tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240719114811166199.post3959265651030586115..comments2008-12-08T09:45:19.079-05:00Linda Blondheimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03404572279414781192lindablondheim12@hotmail.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240719114811166199.post-35935607529393545802008-12-08T09:45:00.000-05:002008-12-08T09:45:00.000-05:00Anne,<BR/>I show my 30x40 and up work on gallery wrap.<BR/>Love,<BR/>LindaLinda Blondheimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03404572279414781192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240719114811166199.post-90020612376779152632008-12-07T23:51:00.000-05:002008-12-07T23:51:00.000-05:00Linda-<BR/> Do your galleries show pieces done on Gallery wrapped canvas? People here, especially "decor concious" type folks, really like it. The canvases are of course more expensive, but in the larger sizes, it is still cheaper than framing. AND, they are a heck of lot easier to carry around than a big, framed canvas.Anne Stickneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10956813000403354010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240719114811166199.post-40104754158094297662008-12-07T10:26:00.000-05:002008-12-07T10:26:00.000-05:00Michelle,<BR/>I just saw your comment, somehow missed it before. That is so interesting that galleries in your neck of the woods don't show framed work. Wish that were so here in Florida. Most gallery work is framed here. Sigh.....<BR/>Love,<BR/>LindaLinda Blondheimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03404572279414781192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240719114811166199.post-18462729310683264422008-12-06T08:56:00.000-05:002008-12-06T08:56:00.000-05:00Judy,<BR/>You are on the right track. Offering the paintings both framed and unframed gives added value to your patrons. You are one smart girl!!! Sounds like an open house is coming soon!!<BR/>Love,<BR/>LindaLinda Blondheimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03404572279414781192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240719114811166199.post-12686600495742597172008-12-05T15:17:00.000-05:002008-12-05T15:17:00.000-05:00Linda, I've always been a fan for your frank musings. Gosh - I just signed on and I see that Nancy is dropping hints - if only she knew that I bought your booklet on how to host an open studio, she'd know that I do have it on my horizon. But I diverted. I've put myself in a co-op gallery. Wanted to try it. I sold a piece right away but the collector did not want the frame and wanted to know the price without frame. From that experience I've changed my price cards to have both prices/framed and unframed. We'll see how that goes.<BR/>Thanks as always!<BR/>JudyJudy Mackeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09333076109508601717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240719114811166199.post-21139359047157476632008-12-05T14:37:00.000-05:002008-12-05T14:37:00.000-05:00Love the colour in the new painting!<BR/><BR/>I don't think I had time to comment yesterday, but I agree with the small painting in the studio idea too.<BR/><BR/>As for framing, I avoid it. Most people want to frame to their own tastes and the framing just raises the price further. What's more, then people start judging the frame instead of the art. I made that mistake once and had to eat it. I won't do it again. I can't speak for Florida, but up here, it is only done VERY rarely in most galleries except perhaps some of the rarest city galleries, but I can't say for sure as I have not been recently. Thank goodness! And if you are shipping... Yikes... I would be less inclined for the studio - so that would mean never frame! I am with you 100% :-D<BR/><BR/>As for your sharing, warts and all - THANK YOU. Your blog has made a big difference in how I think about the art business.<BR/><BR/>I just had nearly 3 feet of snow fall here this morning - forgive me if I am not so clear in my message today! LOL!Michelle (artscapes)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12500918089801585939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240719114811166199.post-91114546703704786422008-12-05T09:12:00.000-05:002008-12-05T09:12:00.000-05:00" but initiated by the client to have you come." That's what I'm thinking Jean. That would be the only way I could be comfortable doing that. <BR/><BR/>Jafabrit,<BR/>Therein lies the problem with marketin. We never know what people will want.<BR/><BR/> Great Comments everone.<BR/>Love,<BR/>LindaLinda Blondheimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03404572279414781192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240719114811166199.post-79953126767579967212008-12-04T21:42:00.000-05:002008-12-04T21:42:00.000-05:00I knew someone in nj trying the art party thing and she had some success but she found it wasn't worth sacrificing evening/weekend family time.<BR/><BR/>I think it a good idea though. I am finding in the gallery customers are buying things that resonate (and that runs the gamut). I guess what I am saying is that it is hard to tell what people like best (unless you cater to a specific market like in a resort area).<BR/><BR/>I sold the oddest and ugliest vinyl painted record in the gallery. The minute they saw it it made them laugh so hard they bought it on the spot. You can see here:<BR/>http://www.flickr.com/photos/jafabrit/2910430716/<BR/><BR/>Meanwhile my classical rose painting just sits there, and sits there being admired, but no sale.<BR/><BR/>oh well, lol!JafaBrit's Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04490900607853203086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240719114811166199.post-62088186586417014262008-12-04T21:33:00.000-05:002008-12-04T21:33:00.000-05:00I think offering to show your work in person, in a clients home could be a very good idea. It would be offered by you, but initiated by the client to have you come. Kind of a different situation than a visit to your studio, but both could serve you well.<BR/><BR/>I love how you brainstorm in the blog, wonderful, Linda!<BR/><BR/>ahhhh, framing. Will wait and see...<BR/><BR/>Love, Jean<BR/>Pets to HenriJean Levert Hoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07002718524418466619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240719114811166199.post-19166021447003187432008-12-04T20:34:00.000-05:002008-12-04T20:34:00.000-05:00Well, We will see how it goes Nancy. It's always good to have a plan.<BR/><BR/>I think a group sho, can work. It's best to have diverse, non competing subjects.<BR/>Love,<BR/>LindaLinda Blondheimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03404572279414781192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240719114811166199.post-13822943639711743142008-12-04T19:53:00.000-05:002008-12-04T19:53:00.000-05:00Linda, I think that is an excellent idea. I've invited myself over to my artist friend Judy Mackey's house and suggested very subtley that she should host an art show for us there several times. (hint hint Judy!) Thanks for the brainstorming on how to make sales bigger in the new year.Nancy and the fattieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03304594962282706787noreply@blogger.com