Comments for ArtistsWhoTHRIVE http://artistswhothrive.com a community for entrepreneurial creatives Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:44:07 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 Comment on Got a question? Ask Ann Rea! by Ann Rea http://artistswhothrive.com/index.php/2009/11/got-a-question-ask-ann/comment-page-2/#comment-17264 Ann Rea Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:44:07 +0000 http://artistswhothrive.com/?p=101#comment-17264 If you are "displaying" your work there is no need for a licensing agreement to "reproduce" the work. Regarding selling prints versus originals, ask about the sales history of this venue. How much art have they sold, what type of art, originals or reproductions, and at what price points? If you are “displaying” your work there is no need for a licensing agreement to “reproduce” the work.

Regarding selling prints versus originals, ask about the sales history of this venue. How much art have they sold, what type of art, originals or reproductions, and at what price points?

]]> Comment on Got a question? Ask Ann Rea! by Esther http://artistswhothrive.com/index.php/2009/11/got-a-question-ask-ann/comment-page-2/#comment-17260 Esther Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:41:21 +0000 http://artistswhothrive.com/?p=101#comment-17260 Ann, I'm planning to attend and display my artwork at the Koi Show in San Diego, next month. Is it necessary to have a business or selling license to sell my artwork? This is my first Koi Show. I'm bringing ten pieces, 2-oils (24x30),1-watercolor framed (22x30) and 6-watercolor (9x12). My question, is it better to sell prints of my work so I can sell the prints at a lower cost. What's the best way to approach this? I talked to the Coordinator for the Koi Show and he said I didn't need a selling license, being that it is my first show. Esther Ann,
I’m planning to attend and display my artwork at the Koi Show in San Diego, next month. Is it necessary to have a business or selling license to sell my artwork? This is my first Koi Show. I’m bringing ten pieces, 2-oils (24×30),1-watercolor framed (22×30) and 6-watercolor (9×12). My question, is it better to sell prints of my work so I can sell the prints at a lower cost. What’s the best way to approach this? I talked to the Coordinator for the Koi Show and he said I didn’t need a selling license, being that it is my first show.
Esther

]]> Comment on “If you curse the rich, you’ll never be one of them.” -Rev. Ike by Jimelle http://artistswhothrive.com/index.php/2012/01/if-you-curse-the-rich-youll-never-be-one-of-them-rev-ike/comment-page-1/#comment-17235 Jimelle Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:34:24 +0000 http://artistswhothrive.com/?p=2594#comment-17235 Thank you for this! I never understood the idea of hating 'rich' people. As my decidedly not rich father used to say, "I don't hate rich people; I want to be one someday!" He just happened to move in circles where he became acquainted with several of the big guys, including some members of the Rockefeller family, and you're right. They're just folks. Most of them have worked hard or worked smart to take care of themselves and their families. We all do the same. I'm tweeting this, btw. Thanks again for saying what I've been thinking for a long time! Thank you for this! I never understood the idea of hating ‘rich’ people. As my decidedly not rich father used to say, “I don’t hate rich people; I want to be one someday!” He just happened to move in circles where he became acquainted with several of the big guys, including some members of the Rockefeller family, and you’re right. They’re just folks. Most of them have worked hard or worked smart to take care of themselves and their families. We all do the same. I’m tweeting this, btw. Thanks again for saying what I’ve been thinking for a long time!

]]> Comment on “If you curse the rich, you’ll never be one of them.” -Rev. Ike by Ann Rea http://artistswhothrive.com/index.php/2012/01/if-you-curse-the-rich-youll-never-be-one-of-them-rev-ike/comment-page-1/#comment-17224 Ann Rea Sun, 22 Jan 2012 03:33:28 +0000 http://artistswhothrive.com/?p=2594#comment-17224 I encourage you to be honest about your own biases. We all have them. Then you can better examine and change them if they are not serving you. I encourage you to be honest about your own biases. We all have them. Then you can better examine and change them if they are not serving you.

]]> Comment on “If you curse the rich, you’ll never be one of them.” -Rev. Ike by T.M.Gand http://artistswhothrive.com/index.php/2012/01/if-you-curse-the-rich-youll-never-be-one-of-them-rev-ike/comment-page-1/#comment-17222 T.M.Gand Sat, 21 Jan 2012 23:30:23 +0000 http://artistswhothrive.com/?p=2594#comment-17222 I totally agree! I know plenty of wealthy people, who pulled themselves up by their own bootstraps to get there. Sure, there are those that inherit wealth and those that are greedy and subversive. But as you noted, most millionaires are actually pretty down-to-earth folks, who live in normal neighborhoods and do normal things. Which is probably why they are still wealthy...they don't spend their money on fancy homes and cars. I remember reading a Forbes article that talked about how many rich are entrepenuer types that had experienced many business failures, but they kept on trying until they got it right. And then it takes 60-70hr work weeks to make the business a go in the beginning. I appreciate those that can afford my work and appreciate the time it takes to make it. I haven't been disappointed yet by the wealthy I've encountered. We must keep our minds open and let loose of the hate and jealousy, so that we can see the reality of what is before us...many times, normal, hardworking folk. I totally agree! I know plenty of wealthy people, who pulled themselves up by their own bootstraps to get there. Sure, there are those that inherit wealth and those that are greedy and subversive. But as you noted, most millionaires are actually pretty down-to-earth folks, who live in normal neighborhoods and do normal things. Which is probably why they are still wealthy…they don’t spend their money on fancy homes and cars. I remember reading a Forbes article that talked about how many rich are entrepenuer types that had experienced many business failures, but they kept on trying until they got it right. And then it takes 60-70hr work weeks to make the business a go in the beginning. I appreciate those that can afford my work and appreciate the time it takes to make it. I haven’t been disappointed yet by the wealthy I’ve encountered. We must keep our minds open and let loose of the hate and jealousy, so that we can see the reality of what is before us…many times, normal, hardworking folk.

]]> Comment on “If you curse the rich, you’ll never be one of them.” -Rev. Ike by BZTAT http://artistswhothrive.com/index.php/2012/01/if-you-curse-the-rich-youll-never-be-one-of-them-rev-ike/comment-page-1/#comment-17218 BZTAT Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:27:31 +0000 http://artistswhothrive.com/?p=2594#comment-17218 I tend to agree with you, however, I also know that it is easier said than done to overcome your own biases and preconceived notions. There are also very real disparities in the way that our political powers have treated the "wealthy" and the "middle class" or "poor" or "99 percent". When your political and philosophical beliefs are somewhat in contradiction with your target market, it can be quite a moral dilemma. This is perhaps the biggest stumbling block to my own success. I have had moderate success in marketing to the middle and higher echelons of the "middle class", but it is very difficult to bring myself into the arena of marketing to more affluent patrons. I know it is my own issue, but one that I find difficult to overcome. I do not seek wealth, per se. I don't need a Lexus. It would be nice to have a reliable pick-up truck that I could pay off, though. :) I tend to agree with you, however, I also know that it is easier said than done to overcome your own biases and preconceived notions. There are also very real disparities in the way that our political powers have treated the “wealthy” and the “middle class” or “poor” or “99 percent”. When your political and philosophical beliefs are somewhat in contradiction with your target market, it can be quite a moral dilemma.

This is perhaps the biggest stumbling block to my own success. I have had moderate success in marketing to the middle and higher echelons of the “middle class”, but it is very difficult to bring myself into the arena of marketing to more affluent patrons. I know it is my own issue, but one that I find difficult to overcome.

I do not seek wealth, per se. I don’t need a Lexus. It would be nice to have a reliable pick-up truck that I could pay off, though. :)

]]> Comment on “If you curse the rich, you’ll never be one of them.” -Rev. Ike by Indigene http://artistswhothrive.com/index.php/2012/01/if-you-curse-the-rich-youll-never-be-one-of-them-rev-ike/comment-page-1/#comment-17215 Indigene Sat, 21 Jan 2012 18:00:57 +0000 http://artistswhothrive.com/?p=2594#comment-17215 I think the backlash about Rev. Ike is his conning so many people! Rev. Ike took advantage of a lot of poor elderly people. I don't hate anyone, but I hate actions that take advantage of poor people, and I think that's why his name brings about such intensity. I agree with you about artists and the wealthy. But despicable actions bring about passionate responses; and Rev. Ike is one who does that! You have a lot of great information for artists and I appreciate your sharing. I think the backlash about Rev. Ike is his conning so many people! Rev. Ike took advantage of a lot of poor elderly people.

I don’t hate anyone, but I hate actions that take advantage of poor people, and I think that’s why his name brings about such intensity. I agree with you about artists and the wealthy. But despicable actions bring about passionate responses; and Rev. Ike is one who does that!

You have a lot of great information for artists and I appreciate your sharing.

]]> Comment on Donating Art to Auctions by Ann Rea http://artistswhothrive.com/index.php/2010/11/donating-art-to-auctions/comment-page-1/#comment-17136 Ann Rea Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:00:39 +0000 http://artistswhothrive.com/?p=1167#comment-17136 Absolutely. My motto is "Asking is Free!" This post is referring to straight up 100% donations versus "good will marketing" which is what you are referring to and which is a great strategy. Absolutely. My motto is “Asking is Free!”

This post is referring to straight up 100% donations versus “good will marketing” which is what you are referring to and which is a great strategy.

]]> Comment on Donating Art to Auctions by Maria Brophy http://artistswhothrive.com/index.php/2010/11/donating-art-to-auctions/comment-page-1/#comment-17135 Maria Brophy Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:03:30 +0000 http://artistswhothrive.com/?p=1167#comment-17135 One thing artists always miss when it comes to charity auctions: YOU CAN ASK them to give you a % of the sale. 40-50% is reasonable. Or ask for a flat fee, payable within one week after the auction, to cover your costs and earn you just a little income from the donation. I started doing this a few years ago, after I realized that we were, at times, donating 2 weeks of INCOME to charities. Do you know many people (average, middle class Americans) that can afford to donate half their months income to a random charity? I don't. Anyway, I started telling charities that the only way we could donate is if we are paid a portion of the sale price. TO MY SURPRISE, most of the charities said "okay." And they pay up. I wrote an article about why you shouldn't give blindly to charities, and I hope it's okay to share the link here: http://mariabrophy.com/business-of-art/the-problem-with-donating-art-and-the-solution.html Most charities are awesome, I just don't have the funds that Bill Gates does to be able to give blindly. But a cost-sharing arrangement I'm happy to do! One thing artists always miss when it comes to charity auctions:

YOU CAN ASK them to give you a % of the sale. 40-50% is reasonable. Or ask for a flat fee, payable within one week after the auction, to cover your costs and earn you just a little income from the donation.

I started doing this a few years ago, after I realized that we were, at times, donating 2 weeks of INCOME to charities. Do you know many people (average, middle class Americans) that can afford to donate half their months income to a random charity? I don’t.

Anyway, I started telling charities that the only way we could donate is if we are paid a portion of the sale price.

TO MY SURPRISE, most of the charities said “okay.” And they pay up.

I wrote an article about why you shouldn’t give blindly to charities, and I hope it’s okay to share the link here:
http://mariabrophy.com/business-of-art/the-problem-with-donating-art-and-the-solution.html

Most charities are awesome, I just don’t have the funds that Bill Gates does to be able to give blindly. But a cost-sharing arrangement I’m happy to do!

]]> Comment on Myth #5 Artists just need Talent and Hard Work by Ann Rea http://artistswhothrive.com/index.php/2011/12/myth-5-artists-just-need-talent-and-hard-work/comment-page-1/#comment-17092 Ann Rea Mon, 02 Jan 2012 18:38:49 +0000 http://artistswhothrive.com/?p=2566#comment-17092 Fantastic! Fantastic!

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