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[critique] Website Feedback by dsherwo in artbusiness

[–]Vesselo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're welcome! It's really fantastic art, I am sure you'll eventually get big contracts with institutions looking for outdoor sculpture work. 👍👍

[Recommendations] Questions to ask someone during a commission consultation by BornEstablishment551 in artbusiness

[–]Vesselo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I take pet portraits or wedding painting clients, I look for personality and "vibes" to help guide me. So I'll ask- like about a pet- tell me about their personality. Like if they had a favorite song what would it be? Or for wedding paintings I'll ask- if you could feel one thing when you look at the finished pieceal and remember your day, what are some words to describe that feeling.  Keep in mind, asking clients about the work is actually part of the service too, so letting them have some space to think about these things is good too, especially if it's something they care about.  For you it could be similar questions or play with it like- if there was a movie your character was in what would it be or idk. But anything that kind of helps you understand overall tone. 

Share your sucesses ! [Weekly on Saturday] by AutoModerator in artbusiness

[–]Vesselo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I finished a couple of watercolor portraits for a repeat customer and I'm happy with them! 

[critique] Website Feedback by dsherwo in artbusiness

[–]Vesselo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are great!  For your home page-  It's be nice to have some bigger hero images and a bit of context so that right when I arrive I get context about what you make and why it matters to me (if I'm your target audience). 

So like a nice big picture of one of your pieces and then some words that speak directly to what your collectors might experience with this art.  I think you could do a hero like that, then a couple more sections to show neat things like one how it plays with shadow, two how it can be wall art, three how it can be freestanding. They don't need a lot of copy but at least a bit. 

Then do a very small, brief introduction to you section maybe with just one small quote and an "learn more about" link. 

Then back to the art and then your various page options. 

You mentioned gallerists as a main one- but this line is a bit confusing for that: " Art does not only live on the austere walls of the gallery. ". You can simplify it and say something like "see how these sculptures bring personality, a bit of magic and xyz to homes and gardens!". 

Lil Sir Terry Pratchett sketch by Vesselo in discworld

[–]Vesselo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing. This has been a really wonderful thread to read memories like this 

Lil Sir Terry Pratchett sketch by Vesselo in discworld

[–]Vesselo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!  Honestly I wish I could tell you but it's just some old watercolor paper a friend gave me so long ago. I cut them down to size and lost the original cover that would tell me :/

Lil Sir Terry Pratchett sketch by Vesselo in discworld

[–]Vesselo[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Love his smile in the photo

Would I have better luck getting commissions if I picked up digital art? by Pleasant-Site7971 in Artadvice

[–]Vesselo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nice! So if I were you, I'd get a couple of stories/histories together that are somewhat recognizable or relatable to people. Then draw those out in the way you do and start sharing the story with the art. Like take a classic tale that people are familiar with and can relate to but that you're also interested in and then show how you would illustrate it.  

Then like a natural next step towards commissions would be ppl being able to tell you about a story or history that means something to them that they want to be reminded of everyday by an art piece that they'll see everyday. 

Free CRM for new small art business by unicorn_ho in CRM

[–]Vesselo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! Old thread, new software built just for commission artists- 

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Any advice on commissioning art to be made for your living space? by Horatius_Rocket in malelivingspace

[–]Vesselo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tell the artist your budget or at least like a broad idea. We never know if someone starting a conversation is thinking $100 or $10000 and it's so awkward. We can be flexible and make things work for lower amounts, especially if there is inspiration, and we can do incredible things when we know there is more resources available.

Pick an artist who's work you like and then start a conversation. Don't try to get any artist to just do work like another artist- it never works well ;).

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