Hello and welcome to my website! I am so glad you found my work, and thank you for being here. :) I am also the artist/owner of Blueberry Road Cards + Gifts (retail and wholesale).
I’ve always loved to create and make art. I consider myself a self-taught artist, although I minored in art in college. I also attended the ‘women’s art institute’, a unique immerson into artmaking with other women artists in 2018. I worked for many years as an occupational therapist where I enjoyed integrating art into my practice with kids and adults.
In this season of my life, I am sinking deep into art making. I am having so much fun and I hope that comes across in my work
One of my very favorite ways to sell my art is on greeting cards! I love that when someone buys a card, they are in a state of kindness and gratitude - and want to express care to another human being. I feel like a little fly on the wall as my card/art is given from one person to another.
I am fortunate to have sold my cards and products in hundreds of retail stores across the u.s and a few other countries too (hello canada!). In fact, my products have been sold in 45 out of the 50 states. If you know any great stores in arkansas, delaware, kansas, nevada, or oklahoma , please let me know! here is a list of some of the retail locations that have carried my cards. :) list of retailers
Blueberry Road Cards + Gifts has added several “Featured Artists” to our wholesale and retail line. This is an exciting development that builds community around Blueberry Road, celebrates independent women artists, and offers more variety to our customers! These featured Artists have been highlighted on the blog. Their art can be viewed and purchased on the shop page. If you are a store owner, and would like more info on purchasing through our wholesale marketplace, click on the wholesale tab for more information.
In addition to my wholesale card business, I love to make art in so many ways and for so many reasons! I have tons of sketchbooks and art journals. This is a great way to be curious, explore ideas and art materials, and develop visual skill and, oh, it is fun. :) I am interested in creating pieces for gallery and art shows too. I tend to use mixed media including, paint, pencil, and collage, and also love working with found objects.
Recently, I have been creating work for licensing on products. How fun to decorate the world with art! Reach out here, if you have a need for such things!!
Wishing you all the best, Brenda Olson
(meet my family :) )
