tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240116586667154878.post3748589295832060415..comments2012-08-21T05:58:27.401-04:00Comments on The Midlife Artist - Becoming the Artists We Always Knew We Were!: Selling Art in a CoffeeshopRobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05094143833339933256noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240116586667154878.post-80505551487569236602009-01-27T19:02:00.000-05:002009-01-27T19:02:00.000-05:00Thank you for sharing that story. Your friend had...Thank you for sharing that story. Your friend had a very laid back but thorough approach.<BR/><BR/>Excellent!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240116586667154878.post-31123808024659996922009-01-09T07:10:00.000-05:002009-01-09T07:10:00.000-05:00Joni, welcome here! Go for it, girl! Don't forge...Joni, welcome here! Go for it, girl! Don't forget pet stores and doggie daycares, either.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05094143833339933256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240116586667154878.post-85790908332465399732009-01-08T13:45:00.000-05:002009-01-08T13:45:00.000-05:00i have been thinking about oing to vets and groome...i have been thinking about oing to vets and groomers with cards and a painting and you all have given me the courage to do it :) ThanksAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09494308372028760927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240116586667154878.post-82063546943657944162009-01-07T18:27:00.000-05:002009-01-07T18:27:00.000-05:00Steve, you know, ppl think "sales" means some kind...Steve, you know, ppl think "sales" means some kind of mind game. I've seen in my "real life" and with art that often it's giving information, being available and being okay if they pass.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for joining us!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05094143833339933256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240116586667154878.post-84256545769193372542009-01-06T21:52:00.000-05:002009-01-06T21:52:00.000-05:00Great story!It's basic sales/marketing.That's what...Great story!<BR/><BR/>It's basic sales/marketing.<BR/><BR/>That's what ya gotta do. Follow up and get other people to help sell your work the way he did.<BR/><BR/>-Steve<BR/>art-teaches.blogspot.comStevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14890416896148079247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240116586667154878.post-57637277409358864182009-01-06T16:00:00.000-05:002009-01-06T16:00:00.000-05:00Thanks, Tina!Pam, I'm sorry I have to disagree, I ...Thanks, Tina!<BR/>Pam, I'm sorry I have to disagree, I think dog and cat art goes EVERYWHERE!!<BR/><BR/>I have had a lot of success with vets offices, too. Great that you have your appt. to show in the good coffee shops! It's nice to have a goal to work toward.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05094143833339933256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240116586667154878.post-76525800479682646112009-01-06T11:55:00.000-05:002009-01-06T11:55:00.000-05:00Hey - thanks for linking me Robin!I have art in on...Hey - thanks for linking me Robin!<BR/><BR/>I have art in one coffee shop now - it's not in the busiest part of town but I noticed that they had other art hanging. That is really just for exposure and there have been no sales there. I have a card with price, etc in the lower right corner of the frame.<BR/><BR/>Because we're near a very touristy area there area a couple of popular places (a coffee shop and a restaurant) that have a long waiting list - so I'm signed up to show for one month at each of those places next fall. They have their system all worked out - there are small tags stuck to the wall beside the art and an artist bio posted just inside the door.<BR/><BR/>I'm also hanging things in local vet clinics (that was less scary for me than the coffee shops LOL! But it's weird to go in not for a consult but to pitch my art!). And am speaking with local groomers and pet boutiques. Basically - my pictures of cats and dogs wouldn't look good in a restaurant, so I look for businesses that suit the subject matter - where both the business owner and I can benefit.<BR/><BR/>Lastly - I am trying to branch out. Within the things that artistically intrigue me I'm trying to make some art that I think will be of interest to some of the .. less eager local venues. We'll see what happens with that.<BR/><BR/>I hope other people post what they are doing!!<BR/><BR/>- PamCat-in-a-Boxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03307252367902933805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240116586667154878.post-26764802851646009962009-01-04T16:46:00.000-05:002009-01-04T16:46:00.000-05:00Have to say that after bookmarking this to refer t...Have to say that after bookmarking this to refer to later myself, I've already given the link here 3 times on other forums to people! Such a great story and great ideas.Tina Mammoserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18407199513409994699noreply@blogger.com