Duffy? Precision?Originally Posted by alxone
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Duffy? Precision?
Micheal HoffHard times make strong men
Strong men create good times
Good times create weak men
Weak men create hard times
I do like alxone and palepainter's work. I'm glad palepainter's done some album covers. alxone's style could work there or on show poster/t-shirts. I used to wonder about all those cool posters for shows at local venues and you could never buy them. I stole a bunch but if they were posting them everywhere with no way to buy -why not.
The last few shows I've been at there have been less posters out in the open and they've had them for sale at the merch booth. Someone must have figured it out. That might be a way to get your art out there. Originals are expensive but prints can make money and be affordable.
Personally, I really like Joe Petagno, the guy who used to do the designs for Motorhead. I have his designs on a bunch of tees.
Steve
alxone, I too believe that the displaying at least one for sale at the gun show idea is good. You'll just have to pay an additional $5 to get a wall table where hanging it will not take up any of your table room. And the gun shows do have all types of people attending them and normally damn few liberals. Last year I had a table at a gun show and the table holder next to me had a painting, don't remember the subject of the painting but he got a LOT of interest in it however, he was just charging what I thought was a LOT of money for it and it was in rather beat up condition. You can get some good exposure at a larger show. Remember, Ya can't sell em if you don't show em.
Why not try hanging up one or more paintings at your table (like Bob said, on the wall behind your table) and do an AUCTION for them? If you don't know what one of your paintings will generate as far as cash goes, you might undersell your work! Set a time that you'll be ending the auction, and have a little slip printed out that has lines for name, phone number and bidding price. Then call the highest bidder. You might value your painting at $100 and someone else might pay $500. You never know!
Alxone, not getting personal, but why did you leave Bawlmer? They have this pretty open art fest about four hours north called Noo Yahk. In the seven years I've been here, Denver has not struck me as much of an artsy place. Outdoorsy yes, artsy no. Not trying to insult anyone here but the local music, theater, and visual arts venues are a bit weak in my opinion.
I could be wrong.
Have you tried a virtual gallery where you could get greater exposure for your work and have people buy or commission pieces on-line?
cstone is right. We are a cultural wasteland. After poor sales for their last appearance here Motorhead have skipped Denver on their last two tours for better places like Calgary!
Dark doesn't make it in John Denverland. You could have a second name and do happy unicorn pictures at all the summer art fests.
Steve
Ever pick up a copy of Westword?
Compared to LA, NYC, Philly, Boston, Seattle, DC, SF, etc... Denver is just not an artsy town. The DAM has an odd collection. The Kirkland has been the nicest surprise I've found. Dazzle has an occasional interesting artist. Some front range bands have been interesting like the Flobots and 3oh 3 have gotten some attention, but Denver just seems to be happy with it's well deserved reputation for healthy, outdoor activities. Bike, hike, ski, sports, etc... Denver is the place.
Westword is kind of a funny bit not even half worth a decent City Paper in some of the towns I mentioned above.
Again, these are my opinions. Worth nothing to anyone but me. I like Denver despite the apparent lack of strong arts community.
Ever done the SantaFe Art Walk?
"There are no finger prints under water."
Yes, it was OK. IMO, the walk is better in Santa Fe, NM. I did enjoy the street art festival in Denver last fall. Some very nice pieces.
This thread has gotten off topic. I apologize. It seems to me the best way to sell your art is to get it in front of the largest audience who are likely to appreciate that art. If Denver isn't that place, then finding that place becomes important. Without moving, the Internet can be a great vehicle for getting your art out there to a wider audience. Just my opinion and worth what you paid for it.
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