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Friday, September 30, 2011

Paint Party Friday: Week 29 Check-in


Welcome to Week 29 of Paint Party Friday!  Whether you've been with us from Week 1 or are joining us for the first time today, we're so happy you're here to share the joy of painting!

For the past couple of weeks we've talked a lot about pricing paintings and where to sell them. There have been great discussions and you have shared so many wonderful insights - Thank you all! Your comments raised some more questions and this week we are thinking about marketing.  Marketing and sales go hand-in-hand, yet they are vey different activities. This week we're wondering: How do you get your name and artwork seen by potential buyers?



Please make sure to use your post URL address NOT your blog address as there are many late visitors who get confused as to which post is for PPF when they arrive (after Friday) at your website. If you are unfamiliar with Mr. Linky, an explanation of how this tool works can be found on Week 1 and Week 2 check-ins.


Have a great time at the party!

P.S. If you have a topic, you'd like to see turned into a PPF poll question, please email us your idea!
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40 comments:

  1. UnknownSeptember 30, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    Thank you for hosting!!! wonderful to be here and see all of the amazing work....

    Happy PPF!!!

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  2. Mary C. NasserSeptember 30, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    Thank you for hosting PPF! I look forward to it all week now!

    Happy PPF!!
    Mary

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  3. NicolaSeptember 30, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    Hi there, thanks for hosting again :0) I can't seem to see mr linky on this post or come to think of it any of the others........

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    Great poll questions! Loving PPF. I missed out on the last few, but I'm here this week. :-)

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  5. UnknownSeptember 30, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    Thank you for hosting and I'm looking forward to see the wonderful work that everybody will share... Happy PPF!

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  6. Nathalie NayerSeptember 30, 2011 at 12:50 AM

    Oups. I wrote "studie" instead of "study". Well, hope you're still enjoying my cards!

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  7. GlorV1September 30, 2011 at 1:23 AM

    Always happy to read and answer the poll questions. It's great being a part of Paint Party Friday. It's inspirational and a lot of fun. Happy PPF everyone. My work or some of it, is displayed on my blog and at Fine Art America.

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2011 at 3:16 AM

    how bizarre! i've just asked this exact question to an artist in Wales that I follow on twitter as she's been a full time artist for 18 mths and I wondered how other than online she gets her name known! This week I have nothing new for PPF so haven't linked but thought i'd pop over anyway and am so amazed at the poll question- i'd love if you could let us know successful ways to do this as the internet is saturated with artists offering pet portraits etc so getting 'noticed' is something I have no clue about!

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  9. Valerie-JaelSeptember 30, 2011 at 3:27 AM

    Thanks for giving us this lovely paty each week! always look forward to it!

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  10. IleanaSeptember 30, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    Thank you once again for your wonderful-ness in hosting these weekly fun fests! It's always a great time at these parties.

    I think the best way to get yourself out there is to join contests in your area, donate a painting or two to charity, and mingle with other artists (carrying your business cards) whenever possible.

    I'd like to learn how to frame my own work. I have no idea how to do this but would love to learn. I'm wondering if anyone here frames her own artwork and HOW.

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  11. DarlaSeptember 30, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    Thanks,for hosting. I agree with Scarlet, becoming a joiner: contests, facebook, blogs, doing shows, teaching classes, and getting out there yourself and mingling among people who enjoy art is the way to get known. Some people buy better from someone they feel they have connected with or whom they feel they can connect.

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  12. UnknownSeptember 30, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    hi could you delete number 32 ? I messed up and posted wrong I redid the right post is number 34 for KAT . too early in the AM for my brain

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  13. UnknownSeptember 30, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    I also have donated some art to charities..and it helps to attend town art fairs and just talk to business people who will hang my art in their business for awhile I have sold two paintings that way this summer

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  14. carol l mckennaSeptember 30, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Great Photo! Thanks again for hosting! ~ i paint because I need and want to create ~ have sold at co-ops, local shops and now mainly online at Etsy and my blog ~ not big on selling at the moment ~ Want to Create! Happy PPF ^_^

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  15. VictoriaSeptember 30, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Hi Everyone...yay it's PPf! I have been away from posting for a bit ..painting and playing music like crazy....but back now..I look forward to catching up with all you creative souls.
    Love the PPF photo this week..very cool!

    Wishing you all a magical wkd..and Autumn sparkles
    Victoria

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  16. ChristineSeptember 30, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    I don't market my art currently, and am afraid I've never mastered the art of selling! I sure know how to buy! lol.

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  17. GeckostoneSeptember 30, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    I really love how you put the PPF logo in the mall pic, that is soooooo cool! I pretty much just rely on friends and word of mouth at work to sell my stuff. I really do need to work more at it on my blog and on Etsy. I have to admit I'm not too good in the promotion of my work. That's the part that is such a chore to me. I'd rather spend my free time painting,lol!Happy PPF everyone!

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  18. FallingladiesSeptember 30, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    I'm not too good at promoting either, I need to put some effort into it!

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  19. Joni NickrentSeptember 30, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Happy PPF! The art of marketing is one that takes as much skill as painting. Always trying to figure out the best way! Thx for the awesome link up...truly enjoy visiting everyone's blogs to check out what they've been up to! POP ART MINIS

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  20. ArleneSeptember 30, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    I am looking forward to seeing all the art. Thank you for hosting.

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  21. MimiSeptember 30, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    One of the things I have used successfully is a simple signature at the end of my emails and on the forums i frequent, "I paint beautiful watercolors" with a link to my blog.

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  22. AnnabelleSeptember 30, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Need art time of which I'm short of lately.
    Will visit everyone during the weekend and once again a great big Thank YOU TO THE TWO LOVELY GALS EVA AND KRISTIN for hosting this fun get together. Always a treat! Luv the pic Kristin.

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  23. Mary HysongSeptember 30, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    I'm still working to find what works. Most of my actual sales are through a antique & crafts mall. Some of my commissions have come through setting up at an artists show where I didn't sell enough to make my booth space, but picked a commission which led to three others. I have a website but haven't sold anything through it. I do sell some photos of my work printed on products over on Zazzle.

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  24. Carola BartzSeptember 30, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Promoting?marketing is the biggest challenge for me. I just recently opened my Etsy shop and use both my blog and my facebook page for promoting it. I certainly need to get mor "aggressive" about this. BIG challenge.

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  25. Lilac & LavenderSeptember 30, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Sorry I wasn't able to get around to visit everyone much this past week... my brother got married (it was beautiful!) and then the rest of the week my family was sick :( Looking forward to catching up with everyone! Hope everyone's having a great Friday!!

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  26. BeccaSeptember 30, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    I had so much fun last week meeting new friends and seeing such beautiful paintings that I couldn't wait to join in again. Thank you!

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  27. CarolSeptember 30, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Love the photo!! So glad you host this every week!!! I look forward to it sooooooo much! Now I'm off to enjoy all of the listings :)

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  28. JennibellieSeptember 30, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Ooooh I had no idea how to answer this weeks poll, I find it all a bit of a minefield to be honest, interesting to see everyone elses answers though, tfs Jenny

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  29. WrightStuffSeptember 30, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    So, marketing your art... Hmmm.... where to start. You see the thing is that I'm very good at promoting other people (being a marketing professional and all), but not very good at myself. I know I do a terrible job marketing my art. What's worse is that I know what I should be doing. I think the problem is a lack of belief in my own work. I'm a busy lady. I'm self employed and know that if I can earn £x an hour through writing work then that's guaranteed. I could spend hours on a marketing plan for my art but earn nothing.... But then again, if I never try....

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  30. peggy gattoSeptember 30, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    If I were smart I would hire a manager to do the marketing. I don't think that is fun!!!
    I just love the picture you posted!!!

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  31. Cathy BuetiSeptember 30, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    Hi everyone! Love the photo! Thanks for hosting once again. Its always so much fun! Curious to read everyone's thoughts about getting your name out there. I am not a good marketer of myself! Happy PPF! :)

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  32. ger chouinardSeptember 30, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    just now trying the ETSY way to sell my work. Unfortunately I don't have enough free time to create and the few pieces I do manage to squeak out, I give away as gifts, or family and friends end up 'buying' them. Out of work for a few weeks with some surgeries, so I have had more time to focus on putting me out there. Would so love to swap my present 'pay the bills' job with creating! I need to drink a big glass of BELIEVE. Thank YOU Eva & Kristin for bringing us all togther!

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  33. Jaime HaneySeptember 30, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    I'm glad to be back to PPF! Looking forward to seeing everyone's work this week.

    Marketing myself.... hmmm. I'm kinda doing the passive marketing thing right now since I really don't push it but I do have my blog networked to my Facebook page. I have a webpage, but not much in the way of sales so I'm guessing the passive way is not a productive one.

    This is a great poll question. I love reading what the other artists think about this subject.

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  34. Daniele ValoisOctober 1, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Hi! Love PPF. This is my second week and I am hooked! I have never sold or tried to sell a piece. I do get published in Somerset often, but my painting last week sparked lots of interest of FB! So, this week I am painting to sell. Kinda crazy!

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  35. AnonymousOctober 3, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    What is it for?

    print VIP cards
    Scratch Cards Printing

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  36. Martha KislingOctober 3, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    I am excited to participate in your Paint Party Friday and look forward to seeing all the artwork!

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  37. UnknownOctober 4, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    hey everybody i have new characters i hope you will like it

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  38. JKWOctober 6, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Great idea, love the poll. Linkey doesn't work on a mac. Have a great party. Blessings, Janet

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  39. Domestic IcingOctober 7, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Hello again, everyone! So happy to be back and looking forward to seeing everyone's artwork this week! Mine is a bit underwhelming for my first week back -- It's a series of comics made in MS Paint. But, it's expressive!

    Happy PPF!

    Charlie Corrigan, #79

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  40. Annie LightbulbOctober 16, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Maybe art competitions? I know many you have to pay to join. If you win, I think you'd get it back? Select your best for these. :)

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