I agree! Receiving a thoughtfully wrapped item really does make it feel like a gift. It can really light up an otherwise dull day, It also shows the pride the maker takes in their work.
Hi, Anne. This was so lovely. I happened upon this right before going to bed. I have been thinking about trying to sell online. When I think back to some of my purchases, there's a few that really stick out. You're right; they had all the things you mentioned. One purchase was packaged, and stickered noting its recycled elemental wrapping, that was so beautiful, almost like a collage, that I kept it and framed it. I took care to open it. Another had a story on a postcard about how her series came to be. And, another, which I recieved yesterday, welcomed me to finding their company and had a handmade 4" origami crown inside. I thought, "How did they know I declared myself [jokingly] The Queen where I work?" So, each of these touches makes me stop to smell the flowers so-to-speak, to really look, take in the gifts of joy and beauty more personally. Thank you. On logos... I sort of have one where I took my initials and formed them around a heart shape. Hearts have been forever my favorite shape. On stickers... I have a friend who always mimics me for saying, "Ya know," all the time. One day I was playing around in my sketchbook, drawing self portraits. One, I did in watercolor. I scanned it into Photoshop and popped in a word bubble that said, "Ya know..." I printed it out and forgot about it. Sometime afterward, my friend visited and he spied the printout on my worktable. He stopped short, backed up, grabbed it and he said, "This could be your Brand!" I wasn't looking for a brand. But, ya know, it could be my brand. 😊 Thank you again. This got me thinking. ❤
@@KateColors Kate, I love all of this! thank you for sharing your "gift" opening experiences! I hope you have a great time wrapping up all the artwork you're about to sell😃✨😍 Your "ya know" image and heart logo sound so fun!! They would be great in a personalized art wrapping situation!
Thank you so much for doing this video! This is so valuable to artists who want to sell work. It is important to think of the overall experience of the customer. Personally, It feels so good to receive something that is packaged thoughtfully. Also, I like that you brought out the irresistible factor. We all love things that are shiny and textural and nice to look at.
Wendy, that's really exciting to hear! I just checked out your lovely channel and it sounds like this is the perfect time for you to do just that! Are you thinking some of those gorgeous acrylic works? I'd love to hear how it goes.
@@annelivingstonart Yes, I have a lot of paintings I haven't put up on my site yet as I was still mulling whether to sell originals or prints or both, and where to get prints done, etc. It's becoming clear that getting prints done locally, and also selling originals suits me best. I love the idea of tissue that fits my brand, too.
This was fun. I really enjoyd your collection of artwork, and it's interesting to see how different artists sign, authenticate and wrap their work. I've never ordered work online, and sadly I live in a small cabin without a lot of wall space (much of which is covered in my own works in progress), but I agree that it it a good idea to have small artworks for people who like your style and either don't have a budget for larger works or don't have the space. The last thing I bought was a 6 x 6" wood panel with encaustic, and I was so happy to find something that could fit my space! Thanks for this, Anne!
Thank you, Janina! Yes I don't have much wall space in my house either. Makes it hard when I paint big paintings! Thanks for your comment and for watching! ♥️♥️♥️
Loved seeing all of the pieces you've purchased. Love them all, but that little book of portraits, especially. Wow!!! What a beautiful collection of faces and personalities. How sweet of her to think to do that. I love watching videos of people packing up art to send out. Love those special touches that you're speaking about. Looking forward to seeing all that you come up with and "boop" on your packaging! (Loved that!) 😄🥰 I can't express the giddiness I feel when someone puts even a little sticker in with a purchase I've made. So fun to get those little surprises. Like you said, it makes a girl feel seen and special. 💖 I've sold a handful of pieces, mostly when I worked in acrylics. But have never had a website, never done a show, etc. I know, a real go-getter over here! 😅I need someone to hold my hand. It all seems so daunting. But for now, I'm enjoying creating. 💕
Hadn’t yet thought about selling online. I appreciate your sweet sharing of experiences from both being a purchaser and seller. I have bought items from Etsy where the seller has personalized the experience and how it made me feel to receive the item/s…always brought a smile! Good luck with YOUR online sales, Anne, and I look forward to your future posts! Blessings!
Great video, thanks! Food for thought, was thinking in this age of AI it's more important than ever to show human creativity and authenticity. Love the finished aspects of your collection, e g., certificates and hanging wires etc ~ Nan
Thanks for this. I've had only ONE sale in 2024, and that was a print. My work this year has taken a turn (bigger, abstract expressionism). I've completely alienated my customers/collectors. I've got far too big for my boots. I need to dial it back and get back to reality. I won't stop doing the big abstract expressionism stuff, but I need to remember the guys that have bought my stuff in the past. I used to love wrapping up the paintings, doing all the sweet, personal greetings. And so did the guys I sold to! Thanks for the kick in the butt, I needed this ❤
@@sally-annllewellynartist9362 Oh Sally-Ann, that's tough! I also have my heart stuck in both places: representational and abstract. It's complicated, isn't it? Glad the video was helpful!♥️
Loved your video, so true that many artist discount that other artist are indeed their target market. I have done art markets and come home with art from all my surrounding vendor mates 😂. Love the pieces you showed and the stories.
@@nancye7520 thank you Nancy! I do have a Joannes Fabric and a Michaels near me. I hadn't thought to look at craft places! i'll bet I could also find some thing at one of the thrift stores near me! Thanks for helping me think outside the box♥️
I need that certificate of authenticity. 😊 I love your collection. The E Jack is my favorite. Oh. No now I love the pumpkins. Ohhh the vase. Wow! Would you wire the painting if you are shipping it? I’ve sold around 60 pieces on instagram when I first started. It was a lot to manage and now when I get ready to do it I’ll do it through my website to make it easier to manage. Great thoughtful ideas, Anne. 😊
Thank you, Jackie! I made the certificate of authenticity just using Moo. Yes, I would wire the painting to ship. I am gonna do a video about wiring work! Wow 60 pieces! a) that is awesome and b) holy cow that must have indeed been hard to keep track of on IG!
Hello Anne. I watched this entire video I enjoyed it very much. I liked the stories attached to the pieces of art. How did you go about setting up your online store?
Thank you, Eric! Are you thinking about starting an online shop? I think I could (at some point in the near future) do a quick video about how I do my online shop. I have had one in a couple different configurations in the past.
What works for YOU when you receive something in the mail that you ordered online? Any memorable art-receiving moments?
I agree! Receiving a thoughtfully wrapped item really does make it feel like a gift. It can really light up an otherwise dull day, It also shows the pride the maker takes in their work.
@@cbaxter7837 Yes! Totally, Cathy! 🎁
Hi, Anne. This was so lovely. I happened upon this right before going to bed. I have been thinking about trying to sell online. When I think back to some of my purchases, there's a few that really stick out. You're right; they had all the things you mentioned. One purchase was packaged, and stickered noting its recycled elemental wrapping, that was so beautiful, almost like a collage, that I kept it and framed it. I took care to open it. Another had a story on a postcard about how her series came to be. And, another, which I recieved yesterday, welcomed me to finding their company and had a handmade 4" origami crown inside. I thought, "How did they know I declared myself [jokingly] The Queen where I work?" So, each of these touches makes me stop to smell the flowers so-to-speak, to really look, take in the gifts of joy and beauty more personally. Thank you.
On logos... I sort of have one where I took my initials and formed them around a heart shape. Hearts have been forever my favorite shape.
On stickers... I have a friend who always mimics me for saying, "Ya know," all the time. One day I was playing around in my sketchbook, drawing self portraits. One, I did in watercolor. I scanned it into Photoshop and popped in a word bubble that said, "Ya know..." I printed it out and forgot about it. Sometime afterward, my friend visited and he spied the printout on my worktable. He stopped short, backed up, grabbed it and he said, "This could be your Brand!" I wasn't looking for a brand. But, ya know, it could be my brand. 😊
Thank you again. This got me thinking. ❤
@@KateColors Kate, I love all of this! thank you for sharing your "gift" opening experiences! I hope you have a great time wrapping up all the artwork you're about to sell😃✨😍
Your "ya know" image and heart logo sound so fun!! They would be great in a personalized art wrapping situation!
Thank you for putting this together! Great information for artists which is not typically shown.
I'm so glad you liked it, Cait! Hope it's useful! :)
Thank you so much for doing this video! This is so valuable to artists who want to sell work. It is important to think of the overall experience of the customer. Personally, It feels so good to receive something that is packaged thoughtfully. Also, I like that you brought out the irresistible factor. We all love things that are shiny and textural and nice to look at.
Thank you so much! Very valuable information. I’m just starting to look at selling my work online. This was the best information I’ve found. 🥰
Thanks for sharing all your great ideas. What you’ve suggested has inspired me to get my act together and make my art available to sell.
Wendy, that's really exciting to hear! I just checked out your lovely channel and it sounds like this is the perfect time for you to do just that! Are you thinking some of those gorgeous acrylic works? I'd love to hear how it goes.
@@annelivingstonart Yes, I have a lot of paintings I haven't put up on my site yet as I was still mulling whether to sell originals or prints or both, and where to get prints done, etc. It's becoming clear that getting prints done locally, and also selling originals suits me best. I love the idea of tissue that fits my brand, too.
@@WendyDewarHughes Wonderful! 😍
Great ideas, really gets me thinking. Love the thought of “unwrapping a gift”
Right??? It is so special! Me too!!!
This was fun. I really enjoyd your collection of artwork, and it's interesting to see how different artists sign, authenticate and wrap their work. I've never ordered work online, and sadly I live in a small cabin without a lot of wall space (much of which is covered in my own works in progress), but I agree that it it a good idea to have small artworks for people who like your style and either don't have a budget for larger works or don't have the space. The last thing I bought was a 6 x 6" wood panel with encaustic, and I was so happy to find something that could fit my space! Thanks for this, Anne!
Thank you, Janina! Yes I don't have much wall space in my house either. Makes it hard when I paint big paintings! Thanks for your comment and for watching! ♥️♥️♥️
Loved seeing all of the pieces you've purchased. Love them all, but that little book of portraits, especially. Wow!!! What a beautiful collection of faces and personalities. How sweet of her to think to do that.
I love watching videos of people packing up art to send out. Love those special touches that you're speaking about. Looking forward to seeing all that you come up with and "boop" on your packaging! (Loved that!) 😄🥰 I can't express the giddiness I feel when someone puts even a little sticker in with a purchase I've made. So fun to get those little surprises. Like you said, it makes a girl feel seen and special. 💖
I've sold a handful of pieces, mostly when I worked in acrylics. But have never had a website, never done a show, etc. I know, a real go-getter over here! 😅I need someone to hold my hand. It all seems so daunting. But for now, I'm enjoying creating. 💕
Kari, you are doing SO awesome on your channel. You are rocking it! Seriously!!!
Hadn’t yet thought about selling online. I appreciate your sweet sharing of experiences from both being a purchaser and seller. I have bought items from Etsy where the seller has personalized the experience and how it made me feel to receive the item/s…always brought a smile! Good luck with YOUR online sales, Anne, and I look forward to your future posts! Blessings!
Thank you SO much! I will definitely keep you posted and do updates in case they are helpful. Thanks so much for being here! ❤
Great video, thanks! Food for thought, was thinking in this age of AI it's more important than ever to show human creativity and authenticity. Love the finished aspects of your collection, e g., certificates and hanging wires etc ~ Nan
@@4seasonshelf Nan!! ♥️♥️♥️ Yes, I totally agree.
Thank you Anne for the really helpful information and advice... I love your art collection...♥
You're welcome, Kay! And thank you for watching! ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Thanks for this. I've had only ONE sale in 2024, and that was a print. My work this year has taken a turn (bigger, abstract expressionism). I've completely alienated my customers/collectors. I've got far too big for my boots. I need to dial it back and get back to reality. I won't stop doing the big abstract expressionism stuff, but I need to remember the guys that have bought my stuff in the past. I used to love wrapping up the paintings, doing all the sweet, personal greetings. And so did the guys I sold to! Thanks for the kick in the butt, I needed this ❤
@@sally-annllewellynartist9362 Oh Sally-Ann, that's tough! I also have my heart stuck in both places: representational and abstract. It's complicated, isn't it? Glad the video was helpful!♥️
Loved your video, so true that many artist discount that other artist are indeed their target market. I have done art markets and come home with art from all my surrounding vendor mates 😂. Love the pieces you showed and the stories.
@@Wildflowerartstudio Hahaha that is so relatable! Same here with the coming home with everyone else's work 😅
I really liked your presentation. It was well thought and presented and very informative to anyone new to marketing their artwork. Thank you.
Thank you, CJ, for the kind words! :)
I believe Hobby Lobby carries a few appropriate frames that would take a 6x12 panel. 😊
@@nancye7520 thank you Nancy! I do have a Joannes Fabric and a Michaels near me. I hadn't thought to look at craft places! i'll bet I could also find some thing at one of the thrift stores near me! Thanks for helping me think outside the box♥️
Great tips, thanks so much! ❤
@@JoseeAlana Thank YOU for watching, Josee! ♥️
If you could please coordinate your posting with my work schedule, that'd be great.😂 I got to watch the first minute and 35 seconds. I'll be back! 😄
Hahaha! Thank you, Kari! This one was running a little late...
😂😂😂
@@annelivingstonart😂😂😂
A great video, thank you.
@@sharonalkenbrack2871 thank you, Sharon, for watching!♥️♥️♥️
I need that certificate of authenticity. 😊
I love your collection. The E Jack is my favorite. Oh. No now I love the pumpkins. Ohhh the vase. Wow!
Would you wire the painting if you are shipping it?
I’ve sold around 60 pieces on instagram when I first started. It was a lot to manage and now when I get ready to do it I’ll do it through my website to make it easier to manage.
Great thoughtful ideas, Anne. 😊
Thank you, Jackie! I made the certificate of authenticity just using Moo.
Yes, I would wire the painting to ship. I am gonna do a video about wiring work!
Wow 60 pieces!
a) that is awesome and
b) holy cow that must have indeed been hard to keep track of on IG!
Hello Anne. I watched this entire video I enjoyed it very much. I liked the stories attached to the pieces of art. How did you go about setting up your online store?
Thank you, Eric! Are you thinking about starting an online shop? I think I could (at some point in the near future) do a quick video about how I do my online shop. I have had one in a couple different configurations in the past.
@@annelivingstonartplease DO video how you set up your online store!❤
@@Klayhed Okay, will do!
I like gorgeous nuggets of deliciousness too! 😄
Right?? So hard to resist...
@@annelivingstonart ☺
Can I send you an email
Yes, Glad we could connect! Love your art!