Are you too attached to your original artwork? Why we don't want to part with our art!
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- Опубліковано 15 лип 2024
- In this video I answer one of your questions about having a personal attachment to the artwork we create and how to work through it so that we can be more successful in our art career.
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Thank you so much for this video! No one’s really discussing this but not wanting to let go of originals has been a major issue for me. I’ve been wondering why and you’ve hit the nail on the head there with the fear based thinking... super helpful channel! 🙏🏻
Just to say I'm an oil painter not professional but if I do manage to create something that I really like and even surprise myself with a little artistic breakthrough I think it would be hard for me to let that go. Not that anyone is breaking my door down to buy anything.
Oil Paint is delightful to work with, it's my favorite medium!. 🎨
I am a "new" artist so I just cannot even think of selling my originals...YET. But I do know that someday I will have to sell them. Thank you for this video, it has been very helpful because I know that I have to think about this.
Thank you for your comment, Yvette! ☺️
I have watched so many videos of yours in the past few days, and want to say a big thank you! not only you share very valuable information, you share energy of kindness and positivity!!!! thank you! :)
Thank you so very much for your kindness - I'm glad you are finding my videos helpful!! 🙏🏼✨☺️
Not real attached but my wife snagged a sketch/study of a friend of ours dog I did in preparation for a birthday piece I was gonna do for her and framed it and gave it to her haha! I told her it was a sketch and she was like “ no it’s great I’m giving it to her” . I was a little mortified and laughed pretty hard.
I do feel my art is very personal. I’ll do a good one and give that too her too:)
Thank you Ellen for this video! At one point, I decided that if I wanted to make room in my work space and get into new creations, I had to let go of my originals. I want my artwork to give happiness and color into other people's home. My feeling is that this way, I can get to the next step. Best regards, Chantal
so, so true!! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for this, I’m thinking of selling some originals and am struggling letting go. I feel a lot of attachment to them bc I spend a lot of time on them and put a lot of energy and emotion into them. These paintings are like my heart and soul but when I realize that other people will enjoy them more than me having them in a big room I use for storage, I think I might be able to let go.
Hi Ellen.... the joy of selling original work comes later when a customer writes you after many years and just wants to say hi and tell you that the piece they bought from you is their center piece of their collection. It's a good feeling. When I first finish a piece, and I really like it, it is difficult to part with it, but if the price is right, I can always paint again. Good video.
I had to think about this, and came to realize that I like to keep my paintings because they make me feel safe. Seriously, that’s how it came to me (although my reasoning mind wouldn’t have thought of it). I can see my worth in them. They reassure me. I don’t feel as much that way about the ones I don’t love, but I love most of them. Consequently, I really have too many and need to sell some, lol.
Always great to hear what you have to say 😁👍 sorry about the pups 😑
I've never really been reluctant to part with my art. I was a little sad to sell one piece-- it was one where I overcame a lot of fears and stepped in a very new direction-- but even then, I wasn't super attached to it. I think it's because my favorite part of being an artist is making the art and once the art is done (sometimes before), I've already moved on and I'm excited to start something new. I'm happy when one of my originals gets a home because otherwise it will probably sit in a corner collecting dust. (I only have so much wall space you know.) It's way better if it goes to someone who will display and treasure it properly
Great subject. I have sold my work in the past, I have given paintings away to people who I could see really appreciated them. I have only just realised, thanks to your video, the emotions attached to certain paintings since my son died, is why I won't sell, and the other reason, could I ever produce something like this again.
Having these works around me is proof I can do this.
I'm very glad to know you found this video helpful, thank you for your comment!
This is ME! i don't want to part with my originals. I will make copies for friends and family!
You're not alone, Allie!
I am a freelance artist and a Zentangle Teacher. I have created many original artworks, small and large sizes, unique and beautiful, each of a kind. And I tell you, it is weird that I don't find it hard to sell my originals. I don't know, I feel, as long as I am working on my artwork daily and committed to it, I see this as an opportunity to grow. Also, when I do an artpiece, I start with an intention on selling and not keeping it. I try to keep a finished scan copy for myself so that I can put it on my website or elsewhere. I think, its the intention that plays the role while creating artwork.
I think of many of my paintings as my friends and also I’d like to think that my paintings will be left to family members long after I am gone for this reason I have struggled but now I am beginning a new career with my art business and I now know that I will need to part with my paintings because I need space to create new work and to set my business in motion. Thank you for this nice vid.
So sorry for your loss big hugs from New Zealand
Very interesting video!
I'm sorry for your loss, Ellen. Thank you for continuing to share your knowledge and experience with us.
Wow, sorry for your loss. Definitely glad you found Lily.
Yes more blogs!
Glad to see you back 😊
I have also been thinking of putting my art that I'm not so attached to in an art auction. Thanks for sharing.
I'm so glad I'm not the only one. I want to sell some of them the ones that I'm not attached to, but my very favorites it would take a really nice chunk of money to get me to let go. There are some that I have sold that are my best work and that I am really proud of I don't mind that I sold it because they love it so much they actually take it places to show it off. So I made someone really happy and they are advertising they love it so much.
She mentioned the fear of what would become of them.. I personally feel that if someone pays me well for a piece, it's not going to end up in a landfill or thrift shop (although that kind of thing does happen when folks die and others get rid of their belongings..) While I have a few pieces that I'm attached to and wouldn't sell, I'm usually most in love with the latest piece, and older ones "age out" of that "specialness". (lol I made the comment before I finished watching your video and found you had said the same thing.)
Great video Ellen. I want to thank you for the info you shared with us awhile back on having your prints drop shipped. I just sold my first print using Finerworks, and the customer was over the moon with the way it was packaged and the quality of the print. Plus she did think I packed and shipped it myself! So THANK YOU!!!
Karen, that is most wonderful!!! Thank you for reporting back that you had a good experience! So glad you found my video helpful!
I'm so sorry to hear about your fur babies. I feel the some of those feelings when I give one of my originals away.
Rebecca, thank you for your kind words; greatly appreciated. ✨🙏🏼
@@EllenBrennemanStudio ❤
I often have no issue parting with originals, but there are a few I really like (breakthrough moments, subject matter, etc) Those originals I just price a little higher than the others. A teacher once told me that I should never walk away from a sale disappointed, and I still think of that when pricing work today, because ultimately would I rather be sitting with the piece I made or money to buy supplies to create more? Usually the answer is I'd rather sell the work to support creating more work!
Hugs to you for healing. I know how hard it is to lose a fur baby..I have lost a few in the last 3 years. I was like WOW, when you mentioned your fear of that original that you have..its happened to me a few times. Last week I was shocked again by it.."I can't believe how easy that was", and it looks amazing! Thought I was the only one this has happened to. Thanks for sharing that Ellen! 🤗💕🙏
thank you for your comment 😊 I wouldn't think that such a positive thing would initiate a fear within, but it does 🙄 Most of the time I can work through it but there are those times......
I'm so sorry about your precious doggies
Becky, thank you for your kind words, and for your insight on this topic - so appreciate you taking the time to comment ☺️🙏🏼✨
So sorry to hear about your doggies it's so hard to let them go. Lily is gorgeous.
Thank you for your kind words and for contributing to the conversation here - so greatly appreciated!
My gosh I love your videos and love your advice and I’m sorry you’re dogs passed away my dog passed away a couple months ago wish you well ❤️
Oh, I'm so sorry to read that 😔 My condolences to you as well! ❤️
So Thanks for interview with you, I am very glade to listen to you, So some times I left my work for some days because of as you said before me I can't do full time work I do some other work also and for a while I think what and how make a plan for new work I am not joining with other artist I do what I like and I have no ego to be something different from others that I can do better than other It is my own thinking anybody can do a creative job is always free from all no bound with anybody just like a freelance job
So if any question or want to know from me I am always helpful or I also want to know from others because of society never alone from one person always need for each other, many times ago I like to meet you and know what about art society
thanks so much and happy to meet you.
I,m a new artist and haven't sold any work, albeit i have given some pieces away that i wasn't especially attached to. I think I feel my work isn't good enough to sell although i am told that it is. The pieces I think are probably good enough are the ones I am holding on to.
Hi Ellen, thank you for your videos. I love watching them! You mentioned art auctions, I would love to hear more about them, how to find them, how to get into them and how they work ☺️
I will make a point to do a video on this topic; in the meantime, if you search for art auctions on FB you will find many groups that sell their work there 😊
@@EllenBrennemanStudio thank you so much for the idea! It never crossed my mind to search for this on Facebook!!
I'm so sorry about your doggies. It took me 2 yrs to get another lab after my last one passed away. I have the same feelings about some of my originals as you. If there's such a compositional flow & what I consider a perfect rendering of a subject I love I'm afraid I'll not be able to repeat it. Don't know how to overcome it other than to try for another (series?) but then will I want to keep both, haha! Ah, dilemmas...! :) It was nice hearing from you again and if you showed some works in progress that'd be fun! Take care
Thank you for your kind words, Ellen. And also for your feedback - greatly appreciated!
My main problem is that my main model is my daughter. It’s really hard to sell a painting with her in it, lol! But she is my muse!
Thank you for this wonderful, informative video! You mentioned you participate in auctioning art work and how it is motivating to push you to produce work, can you provide more info, in a separate utube on how you do this?
Oh yeah, don't know if I asked already, but could you discuss more information about online auctions even if not about the specific one you participate in? Do they generally contact you via Etsy? Do they seem more focused on wildlife/nature art? Do any have open submissions?
I've just posted my latest video and it is about that very topic; I hope you find it helpful :)
Hello Ellen,
I also do UA-cam videos and have been pretty much absent for more than a year for the same reason. We lost our heart and soul girl and we will never recover from that. It's so hard to get back into being a positive influence. I feel your pain. I'm sorry.
I wanted to ask a question about your "monthly art auctions". Can you tell me what service you use and your experience in that? Thank you. Many blessings. Sandra
I'm so sorry to read this, Sandra; my sympathies to you ❤️ I created a video answering that exact question (about my auctions). Watching it will likely answer your question a bit more thoroughly ☺️ua-cam.com/video/3VbNevrY2I0/v-deo.html
Hi Ellen! How's it going? I wondered if you have any tips for preparing a marketing plan for Christmas please? xx
Hi, Sonia! I am so far behind with the release of my oracle deck, I have absolutely no Christmas plan whatsoever! 😱
@@EllenBrennemanStudio more than enough going on. Xx im doing 4 x 20x20cm canvas and oil xmas scenes for cards.dont know if it will sell though.
The reason I really don't want to sell the originals is because with alcohol inks they fade and I just can't feel right about selling something that will fade in the future. So, prints are what I've figured I would sell when I get to that point. I don't mind selling acrylic pours because they are more stable.
Completely understandable, Belinda - and responsible. Have you not had success with the protective sprays that the AI ink artists recommend?
They are ok but nothing I’m thrilled with. The only thing I feel 100 percent okay with is to use artresin over a creation. I would feel comfortable letting those originals.
Sorry to hear about your pup's.
Selling my artwork used to be difficult for me. Then, like every other art whore, I started charging more for it. A decent price add to the consumer's idea of worth. I paint miniatures in oil. Getting two hundred dollars for a 4 inch by 4 inch canvas does ease the pain and besides, I can always paint another one.
Great attitude, Daniel - and yes, that price point does take the sting out of letting them go, I'm sure!