Comments on: Top 10 Business Accomplishments in 2005 http://www.artbizblog.com/2005/12/top-10-business-accomplishments-in-2005.html for the Business of Being an Artist Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:18:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: New Work and Inspiration http://www.artbizblog.com/2005/12/top-10-business-accomplishments-in-2005.html/comment-page-1#comment-1803 New Work and Inspiration Sun, 01 Jan 2006 23:55:11 +0000 http://www.artbizblog.com/2005/12/top-10-business-accomplishments-in-2005.html#comment-1803 <strong>2005 - Year In Review</strong> As Alyson of Art Biz Blog suggestions, its always good to go back and review our accomplishments for the year. I would have liked to have made more quilts but I did very little artwork the first half of the year. When I started this list I th... 2005 – Year In Review

As Alyson of Art Biz Blog suggestions, its always good to go back and review our accomplishments for the year.
I would have liked to have made more quilts but I did very little artwork the first half of the year. When I started this list I th…

]]> By: Alyson Stanfield http://www.artbizblog.com/2005/12/top-10-business-accomplishments-in-2005.html/comment-page-1#comment-1802 Alyson Stanfield Tue, 20 Dec 2005 13:27:05 +0000 http://www.artbizblog.com/2005/12/top-10-business-accomplishments-in-2005.html#comment-1802 These are awesome! I hope everyone feels good about what they've done. These are awesome! I hope everyone feels good about what they’ve done.

]]> By: Betty Alofs http://www.artbizblog.com/2005/12/top-10-business-accomplishments-in-2005.html/comment-page-1#comment-1801 Betty Alofs Mon, 19 Dec 2005 18:02:18 +0000 http://www.artbizblog.com/2005/12/top-10-business-accomplishments-in-2005.html#comment-1801 Congrats, Alyson. I have continued my journaling, big, big help! Used it to create another lecture that I present to Quilt Guilds. in 2005 I: 1- Presented 6 lecture/trunk shows to local guilds, 2- Taught approximately 10 classes per month, 3- Attended several classes for my own professional development 4- had a professional brochure done for me 5- researched web site designers and chose one to re-design my site, started preparations for it this month 6- completed my manuscript for my first book and sent it to the publisher for their first review 7- attended a Pfaff Sewing Machine Dealer Convention (at their invitation) to teach a class on one of my techniques 8- appeared on the HGTV show called Simply QUilts with Alex Anderson 9- a rerun of my show for America Quilts Creatively (PBS) aired again 10- was asked to participate in the Empty Spools Seminar at Asilomar in Pacific Grove as Artist in Residence for one week in 2007 11- was notified that my show for Simply Quilts will rerun on January 10, 2006 I have had a doggone good year! Congratulations to everyone on their grand accomplishments! Congrats, Alyson. I have continued my journaling, big, big help! Used it to create another lecture that I present to Quilt Guilds. in 2005 I: 1- Presented 6 lecture/trunk shows to local guilds, 2- Taught approximately 10 classes per month, 3- Attended several classes for my own professional development 4- had a professional brochure done for me 5- researched web site designers and chose one to re-design my site, started preparations for it this month 6- completed my manuscript for my first book and sent it to the publisher for their first review 7- attended a Pfaff Sewing Machine Dealer Convention (at their invitation) to teach a class on one of my techniques 8- appeared on the HGTV show called Simply QUilts with Alex Anderson 9- a rerun of my show for America Quilts Creatively (PBS) aired again 10- was asked to participate in the Empty Spools Seminar at Asilomar in Pacific Grove as Artist in Residence for one week in 2007 11- was notified that my show for Simply Quilts will rerun on January 10, 2006 I have had a doggone good year! Congratulations to everyone on their grand accomplishments!

]]> By: Alyson Stanfield http://www.artbizblog.com/2005/12/top-10-business-accomplishments-in-2005.html/comment-page-1#comment-1800 Alyson Stanfield Wed, 14 Dec 2005 17:44:01 +0000 http://www.artbizblog.com/2005/12/top-10-business-accomplishments-in-2005.html#comment-1800 Terri, I switched to Apple because: 1. My 1.5-year-old DELL laptop's screen went out. 1.5 years! 2. I was sick of Microsoft crashing all the time (on my 1.5-year-old computer using the latest software). 3. I've missed Apple since I left the staff of the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art in 1998! 4. My husband (a technology savant) uses Apple for his business and said it was time for me to make the move. He was right. Not only is this machine gorgeous, but even Microsoft programs work better on the Apple! Terri, I switched to Apple because: 1. My 1.5-year-old DELL laptop’s screen went out. 1.5 years! 2. I was sick of Microsoft crashing all the time (on my 1.5-year-old computer using the latest software). 3. I’ve missed Apple since I left the staff of the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art in 1998! 4. My husband (a technology savant) uses Apple for his business and said it was time for me to make the move. He was right. Not only is this machine gorgeous, but even Microsoft programs work better on the Apple!

]]> By: Carol Zack http://www.artbizblog.com/2005/12/top-10-business-accomplishments-in-2005.html/comment-page-1#comment-1799 Carol Zack Tue, 13 Dec 2005 22:54:11 +0000 http://www.artbizblog.com/2005/12/top-10-business-accomplishments-in-2005.html#comment-1799 Left Corporate America in April, and have been painting in Oil Pastels for 6 months. Was accepted into a juried show, and sold one portrait with two more from a commission. Oh, and found your website Alyson and love clicking on. Plan to take an on-line class in January with you. Thanks! Your site is really great! Left Corporate America in April, and have been painting in Oil Pastels for 6 months. Was accepted into a juried show, and sold one portrait with two more from a commission. Oh, and found your website Alyson and love clicking on. Plan to take an on-line class in January with you. Thanks! Your site is really great!

]]> By: Terri West http://www.artbizblog.com/2005/12/top-10-business-accomplishments-in-2005.html/comment-page-1#comment-1798 Terri West Tue, 13 Dec 2005 16:09:15 +0000 http://www.artbizblog.com/2005/12/top-10-business-accomplishments-in-2005.html#comment-1798 "The BIG switch from PC to Mac and learning how to use my iPod" I wondered why you made this switch! 2005 Accomplishments: 1. Selling my art on line by setting up a store. 2. Became an international artist by selling to collectors in two different countries besides USA! 3. Got my business cards printed. 4. Put a professional graphic logo of my .com on the back window of my car to advertise. No going back now ;) 5. Participated in two shows and sold art! 6. I now have a collector who has bought 3 pieces! 7. I changed my business name and logo so that it would reflect me and be more catchy- I hope :) 8. I have taken classes to expand my knowledge both in art and art business. 9. I found that I really do enjoy encouraging and helping other artists starting out in the same boat - not sure where that will take me. Funny thing is... even established artists further along and more talented than I, have voiced needing encouragement etc...! 10. I have made lots of new FRIENDS and started a valuable support system to which I must contribute if I want to continue! Best Wishes and many Thanks to your writings and wisdom! “The BIG switch from PC to Mac and learning how to use my iPod” I wondered why you made this switch! 2005 Accomplishments: 1. Selling my art on line by setting up a store. 2. Became an international artist by selling to collectors in two different countries besides USA! 3. Got my business cards printed. 4. Put a professional graphic logo of my .com on the back window of my car to advertise. No going back now ;) 5. Participated in two shows and sold art! 6. I now have a collector who has bought 3 pieces! 7. I changed my business name and logo so that it would reflect me and be more catchy- I hope :) 8. I have taken classes to expand my knowledge both in art and art business. 9. I found that I really do enjoy encouraging and helping other artists starting out in the same boat – not sure where that will take me. Funny thing is… even established artists further along and more talented than I, have voiced needing encouragement etc…! 10. I have made lots of new FRIENDS and started a valuable support system to which I must contribute if I want to continue! Best Wishes and many Thanks to your writings and wisdom!

]]> By: Lorena http://www.artbizblog.com/2005/12/top-10-business-accomplishments-in-2005.html/comment-page-1#comment-1797 Lorena Tue, 13 Dec 2005 12:30:12 +0000 http://www.artbizblog.com/2005/12/top-10-business-accomplishments-in-2005.html#comment-1797 Congratulations on a wonderful year Alyson. Thanks for sharing your accomplishments.You are an inspiration. Best wishes for 2006! I have to think about my list. It has been a good year for me too. Congratulations on a wonderful year Alyson. Thanks for sharing your accomplishments.You are an inspiration. Best wishes for 2006! I have to think about my list. It has been a good year for me too.

]]> By: Sue Clancy http://www.artbizblog.com/2005/12/top-10-business-accomplishments-in-2005.html/comment-page-1#comment-1796 Sue Clancy Tue, 13 Dec 2005 00:20:59 +0000 http://www.artbizblog.com/2005/12/top-10-business-accomplishments-in-2005.html#comment-1796 Congrats Alyson on all you've accomplished!! Way to go!!!! Ok now my turn: 1) I've had a brochure and several postcards professionally printed by Modern Postcard - I'm really proud of the brochure and cards!!!! 2) I've sold 36 of my fine art paintings this year in the Oklahoma area alone - and that doesn't count the other fine artworks that I've sold outside of the state! 3) I had work purchased by two different museums and one gallery to become part of their permanent collections!! 4) I had 5 articles written about me during the year. 5) I had a number of cartoons, fine art pieces and articles that I'd written published in a number of places: Art Focus Oklahoma, SIGNews in South Dakota, and the Syracuse Cultural Workers in Syracuse New York 6) I've done better this year on keeping my desk clean! 7) I've read a TON of books... 8) I won a Neighbor award from the Norman Chamber of Commerce for my achivement in art! I'd go on just now - but my pot of chili is ready to eat!!! Anyway - Yippeee for me - and for Alyson and for Sari (the other person who posted earlier) Congratulations to us all and to us all a SUCCESSFUL NEW YEAR!!!!! Congrats Alyson on all you’ve accomplished!! Way to go!!!! Ok now my turn: 1) I’ve had a brochure and several postcards professionally printed by Modern Postcard – I’m really proud of the brochure and cards!!!! 2) I’ve sold 36 of my fine art paintings this year in the Oklahoma area alone – and that doesn’t count the other fine artworks that I’ve sold outside of the state! 3) I had work purchased by two different museums and one gallery to become part of their permanent collections!! 4) I had 5 articles written about me during the year. 5) I had a number of cartoons, fine art pieces and articles that I’d written published in a number of places: Art Focus Oklahoma, SIGNews in South Dakota, and the Syracuse Cultural Workers in Syracuse New York 6) I’ve done better this year on keeping my desk clean! 7) I’ve read a TON of books… 8) I won a Neighbor award from the Norman Chamber of Commerce for my achivement in art! I’d go on just now – but my pot of chili is ready to eat!!! Anyway – Yippeee for me – and for Alyson and for Sari (the other person who posted earlier) Congratulations to us all and to us all a SUCCESSFUL NEW YEAR!!!!!

]]> By: Sari Grove http://www.artbizblog.com/2005/12/top-10-business-accomplishments-in-2005.html/comment-page-1#comment-1795 Sari Grove Mon, 12 Dec 2005 16:45:41 +0000 http://www.artbizblog.com/2005/12/top-10-business-accomplishments-in-2005.html#comment-1795 Ok I'll bite, this year's top ten business accomplishments...1)bought two fabulous kittens- I know it doesn't sound like a business decision but- my husband is an artist also and we are both very competitive...The kittens have taught us to keep the peace! Major improvement in business flow...2)Burned a bridge with a web gallery in order to build my own- Clients were afraid to email the gallery curator, and I kept losing leads that I had lovingly created...Now I have a stand alone studio website, although it needs work, I am already getting feedback from important people....3)It was very hot this summer in Toronto, and I shed some extra poundage and grew my hair in longer...In an aesthetic driven field looks are- well you know...4)varnished unvarnished paintings...collectors like to purchase shiny, protected pieces- every job has a drudge aspect- varnishing is mine...5)am preparing to ditch my bricks and mortar gallery in favour of selling directly from my studio- same problem as with the gallery run website- contacts may like me but not my gallery owner...6)had a show running exactly when The Toronto International Film Festival ran- timing was great- got lots of publicity 7)sweetriot cacao nibs may put my work on their next chocolate tin- so far, they like what they see 8)gave my mother an expensive painting...my mum's in the wine business- a good gift means that when I have my next show, the wine may be donated...9)bought a snazzy cameraphone that can email good photos of art to my mailbox, from there I can email a bunch to my website...-oh how wonderful! 10)designed a really fabulous business card... Ok I’ll bite, this year’s top ten business accomplishments…1)bought two fabulous kittens- I know it doesn’t sound like a business decision but- my husband is an artist also and we are both very competitive…The kittens have taught us to keep the peace! Major improvement in business flow…2)Burned a bridge with a web gallery in order to build my own- Clients were afraid to email the gallery curator, and I kept losing leads that I had lovingly created…Now I have a stand alone studio website, although it needs work, I am already getting feedback from important people….3)It was very hot this summer in Toronto, and I shed some extra poundage and grew my hair in longer…In an aesthetic driven field looks are- well you know…4)varnished unvarnished paintings…collectors like to purchase shiny, protected pieces- every job has a drudge aspect- varnishing is mine…5)am preparing to ditch my bricks and mortar gallery in favour of selling directly from my studio- same problem as with the gallery run website- contacts may like me but not my gallery owner…6)had a show running exactly when The Toronto International Film Festival ran- timing was great- got lots of publicity 7)sweetriot cacao nibs may put my work on their next chocolate tin- so far, they like what they see 8)gave my mother an expensive painting…my mum’s in the wine business- a good gift means that when I have my next show, the wine may be donated…9)bought a snazzy cameraphone that can email good photos of art to my mailbox, from there I can email a bunch to my website…-oh how wonderful! 10)designed a really fabulous business card…

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