Right, so that was quick

I got this automated email response from Trunkt.org. I understand it is competitive, but if you are going to give an artist a generic message - well - I just don't really know how I feel about it.

So if you apply, you are either going to get a great email or this:
Thank you for applying to Trunkt.

After careful review of your submitted images and your website, we have decided not to accept your application at this time.

*REVIEW PROCESS*

In addition to the products you submit, we look at the way you present your work on websites, blogs and public forums. Our goal is to get an overall sense of you and of your work.

To the extent we can, we also evaluate the way you conduct yourself in all public forums as we believe this is a good indication of professionalism, something we value highly at Trunkt.

*ARTISTS WISHING TO RE-APPLY*

If you're considering applying again, please understand our criteria:

1) FOCUS: We look for artists who create focused, unique work. Your work should have a distinct style that is all yours.

2) MODERN: Our audience loves modern and contemporary work. Browse the work of Trunkt members to get an idea of our taste.

3) SCALE: We don't accept mass-produced products but we do prefer scale beyond one-of-a-kind work. Artists and Photographers looking to sell individual works or looking to license images are the exception.

4) BRANDING: We look for artists who have a superior sense of marketing aesthetic - excellent photography, packaging and communications.

5) PROFESSIONALISM: We look for artists that are mature in their business dealings. This includes the way they conduct themselves in all public forums.

If you simply resubmit 3 different images, it is unlikely your second application will be accepted since we've probably already seen them.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we cannot provide individual feedback to all applicants. We wish you the best of luck with your business.

Regards,
The Team at Trunkt

Note: This is an automated email box that is not monitored.

So there it is, nothing in particular, nothing specific. However, I think I will apply again in a few months. Maybe I will have better pieces ready. I really thought my art clay pieces would help me here. Maybe a referral from an etsy artist who has already made it (in a different category than jewelry)?

I am still sort of bummed out. :(

Let's excercise the power of prayer...shall we?

Hello there everyone,

I decided to take a big risk, maybe it was early in my jewelry career, but today was a risk taking day I suppose.

Today I applied to be a part of Trunkt. (take a look...click the link) They have a free artists portfolio that is free and you can upgrade once you become a part of it if you choose to upgrade. They have a lot of beautiful artists and focus on one of a kind items and pieces. I thought to myself - maybe this is me - especially with my art clay silver pieces.

On the forums of the etsy.com site I have been reading and participating in the discussions about how people put a lot importance on being a part of this organization. A lot of people have said they receive large wholesale orders because of it. (I would love a huge wholesale order...wink wink) I think it is just important to get your name out there and be proud of what you do. A lot of artists have been rejected and they have really stunning work! I hope I can show them something that they like. You only get to choose three pictures and if they aren't the exact size they sort of morph. That is sort of a bummer.

So what am I asking of you? Send the good vibes towards me and the judges @ Trunkt.org and maybe something good will come out of this ;)

good vibes....good VIBES!