Hi,

Ok here is my story!

I am an "artist of whimsy" and illustrator. I was living on the beautiful central coast of California and painting "Housecatures" (whimsical watercolors of people's houses.) Because the central coast is such a wonderful, rich area for outdoor scenes, I also began painting what I call "Trippy Sketches." some of the them are scenes and some of them are interesting people or events. You can see samples at Trippy Sketches.

The travel bug began to bite and I wanted to start traveling across country, paying my way by sketching more scenes. Basically, I wanted to start doing festivals and take my artwork around the country. I love to meet new people, have new adventures, and wanted to see what other "trippy

sketches" were out there.

Of course, I didn't want to travel alone, so I brought my "Mermaidens" with me. "Mermaidens," as I prefer to call them, are a metaphor for women helping women, teaching each other to be independent and strong. To learn to listen to your heart and follow it. A concept that I was truly put on this earth to pursue. With my own artwork, once I discovered the "Mermaidens" and started my series of illustrations and collages called "Mermaidens Don't Cook," my artwork really began to take off in a way that it hadn't before. Even men noticed them and gave me some nice compliments.

"Mermaidens" love to travel so I am always looking for new places to take them and new scenes to put them in. Ever thought about "Mermaidens" in the Desert? Just start thinking outside the box. If you have a suggestion or would like to help my "Mermaidens" travel around the country or the world, give one to a friend! You can order cards or prints here

After all, isn't there a little "Mermaiden" in all of us? Don't you know a "Mermaiden" who could use a lift today?

I update my website with new pictures about every two weeks, if you would like to mark my web address in your favorites that address is www.artbypaulette.com

I am also available for custom orders like portraits or pet pictures, have Paints will travel. Call or e-mail for individual price quotes or licensing information.

You can also sign up to receive the "Perls of Paulette" bi-monthly newsletter, as an e-mail it is free. If you want it snail mail complete with illustrations, it is $25 a year. To sign up visit my website www.artbypaulette.com or call and leave your name and address at (805) 528-7666.

Remember, I also now accept Pay Pal and MasterCard /Visa for all your purchases.

The "Mermaidens" and I would like to Thank You in advance for your support.

Have a great Day!

Paulette Perlman:-}

pperl@juno.com

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These images are love-ingly painted and copyrighted by Paulette Perlman. If you want to order gifts just press the order link.  If you want to use some of these images in a newsletter or publication ...Please contact me pperl@juno.com for prior permission. 

Thanks, Paulette Perlman