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Hi, I am an artist in the Comox Valley. My preferred medium is acrylic on canvas but am exploring silk painting in 2018. I welcome you to visit my studio at Art Alchemy, 362C 10th St. In Courtenay.
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We are 8 artists, in Courtenay, BC. who create and show our work. We are open for viewing whenever artists are in the studio, which is most days o...
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I listen to Marie Forleo who is an entrepreneurial coach. She recently interviewed an author who, besides having several published novels to his name, has written books on the characteristics of professional “creatives”. His name is Steven Pressfield and the interview wi5h Marie Forleo was...
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I listen to Marie Forleo who is an entrepreneurial coach. She recently interviewed an author who, besides having several published novels to his name, has written books on the characteristics of professional “creatives”. His name is Steven Pressfield and the interview wi5h Marie Forleo was fabulous.
I have purchased paintings with the hope that they may appreciate in value. I price my paintings with appreciation in mind and specifically keep the pricing consistent to insure that collectors “investment” is protected. The possibility that my work may benefit collectors, as an investment, is...
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I have purchased paintings with the hope that they may appreciate in value. I price my paintings with appreciation in mind and specifically keep the pricing consistent to insure that collectors “investment” is protected. The possibility that my work may benefit collectors, as an investment, is not totally within my control but I appreciate that I have a responsibility to price the work consistently.
I’m curious about that too.
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I’m curious about that too.
Hi, I belong to three group pages and find them helpful for communicating with other group members and for getting advice about products, shows, galleries and so on. My general view of social media is, that although I see the value, it is almost like another full time job to be active in it. I...
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Hi, I belong to three group pages and find them helpful for communicating with other group members and for getting advice about products, shows, galleries and so on. My general view of social media is, that although I see the value, it is almost like another full time job to be active in it. I think there is a learning curve related to using the social media scene to ones advantage. I’m not sure if I’ve mastered it yet.
I love Christina’s answer. The art world is a little bit different. I would probably give cards or a print to someone who purchased more than one of my paintings or who sent people my way, if the individuals bought a piece of my work. I do give a price adjustment when one buys several pieces in...
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I love Christina’s answer. The art world is a little bit different. I would probably give cards or a print to someone who purchased more than one of my paintings or who sent people my way, if the individuals bought a piece of my work. I do give a price adjustment when one buys several pieces in a series. I think it depends on the frequency in which it occurs, whether or not I would consider a commission on a sale.
Since I tend to think it is the relationship that sells art, I would go to events where the artist is present.
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Since I tend to think it is the relationship that sells art, I would go to events where the artist is present.
I like the way you have used the composition, in the first one.
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I like the way you have used the composition, in the first one.
Hi, I have not heard of it. The nature of my work is such that I tend to create my own opportunities to feature my work.
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Hi, I have not heard of it. The nature of my work is such that I tend to create my own opportunities to feature my work.
Regarding the process of “Closing the deal”. I cannot say that I have a tried & true way of doing that. I believe that selling art is very much a matter of developing relationships. It is also a matter of continued interaction and can, on average, require 9 contacts with interested collectors...
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Regarding the process of “Closing the deal”. I cannot say that I have a tried & true way of doing that. I believe that selling art is very much a matter of developing relationships. It is also a matter of continued interaction and can, on average, require 9 contacts with interested collectors before they make a decision to buy. The key is to always think in terms of “What I can do for you” not “What you can do for me”
