Comments on: So, you’ve sold a piece of art. Now what?

By: Give Away Your Art ??? — Art Biz Blog

Give Away Your Art ??? — Art Biz Blog — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 12:01:21 +0000

[...] David adds the names to his contact list, finishes the painting later [see examples at top], and sends them the finished painting along with information about him and his art. [...]

By: Alyson B. Stanfield

Alyson B. Stanfield — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 15:55:01 +0000

Sylvia: I’m so used to my name being misspelled that I didn’t even notice it. Don’t worry about it!

By: Sylvia

Sylvia — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 01:10:49 +0000

Rats, please forgive me, Alyson.

By: Sylvia

Sylvia — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 01:09:46 +0000

Nice approach, Allyson!

By: Alyson B. Stanfield

Alyson B. Stanfield — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 16:58:18 +0000

Nancy: I think that was an extra special touch. And, no, I don’t think it’s too much. Everyone: Of course you can borrow the postcard idea. It’s why I put it here. Steal it to your heart’s content! Carol: Yes to the note cards. Great touch! Sylvia: I think that’s fine, but if it were up to me, I’d make it a little friendlier or at least have a friendly discussion with the person. Too often, artists are so afraid of copyright violation that they end up telling people everything they can’t do. Why not turn it around: “I’d love it if you put this in your family holiday letter or bragged about it in a post a low-resolution image on your blog (with a link to my Web site, of course!), but please realize that I, the artist, retain copyright to this image. It may not be copied or reproduced in any other way without my prior consent.” Laura: Actually, I believe it’s the law in California to provide COA for MULTIPLES, not originals. Your question led me to do a new post on this, which I’ll do momentarily.

By: shawn kenney

shawn kenney — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 02:27:18 +0000

i’m curious to hear about what artists do for frequent, or long-term collectors. gifts? perks? also, what about thank yous for galleries after a great year wraps up?

By: Sylvia

Sylvia — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 06:19:47 +0000

When I sell a painting, I attach a small plastic bag containing a picture hanging hook and nail to the wire. In the bill of sale a small paragraph is included saying: COPYRIGHT AND REPRODUCTION RIGHTS RESERVED BY THE ARTIST. This artwork may not be copied or reproduced in any way whatsoever without the written consent of the artist.

By: Sarah Regan Snavely

Sarah Regan Snavely — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 19:07:31 +0000

Love the postcard idea! Can I “borrow” it? Great discussion — these are things that I mean to do, but rarely get done. Thanks for the encouragement!

By: Michael Lynn Adams

Michael Lynn Adams — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 18:14:20 +0000

Great discussion. Great ideas. Many I have pondered, including the COA and the notecards as gifts. Thank y’all.

By: Tracy

Tracy — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:37:05 +0000

Thank you Alyson for thepurchase, the posting and the link! And such a good discussion! I, too, will include a COA with the purchase of a giclee. I’ve often wondered how a buyer would feel if, after the purchase, I wanted to make prints. The ones I have asked (hypothetically) told be they would be honored that I wanted to make prints of their purchase. They felt in increased the value of their original. Nancy, I think you handled the situation well. Carol, what a great idea!