This is my first time to post. I'm glad to apart of the group. I am a painter who does realism. I live in the south and they do not like realism. Mainly abstracts and Impressionism. I'm so frustrated. Greg recommended shows for me but it's a lot of traveling. I just never dreamed it was be this difficult. Any thoughts
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I agree with Larry as well. You didn't mention however if the shows you have done are hometown shows. I don't do as well at hometown shows as I do traveling I know too many people and they always tell me " I give you a call I know where your at " and sometimes they do. It looks like you live pretty close to to really good shows with only a little traveling. There are several good shows in Mississippi and Alabama and Louisiana its also about finding the show that works for you.
It normally doesn't start out that way but most artists who do this for a living end up creating based on what they think will sell well. And the longer you do art shows, the more you tailor your artwork to sell. Sure there are some artists who just create and it sells, but most of us continue to tweak our work as sales increase.
Instead of having to travel to try shows, consider changing your subject matter or style so that what you create will be better received at shows closer to where you live.
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Great advice here, Melanie...maybe a little tweaking and a little traveling will be the answer, worth a try anyway.
I agree with Larry as well. You didn't mention however if the shows you have done are hometown shows. I don't do as well at hometown shows as I do traveling I know too many people and they always tell me " I give you a call I know where your at " and sometimes they do. It looks like you live pretty close to to really good shows with only a little traveling. There are several good shows in Mississippi and Alabama and Louisiana its also about finding the show that works for you.
I think Larry gave good advice here. If it isn't selling at home it wont necessarily sell on the road. Your expenses will just increase.
It normally doesn't start out that way but most artists who do this for a living end up creating based on what they think will sell well. And the longer you do art shows, the more you tailor your artwork to sell. Sure there are some artists who just create and it sells, but most of us continue to tweak our work as sales increase.
Instead of having to travel to try shows, consider changing your subject matter or style so that what you create will be better received at shows closer to where you live.
Larry Berman
http://BermanGraphics.com
412-401-8100