always strive to capture their spirit with an impressionistic, fashion twist.

What inspires you to illustrate every day?
I create illustrations of people and weddings, both from photography references and, what I am most known for, illustrating LIVE at a wedding or event. Capturing the moments much like a court room artist. But with a fashion twist.

Tell us about your background
A graduate of The Fashion Institute of Technology, NYC, in fashion design, and a passion for illustrating people.  My goal, as with all my work, is to make my subjects even more fabulous. Illustrating LIVE and quickly, I create impressionistic illustrations with a fashion twist. I create illustrations that will make every subject "look good on paper"-forever!
When I illustrate LIVE at weddings, I will create 10-12 illustrations within 3 hours, of key moments and guests. The illustrations are given to the bride before I depart, having "story-boarded" the event. The bride has the original art, ready to be framed, to commemorate her special day.

How do you feel about being an Entreprenuer?
"Do something you love, and you'll never work another day in your life!" 

How do you promote your Custom Illustration Service?
My custom illustration service relies heavily on referrals. Potential clients need to SEE samples of my work. Facebook is ideal for helping to build my base with a steady network of "Like's" and "Friends", being able to SEE my illustrations instantly, and then "Share" with others, etc.
I use Facebook to post my recent work, where I am illustrating LIVE next, all so friends can visit events where they can see my illustration in action. Friends love when I create a fashion sketch of them and then post it. I think everyone feels a little famous when they are illustrated to look like a fabulous fashion model.
In addition to individual commissions and illustrating live at weddings, I attend many high-profile charitable events in the Chicago area. I help to raise funds by illustrating patrons LIVE at the event and offering them for sale. Using Facebook helps keep me connected with many groups, organizations,and charities. It offers me great visibility for fund-raising opportunities.

What advice do you have for aspiring Entreprenuers?
My advice is to know your brand and who you want to see purchasing your product or service. Target that group heavily and often, daily if possible, using social networking, like Twitter. Get your product out and in front to as many of these target customers and clients as possible. Always give your prospect a reason to look at your product or service and always offer something of value when you post something.
Believe in yourself and your product-do not go off your path.

Visit Rosemary online at RosemaryFanti.com to learn more about her and her Illustrations.

She will be at Kai Koto
104 W. Oak St. Chicago, IL
 Friday May 6, 2011 from 5pm-8pm
Spring Fling Shopping Soiree

Thank you for reading!
All the best,
Sarah
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