TurnIntoArt.com is mentioned twice in published novel:

N. Awakening, The Origin of the Nobill Revolution

Page 117:

At the recognition of the potential between a reality and a goal; the capitalist asks: “How can I make money?” And the moralists asks: “How can I close the gap—whatever the cost?” Both are crucial to move toward the (Nobill) goal, but the former has something to show for it. For example, many artists need a place to show their work and pick up customer requests. Artists need a place to make an offer whereby competition allows the customer to choose one independent artist from many different styles, talents and experiences. As a capitalist, …created turnintoart.com.

Page 148:

Later tonight, Nasha would upload that picture on turnintoart.com. Artists from around the country would bid to turn the picture into an oil painting. Later that year, she would give Mitchell the painting for his birthday.

Both mentions are in footnotes.
But hey, I’ll take the publicity!!!
THANKS! GREAT NOVEL!!!

Thanks to the write up in the Psi U Online Newsletter:

“TurnIntoArt.com is an online meeting place for the gifted artist and art loving customer.

Creator of TurnIntoArt, John Girdwood, Epsilon Nu ‘99 (Michigan State) explains: “Our website provides potential art customers 5-25 offers from American artists within a day or two. Every offer comes from an independent artist and each artist has a detailed profile linked to the offer. Their purpose is to create memorable art for you while they exercise their talents and earn a living through art.”

To see the possibilities, go to turnintoart.com and “Upload” a picture.”

TurnIntoArt Director John Girdwood was the proud Archon (President) of the Psi U Chapter in East Lansing, Michigan in 1997.

TurnIntoArt on twitter is finding a few followers. The recent posts are often informative and related to our artists and their work. Some of the Twitter posts include:

ARTIST: Francisco creates murals for movies made in Detroit. Check into “artistnetwork”

ARTIST: Kirsten Nicole wants to “make a dream available…”

ARTIST-Get to know Glenn (sculptor / painter of portraits and murals since ‘87).

Thinking about creating a 4th of JULY painting? Upload a picture and your idea onto TurnIntoArt.com and see what independent artists bid!

We’ll follow you! FAQs

As Director of TurnIntoArt.com, I am happy to showcase our artists.

TurnIntoArt Artist Matthew Gauvin says, “The three day exhibit with my ‘Graduate Pinball’ illustration in New York is now over… my illustration took second place out of 35 artists. Their website again is www.aftersputnik.com .

I’ve posted some recent artwork on my website (http://www.matthewgauvin.com) under Logos and Icons, Greetings Cards, and Other.

The ‘Sky Seeds Gallery’ exhibit titled ‘Articulate’ will be up until April 23, 2009 and will also be printed into books. So if you weren’t able to make it out to New York to see the painting in person then feel free to mosey on over to the below web address to see the painting displayed online. http://www.skyseedsgallery.com”

Linda Bassford will be at the Rogue River Art show this Saturday at the Methodist Church in Rockford, Michigan.

This week’s Artist on Twitter: Dan Flynn: https://twitter.com/TDFlynn

Check out TurnIntoArt’s mention on uniqueskins’ blog:

“When we first received this story, we felt obligated to post it for the world to see. Because, c’mon, what a beautiful dog! At Unique Skins we have lots of enthusiastic pet owners who design custom skins for their beloved companions.

Thanks to our friends at Turn Into Art for submitting this story. Check out their site for custom artwork for any photos and pictures you submit. Artists bid on your submission, and then create a custom artwork creation for you!

We love hearing these types of stories, so if you have a Unique Skins tale to share send it our way!

-The Unique Skins Team”

It’s a creative way to customize your devices! Thanks UniqueSkins.com! John

See their blog:http://uniqueskins.com/blog

The open art market is now live on turnintoart.com. TurnIntoArt is an online meeting place for the gifted artist and art-loving customer; it creates an idyllic space where art comes in different forms that delight your senses and preserves your memories! Director (of TurnIntoArt) John Girdwood explains, “Our website provides potential art customers 5-25 offers from American artists within a day or two.”

Every offer comes from an independent artist and each artist has a detailed profile. You may become acquainted with the artist by accessing to their resume of work or academic record, a gallery of previous artwork and their unique personal stories. Their purpose is to create memorable art for you while you enable them to exercise their talents and earn a living through art. The representation of a free market made manifest: choose one of the many artists that chose you!

Again Director Girdwood, “Artists are praising the website as ’something they’ve always needed.’ The commissioning party can finally assess many artists with varying price offers specific to their customized request.” To see the possibilities, go to turnintoart.com and “Upload” a picture. The “free without obligation” customer experience is enlivening (takes less than five minutes)! Artists that would like to join TurnIntoArt should contact the staff through the website.