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Katy Caroline
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- Kitty Hawk, NC
- United States
- acrylic so far....
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Hey......is this everyone's full time gig????
Started this discussion. Last reply by Chris Hoyt Mar 6, 2010. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Okay, I am a newer artist, 4 years now....full time for a year and a half. I do any kind of painting I can get my hands on. I have painted murals, one tromp l'eoil (can't ever remember how to spell…Continue
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Chris Hoyt replied to Katy Caroline's discussion 'Hey......is this everyone's full time gig????'
Heather,
You make a very valid point about a theme in your work.
It makes absolutely no difference what you do. Artist or crafter, it's best to be known for something in particular.
I'm a crafter. Always have been. And I do shows where…
Heather Jordan replied to Katy Caroline's discussion 'Hey......is this everyone's full time gig????'
Katy,
I have been working with the arts daily either in a gallery capacity or shows. I have found one thing to be consistent with artist that do well as a living: They have a THEME or a body of work that is branding to them. I work in a gallery and…
Jennifer Frantz replied to Katy Caroline's discussion 'Hey......is this everyone's full time gig????'
I agree, it is a 40-60 split. The business end (remember this is a business) consumes whatever time is left in the day. I live and breathe it - you almost have to to succeed. And it does pay off financially, eventually. As in all businesses, artists…
Michelle Sholund replied to Katy Caroline's discussion 'Hey......is this everyone's full time gig????'
I hear two issues in your question and have to know what exactly are you asking. YOU SAY you want to know if readers are full time artists and if this year will be better. However at the beginning of the post you mentioned how you have done…
Warren Townsend replied to Katy Caroline's discussion 'Hey......is this everyone's full time gig????'
Renee,
I think you gave one of the smartest and truest answer. Yes you have to crunch the numbers, I do it over and over again and there is no way that I can make a decent living just selling the art. I am not just talking at art fairs but all over.…
Renee Froerer replied to Katy Caroline's discussion 'Hey......is this everyone's full time gig????'
I completely understand your predicament.
I was a full-time graphic designer who is trying to do art shows full time, but I am realizing what a long shot this is.
My best advice is to THINK BUSINESS. Crunch the numbers. There are tons of small…
Diane Wright replied to Katy Caroline's discussion 'Hey......is this everyone's full time gig????'
This is my full time gig but....I'm retired and do have a small pension so that I am not relying on this income to pay for basic living expenses.
Willie McTell replied to Katy Caroline's discussion 'Hey......is this everyone's full time gig????'
i am a painter and do shows full time. 14th year. i have a few galleries but they are only about 10% of my income. i work on painting/business stuff every day but probably only about 1/2 day.
too many other things to do (and waste time on). like…
Dave Hinde replied to Katy Caroline's discussion 'Hey......is this everyone's full time gig????'
Right now Art Fairs are not my full time gig. My long range plan is to make it my "retirement" income or supplement in a few years. Meanwhile I'm still learning and I can see an improvement every year, so I think my long range plan is…
Suzette Mason replied to Katy Caroline's discussion 'Hey......is this everyone's full time gig????'
This is my full time job and the bulk of my income comes from art fairs. Yep your weekends are not your own but they become a way of life and quite enjoyable at that. :)
Linnea Lahlum replied to Katy Caroline's discussion 'Hey......is this everyone's full time gig????'
Doing a variety of things at the beginning is a good idea. See which ones pan out over time. Doing art shows overlapped my last “real” job as a scientific illustrator for 3 years. By the time I lost that job (my boss died) I was making…
Chris Hoyt replied to Katy Caroline's discussion 'Hey......is this everyone's full time gig????'
I'm not an artist, but rather a crafter. I "make stuff". I've been doing shows since 1980 and went full time in 1994. This is my only source of income. And I do make a "middle class" living.
But those of us who do this…
John Benton left a comment for Katy Caroline
Great work, welcome to the group.
John
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Profile Information
- Your Medium
- acrylic so far....
- Years in the Art Fair Business
- 0
- First show ever
- April 2009
- What is your website?
- http://www.katycaroline.com
- What are the best things about art fairs
- I don't know yet!!
- Best show ever and why
- I don't know yet
- Worst show ever and why
- I don't know yet
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- Artfaircalendar maybe...I googled art fairs
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- At 2:27pm on February 22, 2010,
John Benton said… - Great work, welcome to the group.
John
- At 5:50pm on February 21, 2010,
BOB STUART said… - Hi Katy, Thank you for replying to my show question and I invite you to join a new group I judt formed:
"Artists from North & South Carolina, sharing Art & Craft show information and opinions."
Website: http://www.artfairinsiders.com/group/carolinaartisians
Your Web Site is awesome
Bob
- At 6:57pm on January 30, 2010,
Connie Mettler said… - Welcome to ArtFairInsiders.com, Katy. I'm pleased to see you here and look forward to getting to know you.
When you have a chance, please add a photo to your profile and stop by the Forum to introduce yourself. I and the other members look forward to your participation here. We have a lot to offer one another, experienced and newbie alike. Let's make this a dynamic site!
Best wishes,
Connie Mettler
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