Comments on: In a Cash Crunch? Try These Ideas to Bring in the Bucks

By: Patricia C Vener

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 21:26:04 +0000

I recently had a sale of some Pre-2018 work, (but not all since I couldn’t get it all uploaded into Artwork Archive in time). It was online, actually and I created a special web page (without outward links) for it. I promoted it in my newsletter, on my blog, and on Facebook.

Results?

Well, at least I got a lot of inventorying done.

No sales though.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Sun, 09 Jul 2017 16:34:46 +0000

In reply to Alyson Miller.

I love it, Alyson! I am always hesitant to encourage artists to position their art as gifts because I honestly don’t enjoy being gifted art that might not be to my taste. Your suggestion is a terrific solution to that problem.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Sun, 09 Jul 2017 16:33:03 +0000

In reply to Malcolm.

This is a terrific idea, Malcolm! Agreed – sales have to be structured properly in order to avoid devaluing the art.

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By: Malcolm

Sun, 09 Jul 2017 14:42:40 +0000

Love this post Alyson because it is so practical and important. No cash-flow is a scary thing indeed 🙂 One idea that has worked for me is to offer big discounts on oil painting sketches and small demo paintings I produce in classes and workshops. I offer these to my list or students at prices too good to ignore. It also helps to distinguish the sale paintings from my “premium” paintings. I know we all fear devaluing our art at times through sales, but a few tweaks helps to avoid this issue.

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By: Jennie Traillworks Schaeffer

Mon, 03 Jul 2017 20:11:01 +0000

In reply to Alyson Miller.

I love the wish list idea and have always wondered if there was a way to build this into a site?

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By: Alyson Miller

Mon, 03 Jul 2017 19:41:43 +0000

If I may make another suggestion to all these great strategies… Many people hesitate to buy art for themselves but would delight in selecting a “wish list” piece for loved ones to gift! When our son was looking for a special gift for Dad on a milestone birthday, I linked him to the site if one if our favorite local artists and identified 3 affordable options. I’m surprised that more artist don’t ask subscribers to create wish lusts and share them with family & friends! Add some enticing copy and create a new revenue stream!

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Mon, 03 Jul 2017 17:59:49 +0000

In reply to Beverly Fish.

Nice, Beverly. Let me know how it goes.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Mon, 03 Jul 2017 17:58:48 +0000

In reply to Pamela Atkinson.

You’re welcome, Pamela. Thanks for reading.

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By: Pamela Atkinson

Sun, 02 Jul 2017 23:18:36 +0000

Alyson, Thanks for this post. You’ve reminded me to get going and to make things work in my favor.

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By: Sharon

Sat, 01 Jul 2017 15:18:19 +0000

Good suggestions!!

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