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Brenda Priest
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- Holly Springs
- United States
- 919-630-7650
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Banner of Lambeau Stadium
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brenda Priest Sep 12, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
A Greeting Card Rack to borrow
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- About my Business:
- I am a pen & ink Artist that works from photographs to create illustrations of homes and buildings. My commissioned work is completely hand drawn. Each individual line is crafted in a manor to represent form and texture. Light and shadow is also a series of lines. This unique way of sketching brings life to the structure and the landscape around it. Each detail is added as an important element of the overall composition.
This is real drawing, not clip art. These sketches can then be matted & framed or printed into Note cards for correspondence with family or business associates.
- About Me:
- My degree is in Interior Design but never liked decorating. I preferred architecture. I learned the 'art' of pen & ink drawing in college. This helped me find work in Architectural offices for many years. I have worked selling blinds and window treatments, a waitress and spent 2 years with American Airlines, as an NYC based flight attendant.
I moved to from Connecticut in 1990 and met my husband in Raleigh, working for a civil engineer. We married and had children. I worked for 7 years doing free-lance illustration for the Parade of Homes. My business grew out of my need a creative outlet and the ability to still be the "Mom". I am Mother of 2 beautiful girls 13 & 9. My studio is at my home. My Husband is currently a ColdFusion programmer (so glad for that, I have 24 hour tech. support!)
I love to spend time with her Parents and Sister, who live in Cary. PTA and elementary school related activities once dominated my volunteer time but now it is on an as-needed basis. Occasionally I actually do sit down, to work a crossword puzzle or read. I am an beginning walker/runner, with several 5K completed. I have 2 kids, 2 dog rescues, 2 cat rescues & 2 gerbils! (I like the balance of having pairs.)
- My Ideal Referral is:
- • Real Estate/Brokers – a great closing gift.
• Builders/Developers/Architects – marketing materials for your homes.
• Thoughtful Children – are your Parents hard to buy for? Give a sketch of the home you grew up in or one they grew up in
• Business professionals – a drawing of your store-front business is ideal as a correspondence card or thank you note.
• Getting Married – an illustration of the church or facility you were married in is a timeless gift.
• A Historical Society – if your organization is interested in raising money, I can illustrate your Town's Historic Homes & Buildings to create notecards to sell.
• Holiday Cards senders - I can draw you home or front porch for a unique Holiday card, even add a 'pop of color' on the bows.
• Recently moved - we can create change of address cards of your new home to share with family & friends.
• Monumental Birthday Gifts - Is Uncle Sal celebrating his big 80 this year? Give him a sketch of his childhood home. It will be the hit of the party.
- My Ideal Referral Partner is:
- Real Estate Agents, Home Builders/Developers, Attorneys who do home closings. Regular folks who need something unique.
- Who referred you to inSide919?
- Pam Andes from United Pest Management
- Website:
- http://www.yourdoorandmore.com
- Blog Address:
- http://www.yourdoorandmore.com/category/blog/
- Linkedin Address:
- http://www.linkedin.com/in/yourdoorandmore/
- Facebook Business Page:
- http://www.facebook.com/YourDoor
- Your Twitter Page:
- http://twitter.com/BrendaYourDoor
- 919 Phone number (only add if you are okay with people calling you)
- 919-630-7650
Brenda Priest's Article
Changes on Inside919
Posted on June 29, 2012 at 10:35am 3 Comments 0 Likes
Question: Ever Draw Vehicles?
Posted on June 15, 2012 at 9:17pm 3 Comments 1 Like
Churchill Downs - Home of the Kentucky Derby
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 9:07am 3 Comments 0 Likes
Question: Have you ever drawn animals?
Posted on January 15, 2012 at 1:16pm 6 Comments 0 Likes
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Brenda Priest left a comment for Jeff Wiblitzhouser - Green Bldr!" AMAZING Green Builder - more amazing person!"
Brenda Priest commented on Gaynor Fries, 919 Director's event Kick Off 2013 with Inside919!"been a long time since I have attended an Inside919 event! This is perfect timing for the start of 2013! See you then!"
Brenda Priest is attending Gaynor Fries, 919 Director's event
Kick Off 2013 with Inside919! at Rally Point
January 4, 2013 from 5:30pm to 8pm
Please come and join us as we kick off a great year for small business in the 919!To show our appreciation to all on the Inside919 network, appetizers and a glass of champagne on us - cash bar available.As always, we hope you'll find this event useful to cement a business relationship or start a new one. We welcome you and thank you for being part of this active, dynamic group of business professionals.Here's to a prosperous and successful 2013!Pat, Gaynor & StaceySee More
Brenda Priest posted a status"Computer Generated Home sketches, yuck! http://yourdoorandmore.com/?p=2778"
Brenda Priest commented on Pat Howlett's group Business Networking in Holly Springs, NC"Scott Kaiser is a GREAT representative of the Holly Springs area!"
Brenda Priest's blog post was featuredChanges on Inside919
CHANGES IS GOOD! David Bowie has, Facebook and Google constantly changing, are you?I recently looked at my ‘About Brenda’ page of my website and it seemed out of date. I took a few minutes to update with current events, add a few new tweaks, access my searchable key words and give a general new feel. This overall re-fresh does not…See More
Pat Howlett commented on Brenda Priest's blog post Changes on Inside919"Good Change is really good :]"
Debby Bruck Homeopath commented on Brenda Priest's blog post Changes on Inside919"Updating our pages is most important to keep everyone informed of the services we provide and show growth in our field of expertise. Good reminder to all. Blessings, Debby"
Martin Brossman commented on Brenda Priest's blog post Changes on Inside919"I have seen enough results on Google to be active here for that alone but the big payoff is meeting so many other businesses just like you. We are the backbone of America!"
Brenda Priest liked Ken Smith, Goldens Realty's blog post How A Raleigh Short Sale Works With Bank of AmericaArticles by Brenda PriestChanges on Inside919
CHANGES IS GOOD! David Bowie has, Facebook and Google constantly changing, are you?I recently looked at my ‘About Brenda’ page of my website and it seemed out of date. I took a few minutes to update with current events, add a few new tweaks, access my searchable key words and give a general new feel. This overall re-fresh does not…See More
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Team Nimbus @ Night - A Business After Hours Event at Crabtree Tavern
May 28, 2013 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm
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I'm glad you found us.
Take the time to look at the Member Guidelines…"
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Hey Brenda, want to take a minute and personally Thank you! for being Inside919, I wish you and yours Happy Holidays, a Very Merry Christmas and the Most Successful 2013 possible.
I promise to increase my efforts around here to increase your visibility, reputation and business connections. Let me know whenever I can be of help.
Hey Brenda, wanted to publicly share how great it was to be able to work with you.
There are soo many lessons the traditional small business people can learn from a "Business" Artist - love how you operated your business.:)
Happy Birthday Brenda!
Happy Birthday Brenda, hope you're able to do something you enjoy today and that the family is well.
Hi Brenda, my mother received the beautiful drawing you did of her home, and she absolutely loved it. My mother and stepfather built that house themselves, and now that my stepfather has passed she'll be selling the home soon, having that drawing of the home will be a cherished possession.
Thank you so much!!
Hey Brenda, Now that the all the celebrating is behind us, how's your month looking for a one on one? Bob
Hi Brenda! I am very excited you will be drawing my mother's home so I can give it to her as a gift. She will LOVE it.
Hey Brenda, wanted to Personally invite you to not only "Like" the ComeOnInside Facebook Page but also post a link to "YOUR" Facebook Business Page or Website/Blog - I hope to continue to bring more visibility to Insiders by extending our reach.
Linkedin Group and a National Directory are coming soon. :)
Hope it helps
I'd love to do a one on one but am already booked on both sides with appointments. I may even be a little late for the lunch for that matter.
However, if you would like to meet Friday, or another time next week, let me know. My home office is near Crossroads, about a mile from the BNC, and my other office is in N Raleigh at the intersection of Lynn Rd and Six Forks.
Let me know what works for you, and thanks for reaching out.
Bob
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