Starting a new season.

Laumeier marks the start of my 2011 Art fair season during mothers days weekend. I end my last season of the One of the Kind Chicago. In this time, I had several set backs with a death of an Uncle. While getting the inventory and load the van for the event was easy getting my mind set was difficult.

 

Thinking about gas prices and considering that I only have 4 local shows has make me wondering about pricing. Think about how the economy has improve but the gas prices. Thinking about my regular job. Thinking how I had choose to separate my life, the shows and work apart is eating a life. Thinking about the time I will in the road without my wife. Thinking can I do it as photographer.

 

It is difficult to get started but I should be fine after the second one. It will be great season. It will be my best season ever. I feel that soul will be free since I love doing art shows. 

Should I consider doing shows all year around. I may not have a choice in that matter.

 

Whatever happen, I will be very happy because is what makes my soul feel happy other than expending time with my wife.

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  • Have a great season Oscar!  Hope our paths cross again this year.  Always enjoy seeing you... and your work of course! (however I do have one of your photos in my studio so I see it every day!).

    The gas prices aren't impacting me as much as the silver market!  So hard to keep up with pricing especially for the wholesale line.  But, it forces me to find new sources, new designs, etc.  I try not to hyperventilate when ordering supplies!

  • I raised my prices this year to account for gas, increased mat and framing costs, and it made no difference to those who were buying. I don't know if those who didn't buy were turned off by it. The first few shows in Florida were truly terrible in terms of sales, but the shows in March and April have been better than last year.
  • Best wishes, Oscar, for this art fair season. It is looking very hopeful. The whining from Florida has almost ended from the previous years. The Dow set a three year high today. Setting out for the fun and excitement of the fairs does make one stop and consider whether or not it is the right choice. But it sounds like your heart and soul are leading you there. I second Jim's suggestion. Going to art fairs with your partner surely sweetens the experience. I hope to see you this year somewhere along the way.
  • Have a great great show, Oscar! Get your wife to do the shows with you and you will be a happy man!
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