Why people buy art or dont

I thought I knew the answer to that burning question but, I'm finding out it's far more complicated.

For example; last year was a good year for my sales. Not only with print sales through Fine Art America but also original, new commissions from "word of mouth" referrals and from long time friends and repeat orders.

This year? Might as well go off to a nice quiet place and catch up on my reading. Sure have time for it!

I've tried special sales, lowered my commission rate on print sales and have come close to being a pain in most everyone's ass with my crying and complaining about the "dismal art market"

One of my customer's, a multi-time-repeat buyer told me his business was down 25% over last year's. Another complained about the general mood of frustration that exists in his community of friends & business associates.

Not very reassuring but, a little comforting in a macabre sort of way.

So, what to do about forces you have no control?...........

Keep on drawing and painting, feeding the efforts to the galleries that fit and keep up a positive attitude.

Stay in touch with old friends and follow the doctors advice about keeping healthy.

Thanks for allowing me to bend your ear and don't forget, I have a one-man-show called "Artistry in Chrome" opening June 5th at the Rio Grande Theater art Gallery here in Las Cruces.

E-mail for details at : inkyarts@comcast.net

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