My eldest daughter, Chandi, has been waiting for a new entry from me , so I thought I had better get to it! My excuse for not posting is that the only news is that its still snowing here!!!!????? I dream of New Mexico...Hawaii...don't get me wrong, I appreciate my life but still dream of more. Yes, I'm into the Law of Attraction and gratitude.
I spend most of my time in doors on my treadmill, painting most days- getting ready for our summer season or I'm readying files for online sales and print sales of my originals. I'm also working and studying with many coaches online to change my thinking and my life, which brings me to marketing for artists. What I'd like to discuss today is something I would like to change - most Islanders don't buy artwork. Whats up with that?
The solution? Marketing. I have a plan to put my paintings up for sale in non traditional outlets.
One of my favorite places in Charlottetown is my hair salon AND its my favorite clothing boutique, ABSOLUTLY FABULOUS . They are in the process of expanding, and I thought I'd put some of my more fun abstracts in their salon. They are thrilled. I am thrilled. By placing my art in a non threatening atmosphere I may attract more Island buyers and inspire them to purchase. Many people find art galleries intimidating, or simply just don't go, so I will put them where they do go. Many local artists put their works in local coffee shops, but people don't really seem to buy there, maybe because they are only thinking of spending money on a coffee.
Another idea of mine is to try furniture galleries, and approaching local architects and designers. I mean you need a painting over the couch, yes you do! This is why I decided to participate in the Island Life show at the Confederation Centre ( see earlier blog entry). They will have designer furniture, as well as other home and life items. It is an unconventional way to show my work. I do very well at THE DUNES STUDIO GALLERY in Brackley Beach, I believe because besides being a breathtaking building, art is displayed with furniture, pottery, wood bowls. Its a life store. It works. Its world class.
SO any furniture stores out there interested in my idea??? You'll be hearing from me soon.