Comments on: 7 Ways to Establish That Your Art Has Value

By: 12 Tips for Pricing Your Art « Art Biz Blog

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:35:09 +0000

[…] Keep a price list. When someone asks you how much something is, you want to be able to tell them quickly and […]

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 04:30:14 +0000

In reply to June.

Absolutely, June. I thought I had worded it so that the photos sounded “posed” and, therefore, approved. I am sorry this wasn’t clear.

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By: June

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 03:21:42 +0000

“Snap photos of buyers” is something artists need to be VERY careful with. As a buyer (my art field is not visual art, but I buy visual art when I can), I was completely turned off by a painter taking photos of me without permission or even any warning. You must get clear permission *before* you take any photo and you must be crystal clear with the person about how you will use their picture. Someone who is casual about this will lose me as a customer permanently.

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By: When Marketing Your Art Feels Unnatural — Art Biz Blog

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 11:00:58 +0000

[…] have to believe that what you have is of value to others, even if the value is pure […]

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By: Lisa Stewart

Fri, 06 May 2011 11:44:02 +0000

Great tips! What I find is that after hours of laboring over my work and feel it’s good enough for the public to see, I have to defend it! As in, I must reassure people that I made it by hand. Oh, how many times have I been told I don’t make my own art. Even gallery owners insist I get my leathergoods made in China. Sheesh!

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By: Christine Moon

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 05:28:05 +0000

Have been going throgh the different commentarties on several things on Esty tonight. I found some interesting things that were very helpful on photography, and posting things. Its was in German, don’t know how I got there but pictures made clear the idea, also one on the shop wondering how to increase interest. Had several truely good comments, thought would be helpful. Also made the I made the mistake lately of thinking that shareing new enterys on web sight with others was ok found this is not so, the individul that pointed out called it spam. Now I know what spam is. Never to old to learn. Like the comments and the TIPS. Thanks everyone!

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By: Sigal Friedlich-Zakai

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 18:59:51 +0000

Clear, short and excellent post. Thx a lot!!!

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By: Linda Stranger

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:24:28 +0000

In reply to Michael Newberry.

Michael,
Artistically, I lean towards the light… it offsets the occasional dark of real life. Maybe that’s why I’m so attracted to shiny things. 😉
Linda 🙂 <— note the smily face, I use it sickeningly often.

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By: Michael Newberry

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 01:58:01 +0000

In reply to Linda Stranger.

Linda,
Light/dark that is the artist way. Truthfully, do you think you forget this topic anytime soon?
Cheers,
Michael

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By: Linda Stranger

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 01:07:47 +0000

In reply to Michael Newberry.

Wow, I already have an inferiority complex, and now I’m disrespectful, waste people’s time and am atrociously ill mannered… lol
I see that you have very strong feelings about this subject, Michael. I just wish you had omitted everything in your comment but, “when talking with someone about your art, and if there is time/space to share, open up! Forget everything except for the love you feel for creating, really go there in a deep and meaningful way; you are artists aren’t you?! That is the little bit of magic that other artists relate to and that collectors want to share.” That is very wise and constructive. The rest is not.

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