OK, no excuses. My house is currently gutted from mold. Our contractor took money and ran. Our son got really sick from the mold....I’m not kidding here, he couldn’t walk. We have no kitchen, walls, etc, and my ONLY sanity is painting every day to plan for a future art show I will throw. I don’t know when, because I live in a broken cave. My Etsy store doesn’t even have listings right now because our life is in such a shambles....but I plan for a show and build up work for that day😉 It will come. Thanks for helping me keep my chin up Rafi.
You have an amazing soul Rafi. I have seen about 5-6 videos of yours already in a row and i can tell that you are a amazing person and that your tips are the TRUTH of the art world and has only motivated my spark even brighter. thank you man! God bless that you are a real artist and you have gotten my sub! Keep rocking it! I know this video is older and I have a lot of videos to watch. chears - Benjamin
Rafi, Wonderful video as usual. As soon as I saw the headline, I knew you were going to disappoint those looking for the easy solution. Your advice is spot on. Something I've found really useful is to start documenting my town in my spare time or when I hit creative blocks. I started this Facebook page called "Streets Of Juneau," where the whole purpose is to capture local stories and crafts, which actually leads to positive relationships with folks who could convert to customers. I've been giving away alot of paintings too just for extra good karma. Two of the companies I've done some free marketing for have already offered me a First Friday slot, and I secured a show for valentine's. I know this might not be an option for someone who puts alot of hours into one painting, but I can blow out ten in an afternoon once the stencil is cut, so it works well for me. As always, I appreciate your hustle. I think one of the reasons you succeed is that your videos really do provide alot of value to the community without a sales pitch at the end. Rock on.
Thank you, Rafi! You opened my eyes not only to how to find collectors, but you showed me much more: why should I want to find them? The answer is: because I really want to find people who are close to me in spirit, with whom I have common values and views. And if I can do this by expressing myself in my paintings - it will be just great! Thank you for opening this point of view to me: now I’m not afraid to open my soul in my work and show people my pictures, now I really want to! You are the best! From Sibiria with love ❤😁
Omg why does Klee crack me up so much!? 😂😂😂 I love y'all. I've been beating around the bush lately, making excuses for not working and not keeping up with my social media but gosh darn it I need to get 'er done! lol (I really don't talk like that lol) I love y'all! Have a great New Years!!
Thank you so much for this very practical wisdom. I've experienced exactly what you've said with my own collectors, but really loved the part of showing it publicly to find new ones...most of mine have been friends or folks who saw the work online, but as I am getting ready for my first solo show here in Seattle, this was very helpful to set my perspective and heart in the relationship aspect of creating art...it really is about relationships and connections ...thank you
Rafi, when you said you put lots of stuff in your cart and then in the end you put it all,...most all, back. And Klee 😆😂🤣 says, but do you put it all back where it belongs...😆😂🤣🤣🤣 Cuz that's the same thing I do😄.... but, no 🙄🤫I don't put it all back where it belongs....just the stuff I remember where it goes... 😬
Those aren't "art collectors" they're art INVESTORS.Your art only aquires financial investment value once it's INTERNATIONALLY FAMOUS.Then those art investors will show up from no where.They'll buy your art as an investment (irregardless of how they feel about it) and they'll hold on to it until the price of your art goes up and then they'll SELL it to make money on their investment.The more famous your art becomes the more financial investment value it has.
Love the cart comment, my husband does the EXACT SAME THING. He asked me to type in that the similarities between you and your wife and he and I are uncanny.
How does an artist cope with dumpster fate? For example, if a collector is aged 90 years, an original might have about 3 years of love before the collector falls off the perch and the kids haul granny's bizarre art festival collection of sea oat paintings (or any other genre/artist) to the thrift store (better fate) or the dumpster. There's kind of an emotional bond with originals so should we just be at peace that since originals will just have dumpster fate as part of the grand cycle of life - whether on our death or the death of the collector and we've just spread some spiritual happiness by letting go? Personally I'm doing prints until I can (a) come to that spiritual place or (b) realize the dream of doing art full time and feel like I can let some of them go or (c) I run out of space at home and no one will rent me more storage units (LOL on (c)). You may have already talked about it, I haven't seen all your awesome videos yet!
Thanks! There really is something to positive thinking that affects outcomes. I spend lots of time in thrift stores and see some art projects but on reflection, in many years only a few gallery/art festival level originals. Did rescue one that I enjoy - a small landscape of the local area. Your videos are really relevant to the thinking obstacles which are difficult to overcome - I've been using them to encourage my husband in doing online lectures in his areas of science & government. He's fantastic and he really needs to let the world know. Your videos have been a real blessing to us.
Oh my goodness! You're like 1 in 1000 that pronounces my name correctly! Thank you for the advice! I've been entering every local show that I can, and have branched out to applying to residencies. Fingers crossed that the Glacier National Park people think that I'm good enough for the residency! Also, all my hard work (thanks for the inspiration to work even harder and kick butt) has landed me as the Featured Artist in the Minot Daily this week! www.minotdailynews.com/life/arts-entertainment/2017/12/meet-the-artist-shantelle-r-carey-uhrmacher/
I do have a question. 😊 How do you get people from stealing your artwork? I sell on Etsy and they want you to have good size pixels. It has kept me off of social media.
If your only reason to be at a show is to sell your work you are missing out on 80% of the experience. You are showing your work. The show is a museum of your work and people are seeing and enjoying and engaging with the art and you. I’m this, totally aside from the commerce, is magic. Calling these people “tire kickers” is effing disrespectful, and if you don’t appreciate them you ought to keep your art in an effing closet and only sell on line instead of taking up space with living people.
I just did a holiday boutique for a local elementary school a few weeks ago, it was the first time I've really put my work out there and as an introvert I was really freaked out and nervous. :/ From a monetary point of view I broke even with the cost of the space, business cards, etc. but I'd say it was an overall positive experience because people(especially the other vendors)were so kind and encouraging! I even made a sale from someone who took one of my cards and contacted me later. :) Thanks for the great advice. -NIA
All that you say is true but at the end of the day the art collectors have found me---or in layman terms and leaving out the word art it is just called repeat business which can be the largest amount of your sales by the end of the show. People who collect my work can be 50% of my show business . New customers are my new collectors at the next show and so it goes.....
I really don’t have the health to do that many art shows; I may start with the flea market that’s once a month, great vibe , music and foot fall, and I sold prints at my first one. So I may return to that plus the art trail once a year (I could do a art trail every month as different locations but gotten to know the organisers and only so much energy allows ) So I guess it’s working with what my fatigue levels allow; plus actually paint and keep my life going, find the life style . Putting self out there I think online but there are things I could do on a more regular basis and become known as someone who is at the flea market, it’s only a 6 hour day but lots of people going through :) It’s just managing my time effectively :) There is more I can do to make it happen, just have to manage it within the energy levels. I’m sure I’m not alone with those who are even worse with their health and find a way 🥰 Carving a nice little life for myself and thankful I have the art within that
meh, i felt like this was more of a rant towards your younger self (art collectors are people too stoopid!) rather than a clear set of actionable steps. any artist reading this i recommend brainard carey's videos on how to meet art collectors. 3 minutes in and he gives much clearer advice
This is such a unique way to explain artists and collectors. I think I'm going to approach my thinking of collectors in a different way. I don't think I have many collectors, probably maybe that I have.. one? But I think I would like to approach and cultivate a relationship with him and others in the future.
Haha I do exactly the same thing when I shop😂😂😂 Sometimes I put it back in it’s correct place.... but sometimes I put it on a random shelf an run 🏃♀️ 🏃♀️🏃♀️ 🤣🤣
Quick question about business cards... Do you always include your phone number? When I started in Missouri I added my number, and I ended up getting a bunch of creepy calls, so now I just have my website address and my email on my card.
OK, no excuses. My house is currently gutted from mold. Our contractor took money and ran. Our son got really sick from the mold....I’m not kidding here, he couldn’t walk. We have no kitchen, walls, etc, and my ONLY sanity is painting every day to plan for a future art show I will throw. I don’t know when, because I live in a broken cave. My Etsy store doesn’t even have listings right now because our life is in such a shambles....but I plan for a show and build up work for that day😉 It will come. Thanks for helping me keep my chin up Rafi.
Hi Anne, are you based in the UK? 😊 So sorry to hear the builder has done a runner. That's disgusting! I hope you have sorted the matter now?
You have an amazing soul Rafi. I have seen about 5-6 videos of yours already in a row and i can tell that you are a amazing person and that your tips are the TRUTH of the art world and has only motivated my spark even brighter. thank you man! God bless that you are a real artist and you have gotten my sub! Keep rocking it! I know this video is older and I have a lot of videos to watch. chears - Benjamin
Thank you very much Rafi, it means alot! Keep it up with the noble craft as well man. :) #Artistswillalwaysrise
Your wife is awesome
You guys are crazy fun, very informative and down to earth, thanks.
Rafi,
Wonderful video as usual. As soon as I saw the headline, I knew you were going to disappoint those looking for the easy solution. Your advice is spot on. Something I've found really useful is to start documenting my town in my spare time or when I hit creative blocks. I started this Facebook page called "Streets Of Juneau," where the whole purpose is to capture local stories and crafts, which actually leads to positive relationships with folks who could convert to customers. I've been giving away alot of paintings too just for extra good karma. Two of the companies I've done some free marketing for have already offered me a First Friday slot, and I secured a show for valentine's. I know this might not be an option for someone who puts alot of hours into one painting, but I can blow out ten in an afternoon once the stencil is cut, so it works well for me. As always, I appreciate your hustle. I think one of the reasons you succeed is that your videos really do provide alot of value to the community without a sales pitch at the end. Rock on.
Thank you, Rafi! You opened my eyes not only to how to find collectors, but you showed me much more: why should I want to find them? The answer is: because I really want to find people who are close to me in spirit, with whom I have common values and views. And if I can do this by expressing myself in my paintings - it will be just great! Thank you for opening this point of view to me: now I’m not afraid to open my soul in my work and show people my pictures, now I really want to! You are the best! From Sibiria with love ❤😁
Omg why does Klee crack me up so much!? 😂😂😂 I love y'all. I've been beating around the bush lately, making excuses for not working and not keeping up with my social media but gosh darn it I need to get 'er done! lol (I really don't talk like that lol) I love y'all! Have a great New Years!!
Thank you so much for this very practical wisdom. I've experienced exactly what you've said with my own collectors, but really loved the part of showing it publicly to find new ones...most of mine have been friends or folks who saw the work online, but as I am getting ready for my first solo show here in Seattle, this was very helpful to set my perspective and heart in the relationship aspect of creating art...it really is about relationships and connections ...thank you
you and your wife rock! thanks again
Man, I can't imagine how crazy it must have been doing that many shows! Props!
Thats a lot of well spoken advice from an experienced artist.
Great job and beautiful art work💕💕😘
That is pretty much what I figured. That is how I have been finding people.
Rafi, when you said you put lots of stuff in your cart and then in the end you put it all,...most all, back. And Klee 😆😂🤣 says, but do you put it all back where it belongs...😆😂🤣🤣🤣 Cuz that's the same thing I do😄.... but, no 🙄🤫I don't put it all back where it belongs....just the stuff I remember where it goes... 😬
interesting about collectors being like minded and people you'd develop a relationship with.
Hear! Hear! I found myself nodding my head in agreement for most of this video. Thanks for this awesomeness! :)
Those aren't "art collectors" they're art INVESTORS.Your art only aquires financial investment value once it's INTERNATIONALLY FAMOUS.Then those art investors will show up from no where.They'll buy your art as an investment (irregardless of how they feel about it) and they'll hold on to it until the price of your art goes up and then they'll SELL it to make money on their investment.The more famous your art becomes the more financial investment value it has.
I heard a quote about writers I love.
"It takes 20 years of hard work to be an over night success."
New sub. Ya’ll are hilarious and very helpfully tipful. ✌️❤️☀️ from arty farty Nacogdoches, Texas.
I like the walking wallets analogy, very well explained 😁 thank you!
Love the cart comment, my husband does the EXACT SAME THING. He asked me to type in that the similarities between you and your wife and he and I are uncanny.
Man I love that woman you are so cool man
I also put stuff back...in random spots.
How does an artist cope with dumpster fate? For example, if a collector is aged 90 years, an original might have about 3 years of love before the collector falls off the perch and the kids haul granny's bizarre art festival collection of sea oat paintings (or any other genre/artist) to the thrift store (better fate) or the dumpster. There's kind of an emotional bond with originals so should we just be at peace that since originals will just have dumpster fate as part of the grand cycle of life - whether on our death or the death of the collector and we've just spread some spiritual happiness by letting go? Personally I'm doing prints until I can (a) come to that spiritual place or (b) realize the dream of doing art full time and feel like I can let some of them go or (c) I run out of space at home and no one will rent me more storage units (LOL on (c)). You may have already talked about it, I haven't seen all your awesome videos yet!
Thanks! There really is something to positive thinking that affects outcomes. I spend lots of time in thrift stores and see some art projects but on reflection, in many years only a few gallery/art festival level originals. Did rescue one that I enjoy - a small landscape of the local area. Your videos are really relevant to the thinking obstacles which are difficult to overcome - I've been using them to encourage my husband in doing online lectures in his areas of science & government. He's fantastic and he really needs to let the world know. Your videos have been a real blessing to us.
Oh my goodness! You're like 1 in 1000 that pronounces my name correctly! Thank you for the advice! I've been entering every local show that I can, and have branched out to applying to residencies. Fingers crossed that the Glacier National Park people think that I'm good enough for the residency! Also, all my hard work (thanks for the inspiration to work even harder and kick butt) has landed me as the Featured Artist in the Minot Daily this week!
www.minotdailynews.com/life/arts-entertainment/2017/12/meet-the-artist-shantelle-r-carey-uhrmacher/
How do you feel about taking money for selling art when they’ve become a friend/ community/ acquaintance?
Off topic, but noticed you wear a lime green band. I wear one too ,but mine is because I have lyme disease. Does yours have any meaning behind it?
I do have a question. 😊
How do you get people from stealing your artwork? I sell on Etsy and they want you to have good size pixels. It has kept me off of social media.
I didn't get the answer 😒
Amen, calif,
If your only reason to be at a show is to sell your work you are missing out on 80% of the experience. You are showing your work. The show is a museum of your work and people are seeing and enjoying and engaging with the art and you. I’m this, totally aside from the commerce, is magic. Calling these people “tire kickers” is effing disrespectful, and if you don’t appreciate them you ought to keep your art in an effing closet and only sell on line instead of taking up space with living people.
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Yyyy
compmaturism is trendy
I just did a holiday boutique for a local elementary school a few weeks ago, it was the first time I've really put my work out there and as an introvert I was really freaked out and nervous. :/ From a monetary point of view I broke even with the cost of the space, business cards, etc. but I'd say it was an overall positive experience because people(especially the other vendors)were so kind and encouraging! I even made a sale from someone who took one of my cards and contacted me later. :) Thanks for the great advice. -NIA
All that you say is true but at the end of the day the art collectors have found me---or in layman terms and leaving out the word art it is just called repeat business which can be the largest amount of your sales by the end of the show. People who collect my work can be 50% of my show business . New customers are my new collectors at the next show and so it goes.....
“There were walkie talkies and choppers flying overhead. There were people in suits coordinating meetings. It was nuts!” Klee you crack me up.
I really don’t have the health to do that many art shows; I may start with the flea market that’s once a month, great vibe , music and foot fall, and I sold prints at my first one. So I may return to that plus the art trail once a year (I could do a art trail every month as different locations but gotten to know the organisers and only so much energy allows )
So I guess it’s working with what my fatigue levels allow; plus actually paint and keep my life going, find the life style .
Putting self out there I think online but there are things I could do on a more regular basis and become known as someone who is at the flea market, it’s only a 6 hour day but lots of people going through :)
It’s just managing my time effectively :)
There is more I can do to make it happen, just have to manage it within the energy levels. I’m sure I’m not alone with those who are even worse with their health and find a way 🥰
Carving a nice little life for myself and thankful I have the art within that
meh, i felt like this was more of a rant towards your younger self (art collectors are people too stoopid!) rather than a clear set of actionable steps. any artist reading this i recommend brainard carey's videos on how to meet art collectors. 3 minutes in and he gives much clearer advice
Super advice 👍😊
Walkie talkies! 😂😂😂🤪
I just don’t want to get Big Eyesed by a creepy collector.
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Connect with people on more than a superficial level
She's funny
This is such a unique way to explain artists and collectors. I think I'm going to approach my thinking of collectors in a different way. I don't think I have many collectors, probably maybe that I have.. one? But I think I would like to approach and cultivate a relationship with him and others in the future.
Ur dope dude
Haha I do exactly the same thing when I shop😂😂😂
Sometimes I put it back in it’s correct place.... but sometimes I put it on a random shelf an run 🏃♀️ 🏃♀️🏃♀️ 🤣🤣
Whew glad I’m not alone ☺️
Quick question about business cards... Do you always include your phone number?
When I started in Missouri I added my number, and I ended up getting a bunch of creepy calls, so now I just have my website address and my email on my card.
Thank you!
I will like to work with you Carey... Agentngalle@gmail.com I have a great offe for you.