Comments on: When you want to sell more original art (257)

By: Alyson Stanfield

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:51:56 +0000

In reply to Wendell.

I love that this spoke to you, Wendell. It was such a realization for me to figure out what a big problem this is on a screen.

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By: Wendell

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:30:06 +0000

Alyson, thanks for this episode! Touches directly on several things that I am thinking about right now, especially in terms of weaknesses of my current website platform (Art Storefronts) and what I want to do differently when I transition away from ASF later this year. I had not really thought about “screen equalization.” You are absolutely right. On a website that is kind of POD forward, rather than “here are my originals” forward, the difference in impact or value of originals vs. reproductions is completely obscured. I want gift items and reproductions to be available, but they certainly should live in the background, possibly even on a secondary site or perhaps on Etsy. Thanks again for some very helpful thoughts.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:13:09 +0000

In reply to Miwa Gardner.

Miwa: I think gallery representation is all about networking and being visible (online and in person). Furthermore, it has to be said that galleries are struggling more than artists are these days. There’s lots of stagnation in that space.

I encourage you to listen to this solo episode: https://dy-online.com/conscious-connections/

For tips, I suggest you listen to my interviews with gallerists: https://dy-online.com/gabba-gallery/ and https://dy-online.com/gallerist-tessmer-podcast/ I think they’ll help.

Thank you so much for listening.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:08:54 +0000

In reply to Debbi Homola.

Very happy to share your work, Debbi. Thank you for being a longtime reader and listener.

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By: Miwa Gardner

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:19:16 +0000

Hi Alyson,

Thank you for inviting topic suggestion!

I’d love to hear an episode addressing the gap many artists experience between doing everything “right” and still not getting gallery traction.

For context: I spent several years focused primarily on commissioned work, then began exhibiting my personal work more publicly after relocating to the U.S. In 2025 alone, I participated in nine exhibitions and submitted to several galleries through open calls, each time with a cohesive body of figurative work, a clear artist statement, and a polished one-sheet. Despite this, I haven’t received feedback or responses.

My question is less “how do I get accepted?” and more:
What actually makes a gallery want a specific artist — especially in personal, figurative work — beyond a solid CV and professional materials?
Are there common disconnects artists miss between what galleries say they want and what truly makes them pay attention or follow up?

I suspect many artists are in this in-between phase, and I’d love to hear your perspective on how to evaluate whether it’s a positioning issue, a timing issue, or something deeper in how the work is being framed or introduced.

Thanks again for all you do — the podcast has been incredibly grounding as I navigate this stage.

Warmly,
Miwa

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By: Debbi Homola

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:45:34 +0000

What a great episode focusing on selling original art. Great tips Alyson to help getting originals the respect and notice they deserve. I appreciate the picture/link of my original piece “Exploration” in this episode!

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