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(OC) sold a painting to a local hotel. Lost money on the deal but I’m counting it as a win lol
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(OC) sold a painting to a local hotel. Lost money on the deal but I’m counting it as a win lol
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Nice job – congrats on the sale
Definitely a win. Looks awesome and on display to get the next sale.
That’s awesome! How did you lose money on the sale? Regardless, sometimes there’s more than money when it comes to how much the sale is worth to you, as you’re increasing your exposure and portfolio!
did you play M.I.A. when you sold it?
Lost money on it? Like you sold it for less than you paid for paint?
Sucks you lost money, but that’s absolutely a win. Congrats on getting your art out there!
Congratulations on selling your art! Wishing you continued success, and at a profit!
Did you forget to sign the corner!??
Please straighten the painting.
Great painting though well done.
I think a lot of people who want to buy art are shocked at what it really costs when you factor in a reasonable wage per hour, plus materials.
So many times they think $0 for labor and less than the cost of materials is already pushing it
I hope you straightened it before you left. 🙂
MMmm, that sucks, probably fine as long as you don’t make a habit of it. The key here is now you know how much lighting and labor are worth and next time you can say, “Oh but wait, what about X, Y, and Z? That’s not free after all.”
Being surprised with those things is a great way to lose out, but you won’t be surprised next time.
It’s not hung straight!
How did you sell this at a loss? Materials cost more than what it was sold for or labor + materials cost more?
Hang it straight, also ask if they’d allow a small plaque that would display your name and webstore. Go lose some more money on a small plaque and pray it pays off in the end. You took a loss and nobody knows who did this fine work.
Hope your name is displayed
Mot sure if this is one of those chain hotels that buy artwork in bulk, but you could give them your actual price, then offer them something like a 25% discount if they buy X amount. Say they have 6 floors, offer them six paintings of the chosen desired scape, at the discounted cost.
Make a sales pitch: painting for each floor in the meeting rooms, or hallways or near the elevators to have them all flow together.
That hotel’s moulding sucks… would you fix that at cost too?
Really nice painting btw.
Idk, doesn’t seem like a win at all. However this post is definitely a win now so who cares?!
Don’t most artists sign their name on the paintings down in the bottom corner? I see nothing on that painting that identifies the artist. As others have mentioned, a plaque with artist’s info would be great if they’ll let you.
Is the painting supposed to be some comment about the war in Ukraine ?
Congratulations! If you don’t mind me asking, what is the meaning of your painting, if there is one?
Good work. Just remember exposure doesn’t feed you. People are sharks with creative work and you should presume you can be paid what you’re really worth.
A trick to pricing things out is to break down each element.
The value of art is subjective, but your time to install and do lighting isn’t. You shouldn’t be charging less than a handy man’s rate for that. Just like a courier or delivery driver will charge a certain amount. These are costs that are pretty easily figured out based on doing a search.
Your art will sell for whatever it will sell for, but don’t sell yourself short on charges they’d have to pay some other schmoe to do.
Absolutely beautiful! I love the strong lines, texture, and hazy atmosphere. To me, the meaning is about finding your path as an artist. Tin foil glider, aloft on the warmth from below, guided by the example of others.
Hey it’s one more piece you HAVE hanging somewhere. Good for you my dude. Good for you.
How are people upvoting this lmao sorry but this painting is horrible. I’m amazed someone paid anything for it
Can you get them to put a placard with your name on it so someone could look you up online?
I would much rather have this than the crappy generic reproduced picture I have on my office wall now. Great work
Right side needs to go up a bit
If you get back less than you put into it, that’s *real art.*
The moon is too high.
The plane is fucking amazing.
Since nobody else is asking, I will: factoring in your materials, time, profit margin, and all the other little things (like finding a buyer and transportation), how much would you need to sell this at to break even/turn a profit?