Never thought that I was interested in having a blog !! It has all of a sudden hit me ! As an artist - we always wonder what we can do to promote our art. After my last show and sale in Feb with 2 other artists in the city - I became aware of the various people coming into our studio looking at the art. One visitor to our studio - a female artist visiting her daughter in Calgary from Manitoba gave me her art business card and we talked about 2 of my paintings that she loved the colors, textures, etc. I was impressed - - - another artist admiring my work ! I sold a framed painting and then 2 mini's that went "across the pond" to Finland and one more painting left my hands during that two week period. Of course, a nice number of my pieces of art have sold before this but it was always at art shows that I had been invited to participate in - not my own show. I began to see that other artists, art enthusiasts, etc, were admiring my work.
As a result of this - In April, I decided I must "pound" the streets of the city and promote my art. In many of my classes, we discussed saying "I am an artist" and how difficult that is - even for professional and long time artists. People always say "And what is your other job ?" I was convinced I must do this ! I then wrote up an introduction letter and attached my business card and approached numerous businesses, restaurants, lounges, etc. At each business, I said "I am an artist and approaching businesses to display my work". YES, I said "I am an Artist." I was very enthused from the response of most businesses. I now have 3 proposed sites to display my work and hope to continue for the long term. I am very interested and willing to work with businesses and my art in helping to raise funds for fundraisers of worthy causes, etc. I have a number of other businesses that were receptive to displaying my work but are "filled" at this time so we will meet again at a later date.
Follow me as I go forward on this journey !
As a result of this - In April, I decided I must "pound" the streets of the city and promote my art. In many of my classes, we discussed saying "I am an artist" and how difficult that is - even for professional and long time artists. People always say "And what is your other job ?" I was convinced I must do this ! I then wrote up an introduction letter and attached my business card and approached numerous businesses, restaurants, lounges, etc. At each business, I said "I am an artist and approaching businesses to display my work". YES, I said "I am an Artist." I was very enthused from the response of most businesses. I now have 3 proposed sites to display my work and hope to continue for the long term. I am very interested and willing to work with businesses and my art in helping to raise funds for fundraisers of worthy causes, etc. I have a number of other businesses that were receptive to displaying my work but are "filled" at this time so we will meet again at a later date.
Follow me as I go forward on this journey !
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