Comments on: To Trade or Not to Trade (with Another Artist)

By: Alyson Stanfield

Thu, 26 Dec 2013 14:34:44 +0000

Ooooo. This is not good. Next time you’ll wait and do it at thee sam time, right?

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By: Jim Carpenter

Thu, 26 Dec 2013 05:39:48 +0000

I had an artist just swoon over one of my paintings. She wanted to trade. At the time she didn’t have anything I liked but I asked her to do a specific subject for me for a fair trade value. She agreed. I had no reason to doubt her because her work ethic was/is impeccable. I know no one who works in the studio as constantly and consistently or with as much drive as she. So, I gave her my painting. That was 5 years ago. I am still waiting for mine. What a trip!

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Sun, 15 Dec 2013 16:29:52 +0000

In reply to Becky Joy.

Sounds like she made the moment awkward. That’s too bad. But good on you for sticking to your guns.

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By: Becky Joy

Fri, 13 Dec 2013 21:52:38 +0000

I’ve done several trades that I’ve been thrilled with and some I’ve turned down. I now live in a smaller home and I need to be selective, so I only trade for what I really want. Last year I turned down a trade, someone wanted an $8000. painting of mine and I really don’t like her work. I was able to honestly say, I didn’t have the room for large pieces. She persisted and wanted to trade for imitation jewelry. I told her I didn’t wear much jewelry, but I did offer the painting for a great price for her if she really wanted it. She declined. It would have been nice if she had not been so persistent. It felt awkward for me.
I’ve only initiated a couple of trades by saying “if you are ever interested…”
I’ve traded for building materials, 8 bikes, jewelry, laser skin treatment, sculpture and paintings. If it is something you would love to have and everyone feels good about it, it’s great.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Wed, 11 Dec 2013 16:21:49 +0000

In reply to Virginia.

Virginia: Isn’t that interesting?

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Wed, 11 Dec 2013 16:21:26 +0000

In reply to Carolyn Edlund.

I hear ya, Carolyn. I don’t do trades as a general rule – preferring to purchase. My home is full of those warm memories of lovely artists.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Wed, 11 Dec 2013 16:20:25 +0000

In reply to Gerimi Burleigh.

Great idea, Gerimi!

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Wed, 11 Dec 2013 16:19:50 +0000

In reply to kathryn.

I guess it’s important to not to divulge the trade, right? If you tell one artist you have a policy against trades and then trade with someone whose work you really like, word might get out. Better to keep it hush hush.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Wed, 11 Dec 2013 16:18:09 +0000

In reply to cindy michaud.

Cindy: I love your initiative.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Wed, 11 Dec 2013 16:17:16 +0000

In reply to Dee.

🙂

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