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Posted by pamsterdam on 2007-07-30 07:01:55 +0000

I remember when my abstract-artist-ex offered to sell me (nigh on 10 years ago) an unframed large painting of his to me for 500 dollars. At the time, I just didn't have the dough (um, not sure I have it now, actually), but I certainly wouldn't say your prices sound unreasonable. I'll do a little poking around and see if I can get a reading on current market prices for such works. YAY, YOU! x

Posted by pamsterdam on 2007-07-30 07:08:12 +0000

This is a UK-based website - recommended by several resources for "new" or "emerging" artists. Keep in mind that prices are in GBP, so double the figures to get USD prices. Looks like you're in the right ballpark. :o)

Posted by Miriam on 2007-07-30 09:57:40 +0000

Thank you! I went back to my framer and threw out the bigger numbers I was thinking, and she said no problem, that if someone wanted to pay less, they would approach me for a different price. Sounds good to me! Turns out there are people asking about prices and interested in buying already. Who knew?! Looks like it's time to clean out the garage and get out the paints and papers again.

Posted by Miriam on 2007-08-01 07:22:54 +0000

While I was putting the prices up today, one potential patron commented on how he doesn't like purple, but appreciates it in my work (maybe 5 of the 18 in the show). He may buy something. A second potential patron asked the price of my largest piece (a sketch portrait), and is going to talk with her husband about commissioning a new one from me! I can't believe it! I guess I really do have to get out my supplies and set up my studio again. Talk about incentive. And terror setting-in. I always get nervous about making things for people to buy, instead of making things and people coming along and wanting what I've created already. It's so much pressure to create for individuals. Breathe. Breathe. Breathe.

Posted by Epoisses on 2007-08-01 07:37:59 +0000

Nice job with all this.

Posted by Miriam on 2007-08-01 10:01:54 +0000

Thank you. It's no book or record deal, but it's something.

Posted by pamsterdam on 2007-08-01 11:32:10 +0000

WOW! I'm feeling a little light-headed, myself! Go, girl! :o)

Posted by Miriam on 2007-08-01 12:35:27 +0000

Thanks. Looks like I'll need to go on a paper and paint run while in NYC. Hello Kate's and Pearl!

Posted by ConorClockwise on 2007-08-01 22:12:46 +0000

Well Done M. Wish I could see it hung. Always great to get stuff shown and comments to follow. Got the postcard; those look good too.

Posted by Miriam on 2007-08-02 06:50:13 +0000

Thank you. I will take lots of photos. Right now the woman I need to help me hang the last piece is out of town until Monday. Oh, well.

Posted by G lib on 2007-08-06 06:23:08 +0000

Got your postcard-- impressive! Are you going to flickr some photos?

Posted by Miriam on 2007-08-06 06:48:09 +0000

Thank you. And absolutely! The opening is on Thursday night, and I'm a little nervous. I really hope people show up.

Posted by Miriam on 2007-08-06 13:37:30 +0000

Whenever I leave my office to go to the bathroom, I catch people stopping to admire my stuff on the walls...it's weird, and cool. Of course, their faves are mostly the few I'm not selling.