Here’s my latest article at Fine Art Views Newsletter called
Questions You Don’t Have to Answer.
And here’s a tongue-in-cheek article by Robert Genn on how the Art Marketing Board of Canada can help you price your artwork.
Enjoy!
About me…
You can see and purchase my art at www.LuannUdell.com I've learned a lot in the process of making my art and getting it out into the world. I share what I've learned so maybe you don't have to learn everything the hard way. (But sometimes you do anyway...)
You get an inside look at my creative life--the good, the bad and the ugly. Mostly the good.
More articles are at MY OLD BLOG.
My art biz now has a FACEBOOK PAGE or see me on FACEBOOK.
We can TWITTER too! Scroll way, way down to see examples of my most recent tweets.
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I make wall hangings, sculptures and jewelry inspired by prehistoric, tribal and world art. I tell stories with my art, stories to honor and encourage others who are making their own place in the world.
I believe using our creativity makes the world a better place for everyone. I believe everyone can participate in that process. I contribute as an artist and a writer. And maybe other ways I don't know about yet.
I write about how being a late-bloomer, a mother (teens! When did THAT happen??), a martial artist, a rider, a climber and a writer, have all made me a better artist. And vice versa.
I wrote a book CARVING RUBBER STAMPS and I wrote a regular column for CraftsBusiness Magazine (til it went out of business, and no, that wasn't my fault.) Now I write a regular column Craft Matters for The Crafts Report magazine.
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Luann Udell · Muddling through life with the help of art.
I like saying “40 years” (of however long you have been at it). It stops them in their tracks and gives them something to think about. I explain that over time one process or idea leads to another. It doesn’t just happen in 3 hours or 4. I always measure it in years.
Anyway, just my take on that particular question.
LOL Since I am a bead weaver I have no problem giving them the actual weaving time since it is hours and hours and not something most people are willing to invest time doing. I also add that I have been working in the medium for years and the time does not include shopping, design, and prep.
Great question. I will click on the link and read the rest.
Ditto KJ – and it usually makes them think twice about the price. If something took me 6 hours and I’m charging $25 for it, then it really ISN’T expensive after all.