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adinasart
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| 08/06/2006 12:06 PM |
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| I personally object it. What do you think about this, do you really sell art on the internet? |
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Takeyce
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| 08/09/2006 11:34 AM |
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| I personally have only sold a few paintings via the internet. I find that most people are more apt to purchase a work of art when they can experience it fully with all thier, which is usually in person. |
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kaapie
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| 08/09/2006 10:03 PM |
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I agree. i-Art marketing has not been very successfull for myself either. I have a website, it is down at the moment, and from results of recent sales, it is far more beneficial when the patron sees the work face to face. I doubt if many art collectors with respond to sites and e-mail art marketing. I am spending a lot more on postcards and catalogue production, and getting the (potential) patron to the studio, than on the web-site. I feel I've basically won a sale if I can get the patron into my studio, or at least to the gallery or exhibit.
BTW - the 5th Edition of the Art Marketing Handbook supports me on this, in that he, (the author) says that most serious collectors DO NOT respond to art-television ads, and from that I extrapolate 'Internet.'
Does anyone else agree?
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heatherm
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| 08/10/2006 7:36 AM |
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| I use my website for potential customers, this morning I was talking to one who asked about my work as he wanted a portrait done of his family. I gave him my website so he could see what style my work is as it was not convenient for him to come to my studio at this time. I would not expect someone to buy from the internet itself. I know I wouldn't, I would want to see the original in person. |
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Heather
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Janie
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| 08/14/2006 6:30 AM |
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| A website works like a personal calling card of your work. I like having it and can refer potential customers there to see what I do. It has generated enough sales to pay for itself but that is about it. But it has gotten me noticed in other ways, one of which is to write a book. I think for some of you, you live in big cities and are close to galleries etc but I live 5 hours for a town with a nice gallery and if I wanted to sell my work where I live it would have to be of deer, fish and eagles. I do still life so have to think outside the box to get my work seen. I believe it is not for everyone and would not use the internet if I lived in a big town where there was an art community. I have sold several originals which has surprised me but I know artists who have made a name for themselves by selling on Ebay! They are good...not just average and they are consistent with a new piece each week and over the last few years have built a following that would be the envy of anyone here. They are charging more each time and now make a decent living from it. I know one nurse who quite her job just to sell her art on Ebay...these are the exceptions but for some it truly has worked. |
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www.janefreeman.com
Paint what you love and you will love what you paint! |
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heatherm
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| 08/14/2006 7:49 AM |
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It takes me so long to do a painting I would not be able to keep up with sales on Ebay I think. That is if I ever managed to sell any there  |
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Heather
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Jim
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| 08/16/2006 12:19 PM |
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It's really strange. My site lets me know how many people have been to it that day.
It's not a lot, but I don't advertise it either. I just mention on my site that they can
e-mail me to talk about a certain painting they maybe interested in.
It's been up for about 8 months now and I have not had one person e-mail me about
a painting. I felt bad at first thinking man are my paintings that bad? It dawned on me
then that lots of people tell me they think my paintings are great, but they are not the
potential buyers for them, and the people who look at my website are like most people,
they want to see it, touch it in person before buying. I have to realize that my site like
Heather said is just a place for people to see what kind of art I do. The people that are
going to buy my paintings are going to be people who can see them and who appreciate
the kind of art I produce.
Sorry about the rambling,
Jim
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kaapie
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| 08/16/2006 1:06 PM |
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Jim:
You just confirm what I learnt as well - www.sitesforart.xyz just don't work. I'm using postcards as a more effective means of allowing the potential patron to see what art I have produced lately. My busplan calls for a card to my list every 2nd month, (this by July 07.)
The major complaint I have from clients is:- "But I can't 'see' your work... [actually they can 'see' my work on a www.site, they can't 'appreciate it' or relate to it as well as in real life - like lying in bed trying to read an e-book...]
I'm now of the opinion that it is time to ask the potential collector around to the studio every 2-3 months, "...come have a glass of wine, wonder around the studio, see what (and how) I'm working etc. ..." We'll see. Any ideas?
May the Force be with You, 
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Jim
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| 08/16/2006 2:15 PM |
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Kaapie,
I've come to the conclusion that you have to paint by the side of a busy road with a huge parking lot
available with an expresso stand and a mile of roadside signage before they get to you, before the average
citizen will stop in to see your work.
I think the only other option is to hoof it to galleries in town and see if they think your work is good enough
to display. Is my frustration showing?
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heatherm
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| 08/16/2006 9:53 PM |
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| Just my two cents here. Most of my sales in the past were at professional outdoor art shows. I haven't done it in a long time, but a professional artist friend of mine still does, and still sells. A lot of the shows today combine arts and crafts, so not sure how good they are. I always exhibited in shows that were strictly for paintings. It is a lot of work, and you have to have your own display setup, but I found it was well worth it. I would still be doing it today if I could, it was a great teacher and a way to meet other artists in person, plus info on how to sell and market work, including galleries. |
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Heather
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Charspaintings
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| 08/17/2006 4:25 PM |
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| I'll add my two cents, too. I've found that the website is a good thing to have to refer potential clients to, as Janie said. I have received some inquiries about pieces, but no sales from the internet. EBay brought me nothing. My sales come from word of mouth, gallery exposure and local shows. Having paintings on business cards and brochures helps, as well. We're in a small town in the mountains of western NC, but there is a lively art community here and that helps. Being a portrait artist, I can't compete with the sales of the paintings of mountains that the tourists want, but that's ok. I'm now workiong on techniques for showing the mountains behind the people and not have the faces look like the big chicken that destroyed Tokyo. Blessings, Char |
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corriescott
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| 08/23/2006 9:44 AM |
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There are many opinions on websites and selling on the net.
I think that if we produce a clean, user friendly site that people will come and view. This gives people a chance to have an idea of the art you produce. Then they can choose to come and view the 'real thing'.
Also as you build up a reputation for quality , reliability and value, people will trust what they see on a site and will buy. I have sold many pieces on the web, but as I say, it is because I have taken a few years to consistently produce, and get to know my clients. I also refresh my site every month as it keeps people going back to see what is new. Works for me
Have patience, work hard at it, create a very clean site and you will get results. This is not an overnight happening. It takes time but it does work. I believe we need exposure wherever we can get it
And also, put your signature ( your website , tel no and address on bottom of your emails)...this has gotten me much business
Corrie Scott
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mousie5
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| 08/23/2006 6:57 PM |
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I sell mine on this site and love it. Great place to share your work,I love it. Have to try to sell somewhere.
http://yessy.com/661545919.html I also get more hits there when I place my link on this site. http://multilinks.net/index.shtml?23332
I am doing well on both, getting plenty of hits and sales.
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mousie5
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| 08/23/2006 7:03 PM |
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DON'T give up. I am a beginning artist and I am doing well on this site. They advertise my work all over the world and I also post my gallery link.My Gallery is http://yessy.com/661545919.html and My link gets posted for free at http://multilinks.net/index.shtml?23332 Both sites help me to sell my work. Yessy's site is Cheap and I can add as many paintings as I want and they also give me statistics on who and how many went to my site. I get at least 250 to my site and sold my paintings.
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adinasart
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| 08/23/2006 10:09 PM |
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Mousie5 what you do is advertising "yessy" website?! And what you're saying sounds like false advertising!!
You mentioned 2 http-s that lead us nowhere but to the home pages of the 2 sites you're promoting.
Please clarify!
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mousie5
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| 08/24/2006 8:57 AM |
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I stated that I have two sites that might be of help for your e commerce. They work for me, that is all I am saying. Do not need to use them. I get good results with them. Just trying to encourage the person who is giving up trying to sell his paintings. Do not have to tgake my advise though.
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adinasart
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| 08/24/2006 9:13 AM |
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Ok, thanks for the answer. Which are the two sites tough??
On the yessy as far as I know you should have an ID, not a number at the end of http address, for your place on yessy...
I am sure now everybody is curios to see your work that sells so good on yessy or internet...
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candita
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| 08/24/2006 9:55 AM |
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| Yessy.com is a good site. I can tell everyone from my experience that I like it very much and anticipate that the coming 4th quarter will be good for sales. |
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bggordon
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| 09/04/2006 4:36 PM |
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| Long before Mousie5 posted the recommendation for Yessy, I researched it myself, as I was looking for a site to sell my art, I found that the Yessy site helps artists not only sell, but advertise and they handle the business end of it!. Pesonnally I haven't used it yet, but I intend to, I'm merely finishing my current art project, then I Intend to jump on the band wagon. Thanks Mousie5 and candita! You have both helped me make up my mind to use Yessy. I don't believe it's promoting or false advertising! It's simply an excellent recommendation! |
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Jim
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| 09/04/2006 6:05 PM |
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BG,
Please let me know how this works out for you.
Thanks!
Jim |
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