OK All this weekend it's my gallery/studio show.

PeppermintPatty said:
Giving away something you’ve created specifically for that person when they least expect it , is rewarding beyond words.♥️

♥️
An unmeasurable joy!🙏
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Amen, sister

Did just that a few months ago
To a gruff ol' guy I reported to for a good lot of my career
He loved it
Called me, thanked me
but puzzled over the gift
asked why
'Just a little something in appreciation for all the lessons you taught me over the years'
It broke him down
Heard the tears in his voice as he said;
'That.....means.....everything...to me'
This from a man that's beyond wealthy
Has anything he wants

Heh, touched me too

Yes, 'immeasurable joy'
 
Gaer said:
First time doing this. What if no one shows up?
Not scared but maybe a little nervous.
Oh, That's my porch but connected to the gallery.

It's a lot more fun creating things than selling them.View attachment 291832View attachment 291834View attachment 291835View attachment 291836View attachment 291839
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Incredible work. Love it. It's very apparent that you don't choose to do art work just to create art. You put thought and great effort into capturing character, and the essence of your interest. It pulls one in to the spirit of the person, animal, or rustic creation. That is a gift, and one that I can see in all your work. I admire it all.
 
Gary O' said:
Amen, sister

Did just that a few months ago
To a gruff ol' guy I reported to for a good lot of my career
He loved it
Called me, thanked me
but puzzled over the gift
asked why
'Just a little something in appreciation for all the lessons you taught me over the years'
It broke him down
Heard the tears in his voice as he said;
'That.....means.....everything...to me'
This from a man that's beyond wealthy
Has anything he wants

Heh, touched me too

Yes, 'immeasurable joy'
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THAT is one of the nicest feelings ever.
I’ve given my husbands parents many things that I’ve made personally for them and they’ve always shown gratitude. Not long ago I painted a handmade card for him and added a personal poem I’d made up specifically for him. I’ve painted pictures for them before but this was completely unexpected.

He’d been getting cancerous growths on his head and having them removed but some were getting bigger and he was really stressed out about it.

When he called I could hear the genuine surprise in his voice and a soft tenderness when he asked about the poem. I know, without a doubt, that he was deeply touched.

THAT ^^^^^ is priceless!!!!
 
PeppermintPatty said:
THAT is one of the nicest feelings ever.
I’ve given my husbands parents many things that I’ve made personally for them and they’ve always shown gratitude. Not long ago I painted a handmade card for him and added a personal poem I’d made up specifically for him. I’ve painted pictures for them before but this was completely unexpected.

He’d been getting cancerous growths on his head and having them removed but some were getting bigger and he was really stressed out about it.

When he called I could hear the genuine surprise in his voice and a soft tenderness when he asked about the poem. I know, without a doubt, that he was deeply touched.

THAT ^^^^^ is priceless!!!!
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Oh! How beautiful!
 
When you convert inanimate substance into original artwork with your own hands you bring your consciousness into a material reality that will remain on this plane long after you've left it. People will remember you by it.....they'll know that Gaer was once here, look what she made, I wonder what she's doing now wherever her soul has moved on to?
Well done Gaer! I like your work too!
 
Gaer said:
My daughter sells her jewelry on Etsy (CrystalWarriorWings) but paintings and bronze sculptures don't sell well on Etsy.
Thanks for the idea though. You are so sweet!
I know this doesn't make any sense but the important thing is creating, not making money.
At this point of my life I only want to do what makes me happy!
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This type of thing would be harder to sell on Etsy. Etsys especially great if you sell small light things and offer free shipping. Many buyers use the ‘free shipping’ filter so they only view items with just that.

You sculptures would be heavy and your pictures large, making shipping cost excessive. It’s too bad cause your stuff is really good.

Have you considered teaming up with your local fire department, hospital, or other big corporations and offering say 10% to be donated to charity?

Does your closest town have other artists or random sellers? Together you could organize a huge yearly sale offering a percentage to a worthy charity.

The great thing about charities is that they already have the membership and supporters and they are often seeking different ways to advertise themselves, making it a win, win for all of you.

I wish you the best
 
PeppermintPatty said:
This type of thing would be harder to sell on Etsy. Etsys especially great if you sell small light things and offer free shipping. Many buyers use the ‘free shipping’ filter so they only view items with just that.

You sculptures would be heavy and your pictures large, making shipping cost excessive. It’s too bad cause your stuff is really good.

Have you considered teaming up with your local fire department, hospital, or other big corporations and offering say 10% to be donated to charity?

Does your closest town have other artists or random sellers? Together you could organize a huge yearly sale offering a percentage to a worthy charity.

The great thing about charities is that they already have the membership and supporters and they are often seeking different ways to advertise themselves, making it a win, win for all of you.

I wish you the best
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Well, This is a once a year "Art Loop" Studio Tour for three days.
Don't want to get involved in anything more than this right now.
I can do portraits from photos but it's more important to me to have
freedom to write or art or just do whatever I feel at the moment. FINALLY!
But thank you so much for the suggestion!
 
Just posting on here to tell all my friends I had a wonderful three day show.
Well, It stormed and rained all day today but yesterday was great.
I met so many wonderful people, which is great because I'm always in
such solitude. Thank you all for your wonderful comments of my work
and the art show was extremely successful!
 
Gaer said:
Just posting on here to tell all my friends I had a wonderful three day show.
Well, It stormed and rained all day today but yesterday was great.
I met so many wonderful people, which is great because I'm always in
such solitude. Thank you all for your wonderful comments of my work
and the art show was extremely successful!
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Happy to hear it!
 

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