– But who will do all this?
– Of course, you yourself!
And in conclusion. It pains me to see people seeking buyers for works of good craftsmanship. It pains me to see these identical posts asking for help in various groups. It pains me to read about how artists and their families have no money or how good paper is expensive."
I provide practical information for this purpose. And not only me, other artists too, thank them, participate in discussions, offer advice, share experiences. This is truly invaluable and worth a lot. A friendly atmosphere in our group. You're safe here. Take it. Ask questions. Inquire. Discuss.
So, I've written everything, what should I do next?
Actually, it's an interesting question. You need to show your work to dealers and galleries, as well as independently seek clients. Voice in the audience: "Bring valerian! The artist feels bad! Is there a doctor in the house?"
If you now ask where to find addresses, passwords, and secret signs, your diagnosis will be ready instantly. You don't know how to use search engines and navigate through the clutter of the internet to find the necessary information? You can't navigate among discussions where critics and art lovers gather in any form of representation? If you can't, then you're hopeless and useless. What about sales and profits?
If you understand that you'll have to hustle, that's already not bad. You can select suitable options based on the genre of your subjects and your execution technique. For example, there's no point in sending a realistic landscape or still life to groups, communities, or galleries focused on surrealism or figurative art. Got it? Well done.
After sending your portfolios to a dozen email addresses and not receiving a response, you can confidently send them anywhere. To all possible addresses related to art. Maybe your business card will finally appear, and you'll learn how to leave it in the hands of other people. And even take their business cards. However, sooner or later, the day when you receive positive feedback will come. Assuming you're smart and did everything right.
Stop taking failures so painfully.
About Prices for Paintings
The question of pricing is perhaps one of the most complex for artists. Always. Always! You'll hear polar opinions, from "why so expensive" to "why so cheap." And they'll add, in a friendly whisper: "Tell me, can you even paint?" I suggest we silence this whisper and sideline discussions about artistic and masterpiece value.