Abandoned Barn
Pastel 20x30 plus mat and frame
$800.00
This barn is available in July's Make me an offer sale.
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Sunday, March 11, 2012
A GREAT DAY AT GALLERY 5
Yesterday I put my grand idea to the test; Selected work in the gallery would be sold to anyone who made me an offer. There were no minimum prices set and all offers would be graciously accepted. I knew I was putting the client on the spot, and that I was vulnerable to ridiculously low offers, but was determined to see it through.
I am pleased to report that the day was everything I hoped it woulds be. There was a constant stream of visitors to the gallery, sales were great, I was able to significantly reduce the number of paintings and constructions in my inventory, and a lot of folks walked out with the art they wanted at prices they could afford. Everyone was a winner, and I am already thinking of this as an annual event.
Did I lose money, and did people take advantage me? Although most of the work sold below the sticker price, and a few far below, I feel I recovered my cost and then some, because the work has been gathering dust in my studio for 8-9 years. My primary goal was to get the art out and into circulation.
I believe all of the offers were made in good faith and that no one was trying to take advantage me; they were however taking advantage of a great opportunity being presented to them.
This exercise was possible because I have a very large inventory of work, and am in dire need of more space. It resulted in more people seeing my other work, created the possibility of more sales in the future, and gave me the opportunity to promote my next gallery show.
The day was a success my any measurement.
Imagine that...acrylic on recycled canvas...20x26
This artwork has nothing at all to do with this post. I just finished it and wanted to show it off.
I am pleased to report that the day was everything I hoped it woulds be. There was a constant stream of visitors to the gallery, sales were great, I was able to significantly reduce the number of paintings and constructions in my inventory, and a lot of folks walked out with the art they wanted at prices they could afford. Everyone was a winner, and I am already thinking of this as an annual event.
Did I lose money, and did people take advantage me? Although most of the work sold below the sticker price, and a few far below, I feel I recovered my cost and then some, because the work has been gathering dust in my studio for 8-9 years. My primary goal was to get the art out and into circulation.
I believe all of the offers were made in good faith and that no one was trying to take advantage me; they were however taking advantage of a great opportunity being presented to them.
This exercise was possible because I have a very large inventory of work, and am in dire need of more space. It resulted in more people seeing my other work, created the possibility of more sales in the future, and gave me the opportunity to promote my next gallery show.
The day was a success my any measurement.
This artwork has nothing at all to do with this post. I just finished it and wanted to show it off.
Friday, March 9, 2012
THE VALUE OF ART
How do artists place a value on their work, and is it always in monetary terms? If it is sold in a gallery or auction house the issue is resolved and the market prevails. But if the artist sells the work directly then he or she has to set the price, trying not to over or under price the art. For the past 10 years I have been using a set price per square inch for my work in an effort to maintain some consistency. This has worked well until recently, when dire economic conditions have made it necessary to make some adjustments.
This weekend I am turning everything around and asking the client to set the price, and since I first had the idea I realized this was not going to be easy for the buyer. Will they embarrass themselves by offering a price that is too low, and offending me, or will they pay more than the work is worth in the market? I could set a price range, but since this is not an auction, and all offers will be accepted on a first made basis, that basically sets a price, which defeats the purpose of the event. It is possible for someone to take advantage of me and walk away with a real "steal". But I'm confident that people will make an honest effort to set a fair price.
I expect that some of the work will be under sold and some will be over sold, and I am OK with that. In either case, the buyer is establishing the value of a piece of artwork for themselves, and for me, that is the point of this whole experiment.
I am really looking forward to this, and want to encourage potential clients...you will not embarrass yourselves, and I will not be offended. This is a win-win situation for both of us. I would rather have my art on a wall in your home than gathering dust in a corner of my studio.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
More of what is on the wall this Saturday
Several readers have asked to see more of this Saturday's "make me and offer" fare (honest - I'm not making that up) so I'm posting a few more images.
Tick Tock...mixed media...42x34" framed
Red Roofs...enhanced clay mono type...image 10x8...framed 20x18
Tree...enhanced clay mono type...image 10x8...framed 20x18
AV fistula...mixed media...9x16...framed...15x22
My apologies for the glare in the pics...they were shot through glass and acrylic glazes. Like everything else on the walls...make an offer and they are yours.
Tick Tock...mixed media...42x34" framed
My apologies for the glare in the pics...they were shot through glass and acrylic glazes. Like everything else on the walls...make an offer and they are yours.
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