Art In Sales and marketing
Jan 20, 2024 14:54:03 #
I Live in Tamp a bay Florida. seems a very minute amount of peope are actually purchsing art these days.
I am from Manhattan. My parents had a interiors shop ( funiture. original paintings, sculpture, mirros , lamps etc)
they were notrich but the were able to support three familes. My mother a excellent sales person. She knew how to talk about art. The name of our store was CREATIVE EAST.
I do nort see this type of businesses around now.
Artists continue to produce beautiful paintings and other art endevors .... they do not sell.
I try to promote the sale of art.
What do some of you think about ORIGINAL ART in today's market?
I am from Manhattan. My parents had a interiors shop ( funiture. original paintings, sculpture, mirros , lamps etc)
they were notrich but the were able to support three familes. My mother a excellent sales person. She knew how to talk about art. The name of our store was CREATIVE EAST.
I do nort see this type of businesses around now.
Artists continue to produce beautiful paintings and other art endevors .... they do not sell.
I try to promote the sale of art.
What do some of you think about ORIGINAL ART in today's market?
Jan 20, 2024 15:04:16 #
Each generation has its own likes and desires which change by generation.
Yes, I'll agree, art in general in the home seems to be waning.
For comparison, look at all the collectibles people's grand parents have/had.
Maybe newer generations don't have the funds to "collect" art?
Maybe they're spending much of their income on regular living expenses?
Yes, I'll agree, art in general in the home seems to be waning.
For comparison, look at all the collectibles people's grand parents have/had.
Maybe newer generations don't have the funds to "collect" art?
Maybe they're spending much of their income on regular living expenses?
Jan 20, 2024 15:06:59 #
Yes LOL grandparents and greatgranchdren
My photos hang on the walls of my children's homes
My photos hang on the walls of my children's homes
Jan 20, 2024 15:14:10 #
I have since quit all printing and fully retired from any photo related sales but here is my two cents.
I used to produce canvas and metal prints. I did them all myself so my overhead was pretty low and therefore could undercut the locals selling the same scenes for much more.
I live in Redondo Beach Beach, in Southern California. I have Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach to the north of me.
My photography consisted of mostly beach scenes or maybe special events (the space shuttle flying over us etc.)
I have displayed at art fairs but my most success is setting up a display in my driveway on a fairly busy corner. I know everybody does not have this luxury but it saved me the fee they charge for a booth at a fair and I sold just as much if not more.
What I found was that the people stopping by only wanted Redondo Beach scenes. Manhattan Beach has a beautiful pier (which is way over photographed by others), which I have some really good shots of. But do you think I could sell any? Nope.
The biggest client was parents that had kids going to collage back east somewhere. Especially in the north east. They were always in the market to buy a beach scene to send back to them or give it to them when they come home for the holidays.
There is a gal that has a gallery not far from me. She has beautiful shots of the beach as well as Yosemite etc. All of them are printed on metal at least 40x60. I think she does well but she is in a top rent area so not sure how much profit is involved. Her works sell for like $3,000 and maybe more.
The other thing I found is that now that everybody has a smartphone they all think they are photographers and feel they do not need to pay you much for your work or not buy anything at all. This is the affect that you may be seeing in your observations.
I used to produce canvas and metal prints. I did them all myself so my overhead was pretty low and therefore could undercut the locals selling the same scenes for much more.
I live in Redondo Beach Beach, in Southern California. I have Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach to the north of me.
My photography consisted of mostly beach scenes or maybe special events (the space shuttle flying over us etc.)
I have displayed at art fairs but my most success is setting up a display in my driveway on a fairly busy corner. I know everybody does not have this luxury but it saved me the fee they charge for a booth at a fair and I sold just as much if not more.
What I found was that the people stopping by only wanted Redondo Beach scenes. Manhattan Beach has a beautiful pier (which is way over photographed by others), which I have some really good shots of. But do you think I could sell any? Nope.
The biggest client was parents that had kids going to collage back east somewhere. Especially in the north east. They were always in the market to buy a beach scene to send back to them or give it to them when they come home for the holidays.
There is a gal that has a gallery not far from me. She has beautiful shots of the beach as well as Yosemite etc. All of them are printed on metal at least 40x60. I think she does well but she is in a top rent area so not sure how much profit is involved. Her works sell for like $3,000 and maybe more.
The other thing I found is that now that everybody has a smartphone they all think they are photographers and feel they do not need to pay you much for your work or not buy anything at all. This is the affect that you may be seeing in your observations.
Jan 20, 2024 15:24:56 #
[quote=coolhanduke]I have since quit all printing and fully retired from any photo related sales but here is my two cents.
I used to produce canvas and metal prints. I did them all myself so my overhead was pretty low and therefore could undercut the locals selling the same scenes for much more.
I live in Redondo Beach Beach, in Southern California. I have Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach to the north of me.
My photography consisted of mostly beach scenes or maybe special events (the space shuttle flying over us etc.)
I have displayed at art fairs but my most success is setting up a display in my driveway on a fairly busy corner. I know everybody does not have this luxury but it saved me the fee they charge for a booth at a fair and I sold just as much if not more.
What I found was that the people stopping by only wanted Redondo Beach scenes. Manhattan Beach has a beautiful pier (which is way over photographed by others), which I have some really good shots of. But do you think I could sell any? Nope.
The biggest client was parents that had kids going to collage back east somewhere. Especially in the north east. They were always in the market to buy a beach scene to send back to them or give it to them when they come home for the holidays.
There is a gal that has a gallery not far from me. She has beautiful shots of the beach as well as Yosemite etc. All of them are printed on metal at least 40x60. I think she does well but she is in a top rent area so not sure how much profit is involved. Her works sell for like $3,000 and maybe more.
The other thing I found is that now that everybody has a smartphone they all think they are photographers and feel they do not need to pay you much for your work or not buy anything at all. This is the affect that you may be seeing in your observations.[/quo
I think you are amazing in your marketing skills,,,well thought out and executed.
You just gave me an idea!n I am goin to get some shorts of Hernando Beach amd surounding areas. I can TRY to sell them in a front yard sale ..I'll have nothing to loose... might be fun also
thanks !
I used to produce canvas and metal prints. I did them all myself so my overhead was pretty low and therefore could undercut the locals selling the same scenes for much more.
I live in Redondo Beach Beach, in Southern California. I have Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach to the north of me.
My photography consisted of mostly beach scenes or maybe special events (the space shuttle flying over us etc.)
I have displayed at art fairs but my most success is setting up a display in my driveway on a fairly busy corner. I know everybody does not have this luxury but it saved me the fee they charge for a booth at a fair and I sold just as much if not more.
What I found was that the people stopping by only wanted Redondo Beach scenes. Manhattan Beach has a beautiful pier (which is way over photographed by others), which I have some really good shots of. But do you think I could sell any? Nope.
The biggest client was parents that had kids going to collage back east somewhere. Especially in the north east. They were always in the market to buy a beach scene to send back to them or give it to them when they come home for the holidays.
There is a gal that has a gallery not far from me. She has beautiful shots of the beach as well as Yosemite etc. All of them are printed on metal at least 40x60. I think she does well but she is in a top rent area so not sure how much profit is involved. Her works sell for like $3,000 and maybe more.
The other thing I found is that now that everybody has a smartphone they all think they are photographers and feel they do not need to pay you much for your work or not buy anything at all. This is the affect that you may be seeing in your observations.[/quo
I think you are amazing in your marketing skills,,,well thought out and executed.
You just gave me an idea!n I am goin to get some shorts of Hernando Beach amd surounding areas. I can TRY to sell them in a front yard sale ..I'll have nothing to loose... might be fun also
thanks !
Jan 20, 2024 15:35:14 #
Well, thank you!
Credit for selling out of the garage has to go to a friend of mine that has since passed away.
I owned a photo lab for almost 20 years. Always trying to come up with clever ways to sell things.
Good luck at it.
Please msg me if you have any questions.
Credit for selling out of the garage has to go to a friend of mine that has since passed away.
I owned a photo lab for almost 20 years. Always trying to come up with clever ways to sell things.
Good luck at it.
Please msg me if you have any questions.
Jan 20, 2024 15:43:56 #
cahale
Loc: San Angelo, TX
Ellen101 wrote:
I Live in Tamp a bay Florida. seems a very minute ... (show quote)
Has anyone ever thought about the fact that ancient art (before cameras) was valuable partially because there was no other way to display and preserve noteworthy/beautiful/macabre people/scenes/architecture? Since the invention of cameras, otherwise non-talented people can produce their own preservation of same. I don't know about anyone else, but I very much prefer a photograph of something to a painting/drawing of it. I look at the "masterpieces" and my reaction is usually "ho-hum." But maybe that's just me.
Jan 20, 2024 16:04:12 #
cahale wrote:
Has anyone ever thought about the fact that ancien... (show quote)
Photos/oils/pastels/watercolor/charcoal/pen sketch doesn't matter to us if we like the image.
Jan 20, 2024 16:10:59 #
cahale
Loc: San Angelo, TX
Longshadow wrote:
Photos/oils/pastels/watercolor/charcoal/pen sketch doesn't matter to us if we like the image.
As is your privilege. As I said, maybe it's just me. I also know that if I wanted one of the "great masters" hanging on my wall, I could, for about $15, have it hanging so that at 10 feet you couldn't tell the difference. Since I don't actually care for them, the point is moot.
Jan 21, 2024 08:22:31 #
It is just you re the GREAT MASTERS
lol at least yoou were honest about how you feel
there are times I ask myself ...what's all the hype
lol at least yoou were honest about how you feel
there are times I ask myself ...what's all the hype
Jan 21, 2024 10:34:14 #
I'm still trying to sell out at tent shows. The visitors tell me they love my art, but they have NO WALLS on which to hang it. Modern houses have fewer walls because of "open plan" design. There's no wall behind the couch, which is a typical place to hang art. Exterior walls are filled with windows and doors, so the spaces for hanging are very small. A friend of mine who is quite successful at selling at art fairs has gone to producing very small prints. We'll see how that goes.
Jan 21, 2024 10:40:17 #
AzPicLady wrote:
I'm still trying to sell out at tent shows. The visitors tell me they love my art, but they have NO WALLS on which to hang it. Modern houses have fewer walls because of "open plan" design. There's no wall behind the couch, which is a typical place to hang art. Exterior walls are filled with windows and doors, so the spaces for hanging are very small. A friend of mine who is quite successful at selling at art fairs has gone to producing very small prints. We'll see how that goes.
Jan 21, 2024 11:08:16 #
We relocated about 6 years ago. Took some real paintings by a minor, but known artist to a local dealer. He explained that "people today do not buy paintings". Though it was large (and the reason to consider selling) it hangs in our home today. My wife is an artist and (though we 'fight' for wall space) our home is filled with her paintings, my prints and a few other folks real artworks. Visitors are routinely amazed to see so much art. I guess many folks don't go to museums or galleries these days.
Jan 21, 2024 11:09:47 #
mindzye
Loc: WV
In consideration of your comment on open floor plans> I just a thought here. In the-near?- future we may have a market for holograms that float in open air that depict any scene of image of art - of any time or type.
Turn it on/off at will, timers, upon entry...etc. No need for walls - heck, some corp. may even offer to 'pipe' it in.
sheeesh Who knows??
"Choose your art! For jus $$ a month, you can have the art of your dreams sent to you for your viewing pleasure in your own living space - kitchen, office, living room, bedroom! No need for expensive monetary outlay! Let us help tailor your viewing pleasure, delivered over your Artair module for you! Call one of our experienced art tailors Now for a 10% initial order discount. And live within your art of dreams............
Turn it on/off at will, timers, upon entry...etc. No need for walls - heck, some corp. may even offer to 'pipe' it in.
sheeesh Who knows??
"Choose your art! For jus $$ a month, you can have the art of your dreams sent to you for your viewing pleasure in your own living space - kitchen, office, living room, bedroom! No need for expensive monetary outlay! Let us help tailor your viewing pleasure, delivered over your Artair module for you! Call one of our experienced art tailors Now for a 10% initial order discount. And live within your art of dreams............
Jan 21, 2024 11:23:53 #
Ellen101 wrote:
I Live in Tamp a bay Florida. seems a very minute ... (show quote)
The first clue is that you live in Florida. The percentage of elderly people there is impactful to selling anything. Older people have already accumulated all the art and other items they will need/want for the rest of their lives. Another group of elderly people moved to Florida because it is a good state to retire in -- less taxes, less heating in cooler weather, etc. So many of the residents are on fixed incomes that do not allow for unnecessary purchases.
Back in NY there most likely is not the drop off of art buying you are likely to see in places like Florida.
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