2007-12-05 07:02:33 · 3 answers · asked by constantwonder 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Painting
Hi CW. There was some discussion about a similar question earlier with the exception that the artist wanted to be "discovered". The majority of the responses from professional artists (self included) agreed on a few things. One being that perseverance is the key to a successful career. Another is to get your work in front of as many people as you can - whether it's gallery owners or the neighbors. I've made contacts in the most unlikely of places. Early on I received commissions and made contacts just selling my art on the street. See if there's a local visual arts coalition and network with other artists. Enter shows and competitions. Build a website. If you want to refine your work check out artists colonies at the website listed. Don't worry about whether or not anyone else likes your work. Just keep on doing what you love and as Nancy Tuttle put it "the money will follow".. Good luck!
2007-12-05 10:10:51 · answer #1 · answered by stoopid munkee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever you do , cardinal rule; don't ask the viewer how much they would pay for it, no no no....rather suggest a price that you would be comfortable selling it for and see what there reaction is... be firm and if you feel that you need to reduce the price only come down 10% no more than that.
Now if you don't have a place to show your work to the public and your just breaking into showing your work, take a few photos of your artwork and take them to a local coffee shop or restaurant, then ask to see the manager and ask him/her if you would be able to put a few paintings (your artwork whatever it is) in her/his place of business and offer them 10% of the selling price for doing so.
Also, keep an eye on the local rags for any art/craft shows happening and look into what it would take to show your work at one of them. Test the waters as it were, I have shown my art at a local vegatable store and it was seen by a lot of people, more saw my work their than a lot of artshows I've been in.
Remember, let your art be seen, carry around some photos just in case some asks about seeing your work, you can give them a sample taste and see where it goes from there.
2007-12-05 12:11:08 · answer #2 · answered by John T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not start with the people you say that like it? I never advertised and have work enough.
2007-12-05 08:10:42 · answer #3 · answered by Puppy Zwolle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋