Mighty thank you so much for your kind words. I love it that you kept that first $10. There is nothing as satisfying or feels as good as that first art sale. It is just like all those business owners who keep their first dollar sold in their store- the first one is always the biggest celebration. Hugs to you my friend and God bless you for a Merry Christmas
Dena, Wow, this video is terrific! You presented it in a very friendly, easy manner that everyone will enjoy. The B Footage is very interesting that goes with the dialog beautifully. I need to watch the video again and again so that I can absorb it all. Thanks for sharing all of your tips with us; it is truly appreciated.
Thank you for sharing your expertise. I’ve sold art made with different mediums, sizes and situations. I have learned a lot about presentation and I am committed to present myself and my art as a professional. Thank you for giving me solid information that I can use as a marketing tool.
This was extremely interesting Dena. I have always sold by size, so I was happy that I fell into line with something that was the correct way of doing. Thank you dear. Have to go check out part 2. 🌹
I have just entered my 2nd art show. the first one, i put reasonable prices, just a tad on the high side, knowing the gallery would take 50%. i hoped i'd sell one of the three pieces. This time, i wasn't as keen to sell them as i personally love the paintings. So, my least favorite i put up 3 times higher than first time, the other one is up6 times higher because i need the money, but don't really want to part with it that much. The third one, i wrote not for sale at all. I saw a lady artist say to realize the painting will be GONE FOREVER, so price it where you would feel ok if it sold. Thats what i did.
Thank you, Dena. Very interesting to watch...so many different ways to figure out right price...so, always interesting to found new tips of working our the prices for art work
Art is only a hobby to keep me and my wife from going crazy in retirement . I love to give my art away , I have a playlist of all the people that I have sent paintings too and I love to see the joy it brings them.😀
@@elflordsjourneys Elf I was not aware of her channel- yes that topic of Artificial Intelligence and artwork (or is it art if it s generated by Artificial Intelligence?) is a great topic.
Will yes! Being an artist is almost like being a small business owner wearing every hat! Social media presence is so key - it is basically your marketing launchpad
I removed social media from my routine to dedicate more time to improving my art, as I believe the primary focus should be on creating art, not self-promotion.
Hi Dena! Loved the video! Great tips, thank you so much. Where do you source your shipping supplies, though? I didn’t see them in your Amazon store. If it’s a trade secret don’t worry! I won’t be mad if you don’t want to share. 😊 Thank you for all the helpful info, I shared with my artist friends.
Lisa thank you so much!!! I appreciate your support and kind words. I get my art shipping boxes from Masterpak masterpak-usa.com/collections/frontpage/products/titanstrongbox-lined and from AirFloat airfloatsystems.com/strongbox They are very similar in design, be sure to order the „lined“ version that way you get the special plastic liner which gives you puncture protection similar to a 3/8“ plywood crate. AirFloat order the „Strongbox Lined“ Masterpak order the „Titan Strong Box Lined“ Take care and I wish you a Happy and Blessed Easter!
@@DenaTollefson Oh my goodness that is so helpful! Thank you for giving such a complete answer. You’re so gracious! Really appreciate it. Thank you for the well wishes and I hope you have a blessed Easter as well! 🙏
How to you figure out the shipping cost if you are 1 - not in the USA and selling locally plus want to sell internationally? To include shipping can be very complicated. Do you have a different price for those who purchase locally to international? 2- I get worried about offering free shipping when looking at online stores like Bookdepository that charged free shipping and had to close. Do you have any thoughts to make sure it works?
Hi Shoshanah thank you for your excellent questions. To answer your first question, you can continue selling locally with the current rates, and specify that free shipping is for local or in-country only sales, if the rates are pretty consistent for local sales. I would not recommend offering free shipping for international sales, I agree with you that it is too complicated to compute and would fluctuate too much depending on locale. For your second question, yes, offering free shipping can be an issue, you will ultimately need to decide what works best for you. On my own work I factor the price in to get the work shipped to the gallery, and this is part of my costs built into the price. I recommend watching my other videos from my Artist Life With Dena Tollefson Podcast on how to price your work to sell, these pricing videos showing different methods and should hopefully help. th-cam.com/play/PLPyeuYhzjH1fJPNpbc7euoN0BD5914ALX.html I also have 2 videos on how to ship your work which covers pricing with shipping. Here are links th-cam.com/video/514WnlXsSAo/w-d-xo.html and th-cam.com/video/Xue315I3sDI/w-d-xo.html
Hi Art Friends! Thank you so much for stopping by! I hope you find this information helpful 😊
Yeah very helpful
You are a great person
Thank you for sharing all this.
😊👍💖
You are the most help in every way! I’m so glad I found your fantastic art!
Awesome do's and Don'ts very helpful! Its a great feeling to earn money from your artwork.. I kept the very 1st 10$ i ever made from my art.
Mighty thank you so much for your kind words. I love it that you kept that first $10. There is nothing as satisfying or feels as good as that first art sale. It is just like all those business owners who keep their first dollar sold in their store- the first one is always the biggest celebration. Hugs to you my friend and God bless you for a Merry Christmas
@@DenaTollefson Merry Christmas!
This is really good and to the point. Very relevant. Good Job
Daddy thank you so much! I love you ❤ it was great seeing you at the premiere ❤
Dena, Wow, this video is terrific! You presented it in a very friendly, easy manner that everyone will enjoy. The B Footage is very interesting that goes with the dialog beautifully. I need to watch the video again and again so that I can absorb it all. Thanks for sharing all of your tips with us; it is truly appreciated.
Thank you so much! ❤❤❤ Mama I appreciate you- it was wonderful having you there at the premiere. I love you
Thank you for sharing your expertise. I’ve sold art made with different mediums, sizes and situations. I have learned a lot about presentation and I am committed to present myself and my art as a professional. Thank you for giving me solid information that I can use as a marketing tool.
Judi thank you so much for your kind words! I appreciate you!
This was extremely interesting Dena. I have always sold by size, so I was happy that I fell into line with something that was the correct way of doing. Thank you dear. Have to go check out part 2. 🌹
Hi Yovette! Thank you so much! Yes, selling by size is definitely the way to go. Your paintings are beautiful 🤩
@@DenaTollefson Thank you dear, I feel the same way about yours. Especially the goldfish or Koi.
This is the best advice online, I love your wonderful work. Sunscribed 😎
Awesome, thank you! I appreciate you!!
Great video that stands out, thank's!
Glad you liked it! Thank you Sandra!
I have just entered my 2nd art show. the first one, i put reasonable prices, just a tad on the high side, knowing the gallery would take 50%. i hoped i'd sell one of the three pieces. This time, i wasn't as keen to sell them as i personally love the paintings. So, my least favorite i put up 3 times higher than first time, the other one is up6 times higher because i need the money, but don't really want to part with it that much. The third one, i wrote not for sale at all. I saw a lady artist say to realize the painting will be GONE FOREVER, so price it where you would feel ok if it sold. Thats what i did.
Thank you, Dena. Very interesting to watch...so many different ways to figure out right price...so, always interesting to found new tips of working our the prices for art work
You are so welcome! I appreciate your kind comment, Ira. Hugs to you my friend
Awesome.
Great advice.
Thanks
Akram
Akram thank you so much!! Take care and have a great rest of your day
60-70% of social media? wow... that is amazing.... All of the concepts were great to listen to!!
Thank you so much, Tim! Yes, that social media component is so important. Take care Tim and have a great Sunday
This is a great video Dena! A very relevant topic for many artists. Great share and I hope you have an awesome Christmas!
Thank you so much, Justin! I wish you a Merry and Blessed Christmas!!
This was so helpful, Dena! You're always so generous with the information you share. Thank you so much!
Hi Erika! Thank you so much for your kind compliment ❤
I feel the same way about you 🌸🌺🌼
Hugs to you and Merry Christmas 😊
Helpful video thanks for sharing dear
Thank you so much!!
Great job. Thank for sharing
Thank you 😀
Absolutely amazing 👌
Fantastic Video💖
Looking forward to more such wonderful video. 🌺🌺
Thanks for beautiful sharing.💖💖💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
Thank you so much for your kind words. Take care!
You are so kind....
Thank you so much for sharing this useful video 👍😊💖
Thank you so much!! Hugs to you
@@DenaTollefson you are most welcome 😚❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for sharing Dena
Thank you Wari Wiri! Hugs to you my friend
Art is only a hobby to keep me and my wife from going crazy in retirement . I love to give my art away , I have a playlist of all the people that I have sent paintings too and I love to see the joy it brings them.😀
Elf yes!! Art has the ability to heal and bring joy. It is wonderful you are spreading love through your artwork. Hugs to you my friend 😀
Do you know this lady, this is a interesting video th-cam.com/video/GFC5G1JfpcE/w-d-xo.html
@@elflordsjourneys Elf I was not aware of her channel- yes that topic of Artificial Intelligence and artwork (or is it art if it s generated by Artificial Intelligence?) is a great topic.
Yes I thought so also.😀
That’s useful information. Have nice day ✨💕
Thank you so much Victor!
That social media ratio was a shock to me. It’s the hardest part of the process for me.
Will yes! Being an artist is almost like being a small business owner wearing every hat! Social media presence is so key - it is basically your marketing launchpad
Great information
Thank you so much!! I appreciate your support- take care
I removed social media from my routine to dedicate more time to improving my art, as I believe the primary focus should be on creating art, not self-promotion.
@@timalart Hi! Yes, finding that balance is super important. 🤩
Hi Dena! Loved the video! Great tips, thank you so much. Where do you source your shipping supplies, though? I didn’t see them in your Amazon store. If it’s a trade secret don’t worry! I won’t be mad if you don’t want to share. 😊
Thank you for all the helpful info, I shared with my artist friends.
Lisa thank you so much!!! I appreciate your support and kind words.
I get my art shipping boxes from Masterpak masterpak-usa.com/collections/frontpage/products/titanstrongbox-lined and from AirFloat airfloatsystems.com/strongbox
They are very similar in design, be sure to order the „lined“ version that way you get the special plastic liner which gives you puncture protection similar to a 3/8“ plywood crate.
AirFloat order the „Strongbox Lined“
Masterpak order the „Titan Strong Box Lined“
Take care and I wish you a Happy and Blessed Easter!
@@DenaTollefson Oh my goodness that is so helpful! Thank you for giving such a complete answer. You’re so gracious! Really appreciate it.
Thank you for the well wishes and I hope you have a blessed Easter as well! 🙏
How to you figure out the shipping cost if you are 1 - not in the USA and selling locally plus want to sell internationally? To include shipping can be very complicated. Do you have a different price for those who purchase locally to international?
2- I get worried about offering free shipping when looking at online stores like Bookdepository that charged free shipping and had to close. Do you have any thoughts to make sure it works?
Hi Shoshanah thank you for your excellent questions. To answer your first question, you can continue selling locally with the current rates, and specify that free shipping is for local or in-country only sales, if the rates are pretty consistent for local sales. I would not recommend offering free shipping for international sales, I agree with you that it is too complicated to compute and would fluctuate too much depending on locale. For your second question, yes, offering free shipping can be an issue, you will ultimately need to decide what works best for you. On my own work I factor the price in to get the work shipped to the gallery, and this is part of my costs built into the price.
I recommend watching my other videos from my Artist Life With Dena Tollefson Podcast on how to price your work to sell, these pricing videos showing different methods and should hopefully help.
th-cam.com/play/PLPyeuYhzjH1fJPNpbc7euoN0BD5914ALX.html
I also have 2 videos on how to ship your work which covers pricing with shipping. Here are links
th-cam.com/video/514WnlXsSAo/w-d-xo.html and th-cam.com/video/Xue315I3sDI/w-d-xo.html
I am in 50s
Designer * artist + packagin designr and supply photo frames and Art materials imprting and workshop in China & Srilanka
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Gracias Leydi
Great
Thanks
for the fast reply.
If any possibility CAN work for YOU please kindy consider.
I am a Srilankan based in Dubai.
Thanks
Hi Akram! I am not looking to hire anyone at this time, but I will keep you in mind if that changes! Take care and have a super day