I figured out awhile back that anything I make that is unique or new to the folks in the local area has a shelf life of about 1-2 years before other crafty folks have put their spin on it and compete with me at bazaars. In someways this keeps me happy because my crafting ADHD gets full reign and I can keep looking for the next new thing to bring to market. But then it also makes me a little sad when I am creating something that is heartfelt and true art and the version that is similar is much more mass produced and quickly made.
I have not seen it but I have been told that another local crafter is now painting skulls. They are using spray paint and marbling to do their work.
I admit I have also used a marbling overlay to achieve an effect, but the under-painting and ink work is all done with direct inspiration from the piece itself and it takes time.
I have not seen these other skulls, but I would like to.
And usually I am ok with people who enjoy making 300 of the same thing and selling them, after all I would be terribly bored doing that.
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