I like this kind of openness and transparency in art making and sales.
My second to most prolifically sold art are the 3" square watercolours I recently made a book out of. I sold nearly all of the 48 of them for $20 online a few years ago — no mattes just simple watercolours sent out in envelopes.
I’ve sold some other work but those tiny images seem to have been the most approachable and affordable thing I have made. The oddity of making art for sale (in my limited experience) is that it isn’t necessarily the work that’s close to me that connects with other folks. That and I guess that most people will allot only small amounts of money towards things like artwork.
I’ve just taken a census and we seem to have 14 of your itty-bitties plus 8 various medium-largish ones. I’m not counting the scarves as there are far too many, certainly upwards of a dozen.
Michele I’m out of space and yet I keep collecting!
I love my original tiny little pink neuron that I think you gave me for free even (I can’t remember!) back when I lived in Baltimore and bought something else from you. I agree: it’s so much nicer to have things that actual people made!
I like this kind of openness and transparency in art making and sales.
My second to most prolifically sold art are the 3" square watercolours I recently made a book out of. I sold nearly all of the 48 of them for $20 online a few years ago — no mattes just simple watercolours sent out in envelopes.
I’ve sold some other work but those tiny images seem to have been the most approachable and affordable thing I have made. The oddity of making art for sale (in my limited experience) is that it isn’t necessarily the work that’s close to me that connects with other folks. That and I guess that most people will allot only small amounts of money towards things like artwork.
Believe it or not, someone read this post and decided to ask me to make 20 original paintings for $150.
Now that's an interesting one… Good that they were interested but odd that they gave themselves a built-in discount?
Five free paintings 😑 I said no
Yeah it’s a pretty odd response. Feels predatory in a way. They may not have thought of it like that but that’s their problem.
How I would love to see your art in person!
I’ve just taken a census and we seem to have 14 of your itty-bitties plus 8 various medium-largish ones. I’m not counting the scarves as there are far too many, certainly upwards of a dozen.
Michele I’m out of space and yet I keep collecting!
Someday I will introduce you to my other top collector, Sean, and you guys can compete for who has the most : ) I appreciate your support so much
Love your works — large and small. And these thoughtful essays continue to help me understand my own challenges and demands.
I love my original tiny little pink neuron that I think you gave me for free even (I can’t remember!) back when I lived in Baltimore and bought something else from you. I agree: it’s so much nicer to have things that actual people made!
That's so nice, and isn't it great that we are still in touch after all this time and distance? The internet is pretty great sometimes : )