I was invited to participate at an Art Market (?) at a local brewery in Cleveland in April. I’ve spent so much already on shit to use to display my art. I have this unrealistic (I KNOW) idea about how it’s going to look and go. They can’t tell me if it will be outside or inside, just that I get 8x8 foot space. Ugh! Getting drunk might be my ONLY option at some point. Thanks for the tips, Rafi.
Another point I would like to say is never give up on promoting your show, my wife and I was talking to someone the day before the show closed and we invited them to the show . One hour before the show closed these people brought one of my wife's paintings. So no matter how many sales you have had or if u have not sold one painting. Stay positive and keep promoting. I even sold two more photos as we were packing up . Enjoy you amazing artist .
One tip-you may not sell but you may get a commission because someone liked your style but nobody did the image what they as customers want. (That has happened to me a few times
Don't get bummed cause things aren't selling. That helped more than you know. People are always giving me complements but they don't buy. Very frustrating.
I have enjoyed your videos. I have always been creative but never really painted on canvas until now. Now in my early 50s I got past my fear and decided to trust my instincts.
Don't get drunk that's a really hard thing for me to do. luckily I post my art online so i'm not talking to people directly, ironically i'm having a bit of fortified wine while watching this.
This was a very helpful video. I am an animator that also paints and does a lot of figure drawing. I have been to a few art shows displaying my work and I saw many people like how you described. I hope one day to have an animated exhibition or even my painting shown at galleries but I need to build up my brand. Thanks for uploading!!!
Just found your channel...Omg you and your minion (Cle?) are SOOOO funny together! Hope I get a chance to visit one of your exhibitions. I love painting but not sure how to get my work out there. You've really provided some great information. Thank you.
Thank you for the advice.. I´m having an exhibition next week.. I already have IBS over the stress in organizing it, I run a class in southern Spain and decided it would be good to show mine and the classes´work in an art centre, the idea was good, I still have loads to do but have decided to "chill" , listening to you has helped a great deal.. thanks x
Watching the past solo show videos and inspired -just most venues cost. The one that doesn’t cost said yes but then couldn’t get a date confirmed 😅 I don’t get how artists set up on the day with the private view looming. I’m giving myself two days because I too sweat; I need to have it all hung the day before the private view 😅🥰 I’m happy for my art to sell on the ground - this is my private show yes I know there is no art it sold while setting up 😅 Talk to you about solo show possibilities soon, I just fear I’ll spend money setting it up and while be great for being part of the art world it is a risk . I don’t drink being ex alcoholic, so I wouldn’t serve at the show as I don’t like drunk people putting their drinks on top of my prints (it’s happened 🤦🏻♂️) I mean that was at craft fair stall table so on walls should be fine . Hoping people still arrive if have clever smoothies no alcohol - would want something else to entice like a band . If friends happy to do for a % of the sales and risk of free . If only I could play music myself! The private view honestly is the thing that’s stopped me.
What do you say when people get into a long story about how thier son, neice, grandaughter, sister, cousin etc is a great artist and never went to art school talk? They usually dont have pictures of the art when I ask either. Especially when they ignore your work, dont talk to you about your work at all it feels like a subtle put down and they hog up your spot, when you could be talking to a buyer instead?
very cool. Good job ,You have been right onm I be a artist for over 40 years a I do a art work, that people can under stand, I paint backwards in time, I will show you soon?
Hey man... how much time each week do you devote to making vids? Apart from filming, editing and uploading what other considerations are there? Plus can they bring in revenue and is important to shave my legs prior to filming? Hmmmm?
Thank you so much Rafi (and Clee.. spelling?) for your channel. Ive been an artist all my life, but have always spent most my time in the commercial art sector. I’m FINALLY starting to transition into focusing on my own art, and hope to work the art fair circuit in a traveling studio. Any experience or tips on this? Oh! You can see some of my stuff at www.cityoffish.com. You guys are great, thanks again!!
hey man. i’m 19 and i’m having my first solo exhibition in two months. the only problem is that the gallery is in denver but i live in georgia. so i will have no one there to help me. am i just fucked? oh yeah and the show is going for a whole month is that normal?
I enjoy your informative and fun videos so much, Rafi. I recently was given a solo show at our local gallery. I offered to help set up, etc. but the owner of the gallery wanted to plan and do everything on his own. What would you have done in this case?
I just I'm participating in a rotating art show in an adult care facility. I am 73 female asipiring older artist. This will be my first art show. I have 13 paintings. I don't know if anyone will offer to buy but I don't know what prices to offer being a first time artist.
Question: How do you deal with packaging art at shows? What do you put the art into? Also, since you mentioned that you wanted to see our art works, my social media pages (twitter, instagram, facebook) are @illcebran.
What do you recommend for a place to show work? I use to do facebook, but I had a farmville habit and had to give it up. So it has been 4 or 5 years since I've posted there. I also get a lot of weird stuff there. facebook.com/john.gronning.5 the most recent image is a painting of Iris's that I did maybe 2 years ago. I also put this on Etsy, but I really did not like how Etsy seemed to be nickle and dimming me. Charges for a post, charge for advertising. Maybe I've just got a bad attitude about the Etsy thing. Thank you for your time. John
No I think I’m the one who “ glows” (meaning perspires/sweats) More than anyone on the planet. And it’s worse cuz I’m a woman. I’m getting ready to do another show in mid June 😱🥵here in south Florida. Wish me luck on the sweat hog situation 😝😟😱😵😳😝 @artistdebyager
Rafia your don’t does we’re spot on. And I can totally relate to being at the wrong type of shows. It took me a year to figure that one out! I love you and Klee. Keep the vids coming! Www.SeaSprayWatercolors.com
I sell stuff at furry conventions, and if there's anything furries like more than art, it's booze. After partying on Saturday night I kept falling asleep sitting up at my table the next day. Oof.
Oh, you are good! Lots of good info for newbies like me. I've only just found you and have watched 4-5 videos. You guys are hilarious - don't ever lose her 😆. - she's hysterical!!! -- and then your reactions to her comments are priceless!! OK, so I just got my 2nd commission in 24 hours and I'm dang scared! I'd rather do just my stuff and have ppl buy, like they've started to, but friends are saying I should have my own show and do the commissions. Must find a video of yours on that... In this covid-era, do ppl do their own art shows? How? I don't even know how ppl get invited to art shows...and chocolate IS a meal, if you eat it with plenty of sides of chocolate. :). Instagram: ninas_art_musings
Creator on Instagram as megquindraws. Hello, I am newer to actually trying to get my name out there. I kind of just signed up for everything in regards to social media and i'm worried that it may make me look desperate. I just mainly want to share my comics and art and open up shop... which... it's open lol. Do you think it was too soon or should I focus on one type of media and my comic?
Rafi Was Here Studios lol thank you for responding. It's hard starting out but I'm excited to share my stuff. Lol I don't want pity likes or follows or buys. Thank you for sharing your stories btw!
Yeah your wife is awesome 👍😍😂😂😂 chocolate is totally a meal along with bag of crisps I think it would be awesome to see an artist lose it 😂😂 So awesome you wanted to yell at a lady who actually wanted to buy your work 😭😭
Thank you for your tips, humor, and positive outlook. I'm just getting started with going to shows/festivals (first one next weekend). I have some of my pieces posted at facebook.com/AStanderArtandScience. Please check it out and let me know if you have any pointers for me. Thanks again!
I'm making the transition from commercial to fine art and I'm absolutely terrified. So far I've done a Facebook and Instagram page but not sure where to go from there. I don't even know if there is a market for what I'm doing. I'm loving your videos, thank you so much for sharing, it's helping. Here is a link to some pictures of what I'm doing. facebook.com/pg/TNCaldwellFineArt/photos/?ref=page_internal
Your doing Color Field..... Which.... obviously has a following and a market... Look at Rothko... his squares and rectangles sell for millions .... It's so hard for me to bite my tongue on this one. I see color field as the ultimate form of the stereo type of the pretentious artist. "The spft edges represent the strained relationship woth his father...." Ok... sure... cuz that's obvious. White on white is the only color field work that I see as actually brilliant.
@@SeanMahoneyfitnessandart I love Rothko and he's the reason I've started painting again. I find his work very spiritual and am trying to come up with something equally as moving when viewed. I'm playing with texture, color-shifting pigments and multiple layers of clear medium to attempt a three dimensional effect. I have a ways to go before I perfect my technique but I am achieving interesting results. Highly glossy pains suspended on a background of ultra flat black are what I'm playing with now. I wanted an opal look, but so far it looks more like dichroic glass. AS for white on white, it is something I plan to play with eventually. Ad Reinhardt did a series of white on white I absolutely loved and I even did a version using off whites and interference pigments. I had forgotten I had posted here, thanks for the comments. 🙂
Hi Rafi and Klee. I love your videos. I'm hoping to do my first craft show in July. If you want to check out my art: etsyshop/havensart. Thanks again for the videos. I love watching them first things in the morning with my coffee.
I love your tips! I should be taking a nap before I hop in my studio... I'm 35 weeks preggo and look like a beluga whale about to pop with "hefty hefty hefty" bags under my eyes... buuut I can't sleep now that I found your channel and keep watching video after video. I am trying to pop out of my cacoon of just creating art and trying to promote. I'm lost but watching your videos is helping a lot! All of my most recent works are on my instagram @maydewithjlove Please check it out if you have time. I'd love to know what you think!
Rafi Was Here Studios I was just joking. I saw the painting behind you in thos video and it had a symmetrical shadow beneath the nose. I did look at your site. Nice work!
Hi, I have just discovered your channel and love your easy going relaxed attitude. Thanks for sharing your insights. You can see my work on my Instagram page @ callylawsonart, I would love to know what you think. Thanks.
Hey Rafi I just found this channel i just wanted to say I adore your art in the background its sensational, I'm an artist as well i work mostly with acrylic on canvas and ive just started my youtube channel Calypso Skys. I may only be at the beginning of my art journey but it would mean the world to me if you could check out my channel and give me some tips to improve! Keep up the amazing work you do I cant wait to see where your art takes you!!
It cracks me up how many ppl seem to not know that the “girl in the back” is ur wife. Hey girl in the back...👋🏼😂😂😂 They are right about Klee being funny though, and thats all that matters!♥️ I guess 😏😂👍
I think shows are about networking and getting out of the studio and shining your light. No one knows what can become of getting out of your comfort zone of the studio. Sometimes while we think the main goal would be sales, sometimes it’s about making a connection you wouldn’t otherwise have made that ends up paying off big time. Energy works in mysterious ways.
Yes letting more people know you and your art exists, and who you are, what you’re about, what excites you and find out their passions and what excites them . Mutual excitement. They may not buy but years later might say I remember seeing this artists show, “oh really do they have a website or UA-cam ? “ and word of mouth spreads , community grows .
LOL Funny video Rafi! Does your wife always talk from over your shoulder?? lol It certainly pays to have a sense of humor while being an artist, that's for sure! Even in most situations other than art! Thanks for the tips! Yes, artists don't need to or shouldn't go the way of famous Italian painter Modigliani who was an alcoholic and drug addict! In fact, he and his friends other Bohemians went by a little guide book they kept in their pockets that extolled the virtues of using substances i.e. drugs/alcohol like their green Absinthe they all drank during the Bohemian days in Paris in the late 19th century/early 20th centuries! Sadly, his girlfriend and mother of his child jumped out a window to her suicide the day after he died at age 35! Lethal substances might make you feel good in the short time, but in the long time, it consumes even one's art and all people should remember that it only compounds one's problems instead of helping them, more of a hindrance than a help! And costly as well esp these days! Artists need to keep their wits about them! And remember Van Gogh who used to eat his paint and drink turpentine only sold one painting in his lifetime to his brother Theo, an art dealer! There are great documentaries and movies about VanGogh, "Lust for Life" with the late great Kirk Douglas, Michael Douglas's dad, a Hollywood icon! Watch the great film, "Modigliani" with actor Andy Garcia as Modigliani, great film! Modigliani's rival was Picasso who was also the rival of Henri Matisse whose work I love! .Also, "BIG Eyes", another great film about American painter Margaret Keene who recently passed away! I could relate to that in many ways i.e. her toxic dysfunctional malignant narc/sociopathic husband! She had also been co-dependent! Thanks for more awesome tips! Last outdoor art show I was in I was afraid my paintings were going to melt from the hot midday sun like the famous scene from a hit Twilight Zone episode, "The Midnight Sun"! lol
Really great advice. I went to an art festival and one of my all time favorite artists was there and he was a complete jerk and so stern. Yeah i broke up with him that day and refuse to buy his art since. Sad. I hope he watches this video!
Wifey needs to be in all videos. Do not deny her chocolate moments! The two of you make these videos greatly enjoyable.
Im planning my first exhibition, im happy i found you! You're so funny and great, thank you for the advices!
Oh and the girl in the back was funny. I could barely hear her though. Subtitles wouldve help me follow. love your vids just subbed.
Dora P. I know right! Im dying!!!
I was invited to participate at an Art Market (?) at a local brewery in Cleveland in April. I’ve spent so much already on shit to use to display my art. I have this unrealistic (I KNOW) idea about how it’s going to look and go. They can’t tell me if it will be outside or inside, just that I get 8x8 foot space. Ugh! Getting drunk might be my ONLY option at some point. Thanks for the tips, Rafi.
I am having my first solo art show in a month thanks for the tips!
Another point I would like to say is never give up on promoting your show, my wife and I was talking to someone the day before the show closed and we invited them to the show . One hour before the show closed these people brought one of my wife's paintings. So no matter how many sales you have had or if u have not sold one painting. Stay positive and keep promoting. I even sold two more photos as we were packing up . Enjoy you amazing artist .
Ha! I found it! Your shirt is on zazzle! I been wanting that shirt so bad!
One tip-you may not sell but you may get a commission because someone liked your style but nobody did the image what they as customers want. (That has happened to me a few times
Great advice!! Thank you!! I'm an acrylic pour artist and I actually bought one of your paintings 4 years ago. Love it!
Thanks so much for your candor - always real and thats what I need, the true story!
😂🤣so funny... I almost peed my pants... great presentation... I've been guilty of only three "not to do" as per your list 🥂
First: Chocolate is an appetizer. Second: Thank you for sharing your experience Rafi!
Don't get bummed cause things aren't selling. That helped more than you know. People are always giving me complements but they don't buy. Very frustrating.
Chocolate is a food group! 🤣
I have enjoyed your videos. I have always been creative but never really painted on canvas until now. Now in my early 50s I got past my fear and decided to trust my instincts.
Its so good to listen to your experiences. Thank you 😊 keep creating👍🏻 u r a great artist and a u can become a great stand up comedian 😎👏🏻
Don't get drunk that's a really hard thing for me to do. luckily I post my art online so i'm not talking to people directly, ironically i'm having a bit of fortified wine while watching this.
I hire someone to represent me at shows. It's easier on my emotional reserves.
This was a very helpful video. I am an animator that also paints and does a lot of figure drawing. I have been to a few art shows displaying my work and I saw many people like how you described. I hope one day to have an animated exhibition or even my painting shown at galleries but I need to build up my brand. Thanks for uploading!!!
great vids, keep em coming!
Just found your channel...Omg you and your minion (Cle?) are SOOOO funny together! Hope I get a chance to visit one of your exhibitions. I love painting but not sure how to get my work out there. You've really provided some great information. Thank you.
Your videos have a lot of fun. So I had a good time. Thanks ; )
Thank you for the advice.. I´m having an exhibition next week.. I already have IBS over the stress in organizing it, I run a class in southern Spain and decided it would be good to show mine and the classes´work in an art centre, the idea was good, I still have loads to do but have decided to "chill" , listening to you has helped a great deal.. thanks x
Funny guy 😂 also helpful and accurate !
Words of wisdom! thanks!
I can so relate to the bad show thing...lol
Your videos are always informative and entertaining as well! 😁👍🏾
I adore you guys! Love the tips 😊
Question:do you have prints made?of every painting?how do you get prints made?you have a nice personality.
Educational and entertaining as usual :)
Too Funny but so real!!!!! Thank you for sharing this!
If no one buys my art if I had an exhibition, the way I'd see it is yaaay I get to take my work that I like home 🙂
Very funny video!!! I'm new and I think ur art is cool!
Watching the past solo show videos and inspired -just most venues cost. The one that doesn’t cost said yes but then couldn’t get a date confirmed 😅
I don’t get how artists set up on the day with the private view looming. I’m giving myself two days because I too sweat; I need to have it all hung the day before the private view 😅🥰
I’m happy for my art to sell on the ground - this is my private show yes I know there is no art it sold while setting up 😅
Talk to you about solo show possibilities soon, I just fear I’ll spend money setting it up and while be great for being part of the art world it is a risk .
I don’t drink being ex alcoholic, so I wouldn’t serve at the show as I don’t like drunk people putting their drinks on top of my prints (it’s happened 🤦🏻♂️) I mean that was at craft fair stall table so on walls should be fine . Hoping people still arrive if have clever smoothies no alcohol - would want something else to entice like a band . If friends happy to do for a % of the sales and risk of free . If only I could play music myself!
The private view honestly is the thing that’s stopped me.
funny and great tips,tfs
"Am I drunk? Yes, yes you are" LOL!! 🤣🤣🤣
I have opportunity to put art in a couple of restaurants. What should I do/say/ask when I take my artwork? So new to all this. Thank you so much!
2:14 I can’t create art in these conditions ! 😂😂😂
What do you say when people get into a long story about how thier son, neice, grandaughter, sister, cousin etc is a great artist and never went to art school talk? They usually dont have pictures of the art when I ask either. Especially when they ignore your work, dont talk to you about your work at all it feels like a subtle put down and they hog up your spot, when you could be talking to a buyer instead?
Thank you!
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😂😂👏👏 you cracked me up. I am now a subscriber. Thanks gorgeous the info. Hilarious!!!
Great advice. Thank you. --KateColors
very cool. Good job ,You have been right onm I be a artist for over 40 years a I do a art work, that people can under stand, I paint backwards in time, I will show you soon?
Hey man... how much time each week do you devote to making vids? Apart from filming, editing and uploading what other considerations are there? Plus can they bring in revenue and is important to shave my legs prior to filming? Hmmmm?
Thank you so much Rafi (and Clee.. spelling?) for your channel. Ive been an artist all my life, but have always spent most my time in the commercial art sector. I’m FINALLY starting to transition into focusing on my own art, and hope to work the art fair circuit in a traveling studio. Any experience or tips on this? Oh! You can see some of my stuff at www.cityoffish.com. You guys are great, thanks again!!
Oof that beer fest story hurt lol
I did a wine festival once, and it was one of the worst shows of my early career.
hey man. i’m 19 and i’m having my first solo exhibition in two months. the only problem is that the gallery is in denver but i live in georgia. so i will have no one there to help me. am i just fucked? oh yeah and the show is going for a whole month is that normal?
Chocolate comes from a bean, therefore it is a vegetable so it's a vegetarian meal.
Your girl is so awesome ! I Love her. She's so funny
I'll be your underling.
You’re cool dude 😎. Tons of mistakes here too LOL
This so hilarious 🤣 and true. 😁
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"You guys know how i feel about hot" LMBO!!!! "Get my tongue to 'do' words"
There are no how to do absolutions..the ratios fluctuate.
I enjoy your informative and fun videos so much, Rafi. I recently was given a solo show at our local gallery. I offered to help set up, etc. but the owner of the gallery wanted to plan and do everything on his own. What would you have done in this case?
Thanks, Rafi
I just I'm participating in a rotating art show in an adult care facility. I am 73 female asipiring older artist. This will be my first art show. I have 13 paintings. I don't know if anyone will offer to buy but I don't know what prices to offer being a first time artist.
Pricing is in constant change as you keep growing. Don’t overthink what someone would pay, just what you think is fair for you.
Rafi.........thanks for the videos.How do you charge on the spot ? Check.........app........which one ?
Rafi......what should I draw?
chocolate is TOTALLY a meal. Just ask my wife. I eat chocolate bars like that all the time. LOL
Klee needs to be mic'd.
Chocolate is TOTALLY a meal. LOL
Wait, you don't like the heat and you live in Pensacola?
#5 Don’t trash your art to a visitor, or ignore visitors
Chocolate IS TOO a meal!!!
Question: How do you deal with packaging art at shows? What do you put the art into?
Also, since you mentioned that you wanted to see our art works, my social media pages (twitter, instagram, facebook) are @illcebran.
What do you recommend for a place to show work? I use to do facebook, but I had a farmville habit and had to give it up. So it has been 4 or 5 years since I've posted there. I also get a lot of weird stuff there. facebook.com/john.gronning.5 the most recent image is a painting of Iris's that I did maybe 2 years ago. I also put this on Etsy, but I really did not like how Etsy seemed to be nickle and dimming me. Charges for a post, charge for advertising.
Maybe I've just got a bad attitude about the Etsy thing.
Thank you for your time.
John
No I think I’m the one who “ glows” (meaning perspires/sweats) More than anyone on the planet. And it’s worse cuz I’m a woman. I’m getting ready to do another show in mid June 😱🥵here in south Florida. Wish me luck on the sweat hog situation 😝😟😱😵😳😝 @artistdebyager
Sooo funny!
Rafia your don’t does we’re spot on. And I can totally relate to being at the wrong type of shows. It took me a year to figure that one out! I love you and Klee. Keep the vids coming! Www.SeaSprayWatercolors.com
Ohhh, haven't we all made those mistakes :) LOL
I sell stuff at furry conventions, and if there's anything furries like more than art, it's booze.
After partying on Saturday night I kept falling asleep sitting up at my table the next day. Oof.
Oh, you are good! Lots of good info for newbies like me. I've only just found you and have watched 4-5 videos. You guys are hilarious - don't ever lose her 😆. - she's hysterical!!! -- and then your reactions to her comments are priceless!! OK, so I just got my 2nd commission in 24 hours and I'm dang scared! I'd rather do just my stuff and have ppl buy, like they've started to, but friends are saying I should have my own show and do the commissions. Must find a video of yours on that... In this covid-era, do ppl do their own art shows? How? I don't even know how ppl get invited to art shows...and chocolate IS a meal, if you eat it with plenty of sides of chocolate. :). Instagram: ninas_art_musings
8:13 LOL
Creator on Instagram as megquindraws.
Hello, I am newer to actually trying to get my name out there. I kind of just signed up for everything in regards to social media and i'm worried that it may make me look desperate. I just mainly want to share my comics and art and open up shop... which... it's open lol. Do you think it was too soon or should I focus on one type of media and my comic?
Rafi Was Here Studios lol thank you for responding. It's hard starting out but I'm excited to share my stuff. Lol I don't want pity likes or follows or buys. Thank you for sharing your stories btw!
chocolate is a meal.
Yeah your wife is awesome 👍😍😂😂😂 chocolate is totally a meal along with bag of crisps
I think it would be awesome to see an artist lose it 😂😂
So awesome you wanted to yell at a lady who actually wanted to buy your work 😭😭
Thank you for your tips, humor, and positive outlook. I'm just getting started with going to shows/festivals (first one next weekend). I have some of my pieces posted at facebook.com/AStanderArtandScience. Please check it out and let me know if you have any pointers for me. Thanks again!
👌 calif U.S.A.Ok
#3 fse
I'm making the transition from commercial to fine art and I'm absolutely terrified. So far I've done a Facebook and Instagram page but not sure where to go from there. I don't even know if there is a market for what I'm doing. I'm loving your videos, thank you so much for sharing, it's helping. Here is a link to some pictures of what I'm doing. facebook.com/pg/TNCaldwellFineArt/photos/?ref=page_internal
Your doing Color Field.....
Which.... obviously has a following and a market... Look at Rothko... his squares and rectangles sell for millions ....
It's so hard for me to bite my tongue on this one.
I see color field as the ultimate form of the stereo type of the pretentious artist. "The spft edges represent the strained relationship woth his father...."
Ok... sure... cuz that's obvious.
White on white is the only color field work that I see as actually brilliant.
@@SeanMahoneyfitnessandart I love Rothko and he's the reason I've started painting again. I find his work very spiritual and am trying to come up with something equally as moving when viewed. I'm playing with texture, color-shifting pigments and multiple layers of clear medium to attempt a three dimensional effect. I have a ways to go before I perfect my technique but I am achieving interesting results. Highly glossy pains suspended on a background of ultra flat black are what I'm playing with now. I wanted an opal look, but so far it looks more like dichroic glass. AS for white on white, it is something I plan to play with eventually. Ad Reinhardt did a series of white on white I absolutely loved and I even did a version using off whites and interference pigments. I had forgotten I had posted here, thanks for the comments. 🙂
Hi Rafi and Klee. I love your videos. I'm hoping to do my first craft show in July. If you want to check out my art: etsyshop/havensart. Thanks again for the videos. I love watching them first things in the morning with my coffee.
Maybe the Great Masters were moody because they were inhaling lots of toxins.
"Make ALL the mistakes!l
When you are curating a solo show, how do you choose which artworks to include and how many artworks should you select?
@thewaitressingartistclub
Depends on the space and I just go with my gut. There is no telling what will sell so I just pick what I want to see at the show.
I love your tips! I should be taking a nap before I hop in my studio... I'm 35 weeks preggo and look like a beluga whale about to pop with "hefty hefty hefty" bags under my eyes... buuut I can't sleep now that I found your channel and keep watching video after video.
I am trying to pop out of my cacoon of just creating art and trying to promote. I'm lost but watching your videos is helping a lot!
All of my most recent works are on my instagram @maydewithjlove
Please check it out if you have time. I'd love to know what you think!
How much for the blue hitler behind you in the video? Seriously how much?
Rafi Was Here Studios I was just joking. I saw the painting behind you in thos video and it had a symmetrical shadow beneath the nose. I did look at your site. Nice work!
Bloody funny!!! I just set up a show and this had me LOL-ING! IG: gailhodgsonartist
Hi, I have just discovered your channel and love your easy going relaxed attitude. Thanks for sharing your insights. You can see my work on my Instagram page @ callylawsonart, I would love to know what you think. Thanks.
Hey Rafi I just found this channel i just wanted to say I adore your art in the background its sensational, I'm an artist as well i work mostly with acrylic on canvas and ive just started my youtube channel Calypso Skys. I may only be at the beginning of my art journey but it would mean the world to me if you could check out my channel and give me some tips to improve! Keep up the amazing work you do I cant wait to see where your art takes you!!
@@Rafiwashere thank you so much I post every Wednesday so there's going to be a new video tomorrow too
love these vids, cracked me up at "don't be a drunk artist" haha... here's my art ;) facebook.com/jasonedoucettefineart/
thanks :)
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Don't get drunk, taking notes 😂
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LOL!
@@Rafiwashere you would think it’s a joke but I am going to be near ny for college break and I would love to at least intern lol!🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
It cracks me up how many ppl seem to not know that the “girl in the back” is ur wife. Hey girl in the back...👋🏼😂😂😂 They are right about Klee being funny though, and thats all that matters!♥️ I guess 😏😂👍
I think shows are about networking and getting out of the studio and shining your light. No one knows what can become of getting out of your comfort zone of the studio. Sometimes while we think the main goal would be sales, sometimes it’s about making a connection you wouldn’t otherwise have made that ends up paying off big time.
Energy works in mysterious ways.
Yes letting more people know you and your art exists, and who you are, what you’re about, what excites you and find out their passions and what excites them . Mutual excitement. They may not buy but years later might say I remember seeing this artists show, “oh really do they have a website or UA-cam ? “ and word of mouth spreads , community grows .
"Don't be a diva" hahah! Thank you for these videos, they are so informative, I'm loving them all! :)
informative and hilarious
Voice of the girl in a back made me laugh 😂😂🤣.I agree with everything you said, thanks from other artist 👍😊
LOL Funny video Rafi! Does your wife always talk from over your shoulder?? lol It certainly pays to have a sense of humor while being an artist, that's for sure! Even in most situations other than art! Thanks for the tips! Yes, artists don't need to or shouldn't go the way of famous Italian painter Modigliani who was an alcoholic and drug addict! In fact, he and his friends other Bohemians went by a little guide book they kept in their pockets that extolled the virtues of using substances i.e. drugs/alcohol like their green Absinthe they all drank during the Bohemian days in Paris in the late 19th century/early 20th centuries! Sadly, his girlfriend and mother of his child jumped out a window to her suicide the day after he died at age 35!
Lethal substances might make you feel good in the short time, but in the long time, it consumes even one's art and all people should remember that it only compounds one's problems instead of helping them, more of a hindrance than a help! And costly as well esp these days! Artists need to keep their wits about them! And remember Van Gogh who used to eat his paint and drink turpentine only sold one painting in his lifetime to his brother Theo, an art dealer! There are great documentaries and movies about VanGogh, "Lust for Life" with the late great Kirk Douglas, Michael Douglas's dad, a Hollywood icon! Watch the great film, "Modigliani" with actor Andy Garcia as Modigliani, great film! Modigliani's rival was Picasso who was also the rival of Henri Matisse whose work I love! .Also, "BIG Eyes", another great film about American painter Margaret Keene who recently passed away! I could relate to that in many ways i.e. her toxic dysfunctional malignant narc/sociopathic husband! She had also been co-dependent! Thanks for more awesome tips! Last outdoor art show I was in I was afraid my paintings were going to melt from the hot midday sun like the famous scene from a hit Twilight Zone episode, "The Midnight Sun"! lol
Really great advice. I went to an art festival and one of my all time favorite artists was there and he was a complete jerk and so stern. Yeah i broke up with him that day and refuse to buy his art since. Sad. I hope he watches this video!