Comments on: Gift Ideas for Your Special Art Patrons

By: Kelley Hampel

Sun, 29 Dec 2013 12:40:11 +0000

My follow up to a sale is not really a gift, per se but but if the client lives close enough, I offer to deliver the painting personally and hang it for them. My work is often large and under glass, so some people are intimidated by the break-ability of it. It’s funny but when all is done, I am often invited to stay for a drink, or a meal and a few weeks later invited back so they can tell me all about the reaction of friends and family to the new work on their wall.
At my studio, I also teach and there is an endless flow of tea (or other beverages) and homemade goodies. I always put out bits for my classes but I find that clients pop in to see what I’m working on and have a nibble. They often go away with a new piece of art or a commission, too.

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By: Arthur Comings

Mon, 16 Dec 2013 18:09:54 +0000

I like the idea of something with an image on it — and my website URL.

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By: Arthur Comings

Mon, 16 Dec 2013 18:09:05 +0000

In reply to Jim Carpenter.

I’ve been thinking about mugs with an image of mine on them, which you can get made up for $6.99. But then there’s boxes for them, and special mailing. What do people think about tote bags? Same price (at VistaPrint) but much easier to mail, in an envelope. Too corny? People have enough of them already? But they’re cotton . . .

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By: Is a Discount Really a Gift? « Art Biz Blog

Mon, 16 Dec 2013 15:11:45 +0000

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By: Sikiu

Sun, 15 Dec 2013 17:22:11 +0000

In reply to Linda Rosso.

I love that idea too! Now I want to be your customer 🙂

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By: Sikiu

Sun, 15 Dec 2013 17:20:15 +0000

Yes Alyson, I posted about them on my FB page, there is the link
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151692411561846&set=a.68503436845.88724.28390101845&type=1

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Sun, 15 Dec 2013 16:28:40 +0000

In reply to Julie Havel.

Julie: Sounds like a nice touch. I wonder what they do with those packets.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Sun, 15 Dec 2013 16:27:09 +0000

In reply to Diane Wallace.

It’s important to enjoy it, isn’t it, Diane? Especially because of the spirit of gift-giving.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Sun, 15 Dec 2013 16:26:28 +0000

In reply to Sikiu.

Sikiu: Thanks for that share of IRBITS. Your business cards sound way cool. Do you have a pic of them anywhere online?

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Sun, 15 Dec 2013 16:25:43 +0000

In reply to Neil Corman.

Thanks for the recommendation, Neil.

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