Advice ~ Big Step For My Little Art World

StillHere
StillHere Posts: 7,795
edited September 2011 in The Art Wall
WOW! Exciting! I just got my first official invite to show my wares in public...without my soliciting anyone! BIG Step for me :):):)

http://www.etsy.com/shop/CelticKettle?ref=si_shop ~~ AND ~~ http://www.etsy.com/shop/HempyHippie?ref=si_shop ~~ I wonder which Me they want?

just perfect timing too cuz I'm about to embark on painting bottles for the Holidays this weekend. And I have some canvases piled up that I am intent on filling this month

Now I need advice....its a show....and I can sell stuff....how in the world do I price things....Etsy is one thing...but THIS is in public.... advice anyone? (and you know me......possibly :D )
peace,
jo

http://www.Etsy.com/Shop/SimpleEarthCreations
"How I choose to feel is how I am." ~ EV/MMc
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  • marcos
    marcos Posts: 2,112
    Congratulations, that is some beautiful work. I don't know too much about the art world but would offer you free legal advice if you ever need it.
  • StillHere
    StillHere Posts: 7,795
    thanks marcos

    :D:D:D
    peace,
    jo

    http://www.Etsy.com/Shop/SimpleEarthCreations
    "How I choose to feel is how I am." ~ EV/MMc
    "Some people hear their own inner voices with great clearness and they live by what they hear. Such people become crazy, or they become legends." ~ One Stab ~
  • he.who.forgets
    he.who.forgets Posts: 4,593
    COngrats Jo!!! I just recently showed some of my art in public as well...it was nerve racking! I'd suggest basing your prices on the expected clientel. If you really want to make some $, price cheap. If you dont care either way, price it a little high. But always keep in mind that this is YOUR ART so dont compromise your integrity to make a quick buck...just my two cents. Have fun, hope all goes great and keep us all posted :P
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  • StillHere
    StillHere Posts: 7,795
    he.who.forgets wrote:
    COngrats Jo!!! I just recently showed some of my art in public as well...it was nerve racking! I'd suggest basing your prices on the expected clientel. If you really want to make some $, price cheap. If you dont care either way, price it a little high. But always keep in mind that this is YOUR ART so dont compromise your integrity to make a quick buck...just my two cents. Have fun, hope all goes great and keep us all posted :P


    thanks for the advice jamie

    how did your showing go? i bet its a little bit scary isn't it? at least for the first time.
    i don't mind putting my stuff online..cuz you don't come face to face with anything or anyone that might make you feel a little iffy, you know? but...geez.... like you said, just have to remember its my art...and it makes me happy....and its got worth....and at least i know i'm doing well on etsy and other online places, so i guess it makes other people happy too :D

    i'd love to see more of your work....got pics? PM me if you do :D

    thanks for the encouragement
    peace,
    jo

    http://www.Etsy.com/Shop/SimpleEarthCreations
    "How I choose to feel is how I am." ~ EV/MMc
    "Some people hear their own inner voices with great clearness and they live by what they hear. Such people become crazy, or they become legends." ~ One Stab ~
  • he.who.forgets
    he.who.forgets Posts: 4,593
    My showing was a lot of fun, Jo! Looking forward to doing again. Click on the link below and search Jamie Nice for my portfolio...havent used this site in quite a while so it's not complete but there's still quite a few pieces on there.
    http://www.artwanted.com/
    We were but stones your light made us stars
  • StillHere
    StillHere Posts: 7,795
    he.who.forgets wrote:
    My showing was a lot of fun, Jo! Looking forward to doing again. Click on the link below and search Jamie Nice for my portfolio...havent used this site in quite a while so it's not complete but there's still quite a few pieces on there.
    http://www.artwanted.com/

    beautiful jamie...i especially love the high seas and waves....lovely :)
    peace,
    jo

    http://www.Etsy.com/Shop/SimpleEarthCreations
    "How I choose to feel is how I am." ~ EV/MMc
    "Some people hear their own inner voices with great clearness and they live by what they hear. Such people become crazy, or they become legends." ~ One Stab ~
  • mikalina
    mikalina Posts: 7,206
    Congrats - Still here.... wish you all the best :D
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  • catefrances
    catefrances Posts: 29,003
    he.who.forgets wrote:
    My showing was a lot of fun, Jo! Looking forward to doing again. Click on the link below and search Jamie Nice for my portfolio...havent used this site in quite a while so it's not complete but there's still quite a few pieces on there.
    http://www.artwanted.com/


    youve got some really nice pieces. i started making a list but then i got to the untitled and there were too many i liked. kudos to you. :thumbup:
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  • he.who.forgets
    he.who.forgets Posts: 4,593
    Thanks yall! So Jo, when's your show?
    We were but stones your light made us stars
  • StillHere
    StillHere Posts: 7,795
    Nov. 18 and 19 ..... gives me some time for some new stuff!
    Creative juices flowing. (thank goodness, cuz that isn't always the case, as you probably know) :D
    peace,
    jo

    http://www.Etsy.com/Shop/SimpleEarthCreations
    "How I choose to feel is how I am." ~ EV/MMc
    "Some people hear their own inner voices with great clearness and they live by what they hear. Such people become crazy, or they become legends." ~ One Stab ~
  • Stevros Wecrib
    Stevros Wecrib Posts: 35
    Hey, StillHere. Congratulations! Love the skull... beautiful and quirky!

    Really, in terms of pricing your work, the general rule is to balance the length of time it takes to create the piece, material costs and also your place in the art world (i.e. newbie: low, Picasso: high). It's still a hard thing to do... I price my work on a gut feeling (realistically how much could I bare to let it go for) and also where do I sit in the art world... pretty low :)

    Hope this helps! And good luck for the show... you'll be nervous but you'll be able to look back on it as an exciting experience... which will hopefully happen again!

    Also, he.who.forgets... love your photography too!

    This is me by the way... http://www.stephenwhatcott.com
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  • StillHere
    StillHere Posts: 7,795
    Stevros Wecrib wrote:
    Hey, StillHere. Congratulations! Love the skull... beautiful and quirky!

    Really, in terms of pricing your work, the general rule is to balance the length of time it takes to create the piece, material costs and also your place in the art world (i.e. newbie: low, Picasso: high). It's still a hard thing to do... I price my work on a gut feeling (realistically how much could I bare to let it go for) and also where do I sit in the art world... pretty low :)

    Hope this helps! And good luck for the show... you'll be nervous but you'll be able to look back on it as an exciting experience... which will hopefully happen again!

    Also, he.who.forgets... love your photography too!

    This is me by the way... http://www.stephenwhatcott.com


    wow Stephen that is some gorgeous stuff
    I have yet to put any of my sketches or paintings online .... guess I should figure that out and get to it :D
    Thanks for the vote of confidence and the info/ideas :D
    peace,
    jo

    http://www.Etsy.com/Shop/SimpleEarthCreations
    "How I choose to feel is how I am." ~ EV/MMc
    "Some people hear their own inner voices with great clearness and they live by what they hear. Such people become crazy, or they become legends." ~ One Stab ~

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