new work
Continuing with the plan to get more work out there in places other than galleries, here’s some New Site Specific work made for a local coffee shop smaller oil paintings made on raised stretchers.
Off Beat
Some art work placed in a high street shop in my local area that sells all sorts of things for the home. I’m trying to find ways of getting paintings seen and hopefully sold in places other than galleries.
The second time of trying to get it right. If we want people to buy artwork then it has to be seen in places other than galleries where often the prices asked are completely out of reach of people who might otherwise think it might be cool to have some original work. As the galleries often keep the difference, I thought it was worth a try anyway. Selling online is also a good option but when it comes to paintings people often tell me they want to see the work IRL. before making up their minds.
Price range: £150 – £190 – exclusive of the shop’s commission – three of the works are framed one isn’t – it will be interesting to see if people state a preference. I never normally frame my work, so finding this a bit uncomfortable. (Adding frames also makes it more expensive, depending on how you do it of course).
Some new painting – closer up
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10 Small Paintings
One solution to being able to get work out there, might be to offer original works in a small format from time to time Just now these 10 small paintings (the smallest is a very miniature 4cm—4 cm, the others only slightly larger but all framed) are up for sale in a shop that sells all kinds of maker’s works. Small means less materials, but not necessarily less time spent, it’s a difficult one to assess; that is: Art is for anyone who likes it, but then it does have to be affordable. : )