Independent Creator Gifts

"I publish unfettered on the web."

C'mon, it'll be fun! I'll throw on some stars, pop in a few planets, drum up a life form or two, and this place will be hoppin'! The Big Shebang Theory.

"I thought you were making a coffee table?"

The Origami Society...

"This is a hell of a way to start a magazine."

"This connect the dots is taking FOREVER!"

'She knew we'd try to talk her-out of it.'

Congratulations! - You have been nominated for the Turner Prize...

Whatever!

Pub. This is John. He also loves obscure bands until they're popular then hates them. The Druidiots. Luckies. 50 ale.

Self-employed.

The first transatlantic communication.

'This cork idea of yours is great! How do you get it out?'

Stu just wanted to participate in the outdoor art class. . . alone. . . but Bob went ahead and invited himself anyway. . .

"They say she's gone completely Sundance."

Two men creating themselves with a pencil and paintbrush.

'Quick, pen and paper! The muzak has brought poetry bubbling to the surface!'

"It was either create a universe or play solitaire for an eternity."

"What are you doing?! Where are your crayons?!"

Drunk in bar stool.

Artist using a paint roller to make abstract paintings

'You may not realise it, dear. But, Daddy is helping you, by not helping you with your homework.'

An independent vendor at the Royal BC Museum, Fred made very little money.

'Petey is making a graphic novel!'

"Tiffany tells me you were at Sundance."

"I tried being my own boss, but my wife got jealous."

'Are you printing your own book?'

Working from home.

"Mum says she wants to stay in her own home, but failing that, she'll settle for a villa in Spain."

Dear Prince - slayed dragon myself.

"Thanks all the same, but I'm heading west."

"Mom said I could do my own packing, no strings attached, and then asked if I had remembered my floss."

"Steve, trust me, this has nothing to do with you being self-published."

Dilemma of the self-employed; 'But I deserve a raise',,,NO

Hargitay - you're fired!