Comments on: Are You Ready for a Gallery? A Checklist

By: Alyson Stanfield

Wed, 06 Apr 2016 03:16:42 +0000

Sam: Great question. Why are galleries a dream?

And … can you earn a living from what you’re selling right now on your own?

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By: Sam Ashton

Mon, 04 Apr 2016 17:26:27 +0000

Hi Alyson!
I loved the article and printed it to see where I need to be at this point in my art journey. I do need a little bit more advise though. I create and sell most of everything I make, as soon as I post the painting its sold within a few weeks. I may never have enough pieces to get to a gallery which is disappointing because that’s been my dream since I was 5 and started creating my art. Should I hold pieces off my website, to build a portfolio to send to just a gallery? I think at most I always have 5 or 6 pieces on hand while most are going out the door. Help!

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By: Enrique Zaldivar

Fri, 15 Jan 2016 15:23:20 +0000

Very interesting. A greeting

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By: Melinda

Wed, 13 Jan 2016 17:34:26 +0000

In reply to Alyson Stanfield.

“Body of Work” to me means…you are not wandering…you are working in some form of series…and within that…it may be medium, style, voice ( which we here little about).

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Mon, 11 Jan 2016 15:06:11 +0000

In reply to Bill Jacka.

PS: I just checked it out and I think your work is fabulous! I pinned it for a possible feature on this blog in the future. 🙂

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Mon, 11 Jan 2016 15:04:19 +0000

In reply to Bill Jacka.

Bill: It might be helpful for you to pay for a critique by a pro artist in your area. Sometimes there are “crit groups” available, but there might be an artist who could get straight to the point.

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By: Bill Jacka

Mon, 11 Jan 2016 14:52:33 +0000

Really enjoyed your article, and am in the process of much of which you have written about. My work has always been based on my love of animals and wildlife, more often than no, it is hard sometimes it seems to get brutally honest interactions from other artists or galleries. I find these opinions much more helpful than the typical “that’s nice or beautiful” responses. I am a self taught artist and have been and artist for many years but sometimes I feel I may be headed in the wrong direction, confused.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Sun, 10 Jan 2016 18:24:52 +0000

In reply to Tammy Gilkey.

Tammy: I’m so happy you found this. I think it’s confusing because there is no single path that works for everyone. Stay tuned because I have many resources that might help you.

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By: Tammy Gilkey

Sun, 10 Jan 2016 17:01:08 +0000

Thank you for your article, it was very helpful. I am just beginning this journey as an artist and have found the whole process somewhat confusing. I started school much later in life and have just begun as a painter in the last few years. I have sold many of my pieces but honestly feel a little behind in the game as far as knowing what galleries are looking for. I’m thinking your advice for being more involved in gallery openings is the most useful step right now.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Sat, 09 Jan 2016 16:56:17 +0000

In reply to Alice Sheridan.

Alice: I’m glad you found this helpful. It sounds like you are realistic about your progress and the process required.

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