Jill McAllister of Jill’s Original Artwork

August 22, 2005 · Print This Article


Name: Jill McAllister

Tell us a little about yourself:
I’m a wahm full time artist. married to my best friend for 12 years and
counting we have 3 kids 2 boys ages 8,5 and a baby girl 1 year old We have
english mastiff and a quaker parrot. We live in Florida. I started painting when
I was 13 and started selling my artwork when I was 14

What is your business name and web address:
Jill’s Original Artwork
http://www.jillsartwork.com

What inspired you to become a work at home mom:
I always wanted to be a sahm and my business just kind of started on it’s own
and I’m just kind of along for the ride


Tell us a little about your business:

I hand paint one of a kind gift items, home decor, commissioned artwork etc.

Is there any advice that you would like to share with other women
that are interested in working from home:
It is SOOOO worth it. It’s a lot of work but don’t give up and don’t ever
let anyone tell you that you can’t do it.

What has been the most effective advertising method for you:
Word of mouth and happy customers

Can you share with us one negative business experience that you learned from:

To make sure customers know all the details because they never read everything
before buying.


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