tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2916622420471059281.comments2023-06-07T11:23:13.775-05:00What's On My......Judyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05029942907223672805noreply@blogger.comBlogger645125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2916622420471059281.post-81759203268269238852010-02-16T11:29:17.690-05:002010-02-16T11:29:17.690-05:00I agree with what you are saying - especially your...I agree with what you are saying - especially your mention regarding shows & hobbyists. I also find this to be true with Etsy. I don't really count on sales too much from this site but it's a nice way to showcase one of a kind pieces and give an idea of prices. Unfortunately there are SO many people on there selling things for the fun of it I feel like my prices look sky high.Boston Baked Beadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02434926885622082871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2916622420471059281.post-1509580700622689942009-11-19T00:50:14.844-05:002009-11-19T00:50:14.844-05:00It is extremely interesting for me to read this bl...It is extremely interesting for me to read this blog. Thanks for it. I like such topics and anything connected to them. I definitely want to read more soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2916622420471059281.post-20584858589599689162009-11-14T23:03:38.531-05:002009-11-14T23:03:38.531-05:00Thanks for the info, I need all the help I can get...Thanks for the info, I need all the help I can get and you seem to have "been there, done that". Enjoy Vegas, and if you get a chance the "Rio" has a fabulous "free" show and a lot of very interesting shops.Emme Toayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07155488879070500107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2916622420471059281.post-65532785505842887102009-09-26T22:00:35.373-05:002009-09-26T22:00:35.373-05:00Thank you so much for this information. I've n...Thank you so much for this information. I've never sold art to a local store before, so I need to know the tricks of the trade so that I don't get taken.Tashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18154912901240568914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2916622420471059281.post-50878552697350528052009-08-19T20:51:31.814-05:002009-08-19T20:51:31.814-05:00ok, so I have just stumbled upon this well written...ok, so I have just stumbled upon this well written article..in 2009! I must say, in using any medium, it is a simple matter of understanding the material and applying common sense. After all, if galleries, etc., were to start banning the use of other mediums, there would be not cadmium pigments applied to a canvass. As I use many different mediums, I have as yet to suck cadmium red from a tube of paint. It's reasonable to understand that if an artist is using a toaster-oven to cure their polymer clay, repeatedly, the walls of the oven would eventually collect minute chemical particles released through the baking process. I use resins a lot, follow proper ventilation and disposal procedures..and never mix the catylist with the resin, in my coffee mug. sigh. Paranoia can get out of hand, as we all seen in such fears as mad cow. I did not hold back in creating a 3D cartoon of my rendition of a mad cow..and it surprisingly helped others to calm down and take a realistic view of the actual facts. I will always work with polymer clay, as I have been doing since the first introduction of Fimo to the market. I am quite healthy, thank you!4artssakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13159367680503527015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2916622420471059281.post-70878931524003360992009-04-30T09:36:00.000-05:002009-04-30T09:36:00.000-05:00There is a difference between "professional" and "...There is a difference between "professional" and "amateur" and I think that is partly what's at stake here. How seriously do you take your work? For the artist, it's a necessity; for the crafter, it's only a pass time. There's a difference, and the way they each approach pricing reflects it.Moushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13968624217036574414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2916622420471059281.post-76195143312405032622009-04-29T09:47:00.000-05:002009-04-29T09:47:00.000-05:00Thank you for such a heartening post. I've heard t...Thank you for such a heartening post. I've heard this theme around a lot lately - "don't undersell yourself!" I raised my prices lately (I sell on Etsy) and I'm yet to see a sale, but I'm going to stick to it - thanks for the inspiration!Jesshttp://www.epherielldesigns.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2916622420471059281.post-42664889294596475432009-04-28T12:56:00.000-05:002009-04-28T12:56:00.000-05:00You are so right! I have been doing Art Shows for ...You are so right! I have been doing Art Shows for 25 years and the last 10 or so years has seen a huge increase in "Hobbyists". They are tough to be surrounded by as they do not make a living from selling their products so don't price accordingly. I have no solution for this but better shows with more travel is a good place to start. I, unfortunately, have been on the road for so many years I have been looking forward to staying closer to home ... smaller shows ...Pearlygirlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2916622420471059281.post-3340030564267969692009-04-28T10:09:00.000-05:002009-04-28T10:09:00.000-05:00Your postings are always so relevant! Thank you fo...Your postings are always so relevant! Thank you for "sustaining" my own thinking on this issue recently.Vickie Hallmarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13633814450520474638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2916622420471059281.post-49134566889046297382009-04-16T12:25:00.000-05:002009-04-16T12:25:00.000-05:00people who pay $100 dollars to hear beautiful musi...people who pay $100 dollars to hear beautiful music expect to hear beautifull music. people walking running to catch their train or whatever it is they're doing are hurring to do it, they don't expect to hear a concert violinist and probably arent sophisticated enough to appreciate it anyway.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2916622420471059281.post-4406157235054530162009-04-08T07:32:00.000-05:002009-04-08T07:32:00.000-05:00Wow, this is a great illustration of perception be...Wow, this is a great illustration of perception being everything!<BR/>It really makes you think about how and where you present yourself. <BR/>I understand artists not wanting to buy into the marketing and selling of their creations. But I personally am getting a little tired of being undervalued and I think I do it to myself. There's nothing wrong with wanting to reap the benefits of your God given talent.<BR/>This is definitely something I will be pondering!<BR/>Thank you for sharing<BR/>Cindychhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03652826960500584502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2916622420471059281.post-36397609114451376192009-03-23T16:07:00.000-05:002009-03-23T16:07:00.000-05:00AND - I would add that we, as artists, can be wron...AND - I would add that we, as artists, can be wrong in thinking that someone isn't paying attention. I've been on stage thinking "These people aren't even listening! Look at this!" - only to have the biggest "non-listeners" show up at the cd sales table buying up everything and telling me I opened their hearts in amazing ways! Very strange.<BR/><BR/>People approach art in the way they need to. Art is unsafe to many folks. For that reason, it's good to allow people their space. (At least in my experience!) That is the beauty of art. <BR/><BR/>I love this video MOSTLY because it shows how MUCH of what we pay attention to is the marketing of our art. It has nothing to do with whether or not we are "worthy." <BR/><BR/>Great post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2916622420471059281.post-20203626227455398922009-03-01T10:05:00.000-05:002009-03-01T10:05:00.000-05:00There are so many cool ideas that polymer clay art...There are so many cool ideas that <A HREF="http://polymerclay-jewelry.com" REL="nofollow">polymer clay artists</A> come up with.Nashville Beatlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15468527491790624665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2916622420471059281.post-6424947977409693602009-02-10T09:40:00.000-05:002009-02-10T09:40:00.000-05:00Christine, I think we are of a similar mind!Christine, I think we are of a similar mind!Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05029942907223672805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2916622420471059281.post-39261705334590188322009-02-10T09:08:00.000-05:002009-02-10T09:08:00.000-05:00It's interesting to see how other artists organize...It's interesting to see how other artists organize their "art business" and what they do to stay focused. The logical thing seems to be getting the "important" stuff out of the way in the morning and then work on art. But I find when I do that, that all my energy has gone to doing the menial tasks and I have a diluted approach to the art which is begging to cut loose. So when I wake up with ideas that are just clamoring for attention, I just go with that and do the other things later in the afternoon. I find I have to be more responsive to the art because that is more ephemeral-- the post office will always be there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2916622420471059281.post-80194678566301583862009-02-06T16:37:00.000-05:002009-02-06T16:37:00.000-05:00are there any venues where these things can be see...are there any venues where these things can be seen?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2916622420471059281.post-8594747917907491412009-01-26T06:49:00.000-05:002009-01-26T06:49:00.000-05:00I enjoyed so much reading these posts written by p...I enjoyed so much reading these posts written by people i admire! thank you Judy!<BR/><BR/>Iris MishlyIris Mishlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00959390137773980399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2916622420471059281.post-91952080677871889102009-01-17T14:10:00.000-05:002009-01-17T14:10:00.000-05:00Hi Judy, What a great idea and I looked forward t...Hi Judy, What a great idea and I looked forward to each question/answer with real eagerness. So...... eagerly waiting the next chain- Thanks so much! DayleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2916622420471059281.post-36543957697591079412009-01-14T16:10:00.000-05:002009-01-14T16:10:00.000-05:00wow - very cool! and look at all the great info a...wow - very cool! and look at all the great info and links! This is fascinating and I would never have thought of it. Thanks for sharing a great idea!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2916622420471059281.post-54313153645537947032009-01-13T14:40:00.000-05:002009-01-13T14:40:00.000-05:00I've so enjoyed this experiment and I'm so happy y...I've so enjoyed this experiment and I'm so happy you're going to start a new chain! It's been fun to have another post to look forward to.Susan Turneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09864635774677436375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2916622420471059281.post-82958558878982123612009-01-06T10:40:00.000-05:002009-01-06T10:40:00.000-05:00wow! I agree with Susan, great idea and I can't wa...wow! I agree with Susan, great idea and I can't wait til the next installment!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2916622420471059281.post-8644153918204545042009-01-05T19:44:00.000-05:002009-01-05T19:44:00.000-05:00Judy, what a great idea! I loved all 3 sets of qu...Judy, what a great idea! I loved all 3 sets of questions and answers and can't wait for the next one!!!Susan Turneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09864635774677436375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2916622420471059281.post-60250644284423999422008-12-24T13:25:00.000-05:002008-12-24T13:25:00.000-05:00Judy, it seems like you are talking about.... ME!I...Judy, it seems like you are talking about.... ME!<BR/>I am a graphic web designer, working with web all day, it's so easy to keep tracking with your favorite sites, even when i get home, after few hours at work, i sometimes find myself sitting for hours, NOT EATING during those hours (which is a good thing), but it's keeping me away from the studio as you say. i think i will give Loretta's idea a chance -"computer diet" sound good...<BR/>thank you!Iris Mishlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00959390137773980399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2916622420471059281.post-56248805641503311982008-12-15T17:44:00.000-05:002008-12-15T17:44:00.000-05:00I can certainly relate to this post! I love spendi...I can certainly relate to this post! I love spending time on the internet, and it's compounded by the fact that my computer desk is also my creating desk! But often I drift between the two - I'll read some forums/blogs, check e-mail... then I'll shut the lid of the laptop and make something!<BR/>And then I'll hop back on again... but I do admit my time online could be reduced/better spent sometimes!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2916622420471059281.post-86709733501332125122008-12-10T22:41:00.000-05:002008-12-10T22:41:00.000-05:00Hello,Interesting post. I'm not an expert on magaz...Hello,<BR/>Interesting post. I'm not an expert on magazine advertising but generally it's a lot more expensive than utilising the internet for promoting your business.<BR/><BR/>It can definately work for some but the overheads of advertising in a magazine can be crippling (especially producing a worthy advert)<BR/><BR/>How do you guage your return on investment when you advertise in a magazine?.. do you literally ask every customer where they got your details from?<BR/><BR/>regards<BR/>James.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com