I capture the essence of your special place in nature, through an original painting that honors that place and your connection to it.
#sytycn2016
Niching Contest Participant Comments:
9.5 – I love this (in part because of my own connection to nature.) It’s extremely clear what you offer (and beautifully written and presented.) My only question is “to whom?” I can see why you might be hesitant to narrow it down too much, but for the purposes of this exercise, that’s the only thing I’m missing. There’s also oodles of evidence that even looking at images of nature (ok, photos, but your paintings appear to be evocative in the same way) has myriad benefits, including reduced stress and increased creativity. . .
10 – The juxtaposition of photo and painting does it for me. Plus the words, as others have said. Agree that this is a case where the “who” is implied.
8 – I agree with previous comments. I also agree regarding the who/why. Maybe some work on why this is something you feel is important to do might help the who to emerge. As Tad says, don’t market yourself, market your message – because it may be lost to a housing estate? Because you can be reminded of what matters when you go away? Because it’s part of a spiritual journey of values and treasure?
I’m partial, but I actually think this statement inherently captures the who because you pretty much have to be an art and nature lover in order to get this. Yay!
Love this and agree with Tad that it’s crystal clear.
10 – I understand what you do from the caption and the photo to painting comparison. Plus your work is astonishingly superb!!!
10 – Your niche and your painting is a # 10 niche in my living room and in my heart
10 – Super clear. The visuals make this a home run. The grammar freak in me would use a dash instead of comma.
10 – The images speak for themselves, beautiful!
10 – As always Jill speaks with great clarity and purpose!
9 – I feel quite clear on what you do and how and why.
10 – I love it and it’s clear.
9 – Very clear what you do. Painting of images and bringing positive feelings is great.
10 – This is so clear and also really lovely.
10 – Original and valuable – you have great support from your coach too, good on you. Has to be a 10
I think you nailed it Jill!!!
10 – I think this captures Jill’s unique artistic talent perfectly.
10 – Original and valuable – you have great support from your coach too, good on you. Has to be a 10
I love it, too, but don’t know who it’s for!
9 – I love this! I would shift your text around so “to it” isn’t on the last line, next to text of a different size, but that’s my designer perspective. I get what you do, how you do it, why you do it. I’m not sure who. Awesome idea!!!
10 – I want one!
10 – Wow. I love this!
10 – Definitely. Beautiful. So clear.
10 – All clear! Makes ready to hire you to capture my special place in nature!
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10 – It’s very clear what you do. I’m actually not sure if I would know anybody who ever told me that they have a special place in nature. The part that speaks to me very much is “honouring.” If you would have to choose, would you honor me, my special place in nature, or my connection with nature? (I would prefer the last one) So, maybe you can test run if you just switch it around, see if it gets better results: I honour your special connection with nature by an original painting.
10 – Super clear and inviting!
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9 – Love how you’ve included the two images to illustrate what you do.
10 – Concise and to the point. Great job. You nailed it.
Jill Mahanna’s Reflections:
Shout out to [Julie Wolk], my business coach. I have been working with Julie and she has helped me immensely with this statement. Julie, you rock! Thank you.
The Revised Niche:
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