chico said:
Contact me via direct message.
third coast.. said:
There are more than a couple galleries in Galveston with stuff right up this alley. I'm guessing you would have luck down there.
agz win said:
Beautiful. Be sure to sign and date them.
Have you looked into Arts Festivals? Houston has one twice a year.
yep.. stopped at one... went in, talked to one of the owners, showed pieces... she said she loved the work... told her I would call her and send pics of more pieces. When I called back, the other owner answered and I explained to the lady what I was doing and why I was calling. She said she kinda knew what was going on and when could I come down on the Saturday sidewalk show. I said I didn't know about the sidewalk show.. I told her what iw as looking for was space in the studio to show off my stuff... She said it was impossible and the only thing I could do was a sidewalk show on a Saturday.. I told her I work weddings on every Saturday and I could not come, and the conversation kinda went down hill from there...Sasappis said:studioone said:third coast.. said:
There are more than a couple galleries in Galveston with stuff right up this alley. I'm guessing you would have luck down there.
tried a couple of times down there.. there aren't that many that are into wood, and they usually reply 'we've already got a guy who makes bowls'...
and its hard to tell them 'I don't make bowls, I make art'.... cause they think woodturning is just bowls... and I email them pics and they NEVER respond.. hence the idea of getting in the door by this forum on Texags.
thanks for looking..
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Have you made a trip to the shops and galleries with your actual pieces ? Probably will get a much better response than cold calling or just emails.
94chem said:
You may need to start on Etsy or similar.
Time to tell the story of the blind orphan boy from rural Brazos County who learned to see the world by touching the trees around him.Quote:
unless you have an interesting backstory or the pieces represent something that will connect with people
This part is very true. My wife creates really nice jewelry art. It's the story and personal connection that sells the pieces (e.g. this locket was sourced from an English Victorian necklace from the 1800's; this silver came from a mine in Mexico; this stone was purchased from a Native American in Arizona). You'll gain traction by saying stuff like your wood came from an old barn and the lacquer used is similar to a New England shipbuilder....or whatever. And resellers get a 50% cut typically.Foamcows said:
Galleries are going to be difficult to get into unless you have an interesting backstory or the pieces represent something that will connect with people. Without that story or meaning in your pieces, you will be seen as a high quality hobby work. Im also not sure its worth the large cut (50% or more) that galleries are going to want to take.
schmendeler said:
those are great. but would look stunning with a beveled aTm.
Foamcows said:
Im the person mentioned by Vansprinkle that has a studio in Houston.
To be honest, your biggest market is going to be online. Etsy or Amazon Handmade are going to be the best way to reach the biggest audience possible. If I had an easy way to ship my work (5 to 15 ft wide printed photos) then I would solely sell online. In regards to having the time to take photos and get it setup... price it so that its worth your time to setup the shops.
Galleries are going to be difficult to get into unless you have an interesting backstory or the pieces represent something that will connect with people. Without that story or meaning in your pieces, you will be seen as a high quality hobby work. Im also not sure its worth the large cut (50% or more) that galleries are going to want to take.
yeah, i'd hoped it was obvious. but I guess enough people out there want aggie everything that it wasn't.third coast.. said:
He was being HIGHLY sarcastic.
