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Leslie Christopher Bookout
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I'm so excited!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jacki Bilsborrow Feb 20, 2011. 6 Replies 0 Likes
I'm so excited! My first year of trying the Art Fair venue. I've just been accepted to two events! The Green River Rendevouz in Pinedale, Wyoming, and the Nicolaysen Museum's NIC Fest in Casper. Now…Continue
App Photos
Started this discussion. Last reply by Leslie Christopher Bookout Dec 22, 2010. 7 Replies 0 Likes
I am about to submit my first application for a show. It is the Jackson Hole Art Fair this coming Summer. These are watercolours, all in 16"x20" formats.What can I do about the visible signatures?…Continue
At Last! I have found my "people!"
Started this discussion. Last reply by Sandy Walker Dec 21, 2010. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Hello everyone! New member here, and I have to say that this website is wonderful! I’ve been searching for such a resource as this for a while. The advice and insights to the arts/crafts business…Continue
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Leslie Christopher Bookout commented on robert casarietti's blog post Art Fairs.....
"I hear ya. Last year was my first foray into the art fair circuit and I feel that I just got into the game several years too late. After doing 8 outdoor shows, the returns were dismal. The only money that I saw being spent was over-priced junk food,…"
Leslie Christopher Bookout commented on Lisa Barrus's blog post I think I started the show circuit at the wrong time...
"I have a difficult time understanding visitors who opine that the artwork is too expensive while drinking beer in a paper cup that costs five bucks."
Leslie Christopher Bookout commented on Lisa Barrus's blog post I think I started the show circuit at the wrong time...
"Last summer I participated in 8 art fairs. The larger (and most expensive) ones that went for 3-4 days were dismal in sales, The best one was a one-day, small town event ($50 booth fee), with no food/beverage vendors. I made over double the sales in…"
Leslie Christopher Bookout replied to Jane Brewster's discussion Shade Side Attachment
"I've learned to zip up all the side panels and attach the front shade before staking down the feet and setting anchors. Allows some 'play' in the structure to get everything to fit/reach.
I used clamps to tighten up the shade…"
Leslie Christopher Bookout replied to Karla Ries's discussion Commission Contract
"Sounds better than being asked to a commission, with no money up front, delivered by Friday afternoon, and wait to be paid when the subject reviews it, then refuses it, then not get paid because they changed their mind about it, and you're…"
Leslie Christopher Bookout replied to Karla Ries's discussion Commission Contract
"I always offer two plans.
For most portrait work:
50% down (non-refund), 50% on delivery.
For landscapes/architectural or commercial applications...
1/3 (non-refund) upon commission, 1/3 due at preview (preliminary drawing; this is their…"
Leslie Christopher Bookout commented on Linda A Shields's blog post RIP: ART at the Local Art Fair......or are ARTISTS A DYING BREED?
"Call me a ‘pedestrian,’ but I’ll sell my artwork at those dreadful ‘flea markets.’ I’ll sell my artwork at swap meets, farmer’s markets, livestock auctions, and yard sales. Hell, I’ll sell my work out…"
Leslie Christopher Bookout replied to Doug Hoppes's discussion How to know what type of customer you attract
"Ha Ha! It's been true all summer... once they say, "I'm coming back later!" ...you'll never see them again.
I have, however, spotted many of them trying to 'sneak' back by my booth, averting their eyes, and walking…"
Todd Derr replied to Leslie Christopher Bookout's discussion Yay! in the group Painters Alley
"I know I'm late to the conversation, but I just wanted to say congrats and how awesome to get into Jackson Hole on your first go. Thanks for the inspiration.
You're right, this is a great place...I've spent hours reading through…"
Leslie Christopher Bookout commented on Leslie Christopher Bookout's photo
Main Street Books
"That's exactly where that is! Except it's now a coffee shop. The bookstore moved a few weeks after I painted it."
Todd Derr commented on Leslie Christopher Bookout's photo
Main Street Books
"This looks like Lander, WY. If I'm not mistaken...across the street from the Noble Hotel. Very cool."
Leslie Christopher Bookout replied to Ruth Finkenbiner's discussion Show scheduling - How much do you change each year?
""$2K or better"!!?! Wow! I've done five shows so far this summer, and averaged around $500 each (if you discount the first one that zilched). Albeit, I'm still a newb, and my area (I stayed in Wyoming), is not exactly…"
Leslie Christopher Bookout replied to David Hipwell's discussion The economy
"Wow! My first show barely covered the gas money to get home. My second one cleared about a hundred bucks. I gotta get out of Wyoming."
Leslie Christopher Bookout replied to Linda and Jim Dalton's discussion What's the worst question you have been asked at an art fair?
"I had an obnoxious neighbor, actually from two booths down, that spent a couple of hours pacing back and forth in front of my booth, having a loud and animated business conversation on his cell phone.
I eventually got sick of his…"
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Big West Art Sale and Show, Sheridan WY
Posted on May 10, 2011 at 3:47pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Anyone here ever attend this show?
http://www.bigwestartsfestival.com/
The deadline for applications has been extended to May 31st.
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 11:48pm on May 11, 2011,
Rick Woods said… - Leslie, I'd be honored to set up next to you, too! Figures are my weakest link, obviously just one of your many strengths.
- At 2:13pm on January 11, 2011,
Shane Reed said… - I started my photography business in 2008. Shortly after starting my business I started shooting alphabet letters of architecture and other objects found in urban settings. These letters can be used to spell words, or names to make contemporary art for you home. This project took off, and became an overwhelming success. I used the money from selling my alphabet letters to fund my photography business. These letters are fantastic sellers and I’m thankfully too busy with my real passion to have time to sell them anymore. So I’ve decided to sell the high resolution digital files for a fair price to the right person who is interested in making an abundance of extra income. This idea will be unique to you, and if you're driven will make you lots of money. The market is enormous! If you’re interested and would like to discuss things further please contact me atshane@reedphoto.ca and please check out our alphabet photography atwww.reedphoto.ca click on “client” menu and enter the password “abc”. We have b&w and color alphabets, and I’ve also custom created numerous word art pieces with quotes. You’d receive everything with unlimited reproduction rights. The letters can be put on anything you can think of or you can sell them just as letters to go in frames. I always just sold them as letters for $5 per letter. The profit margin is very high as it costs about 10-20 cents to print each letter and they sell for $5 each. I look forward to hearing from you.
- At 9:02pm on December 23, 2010,
Connie Mettler said… Welcome to ArtFairInsiders.com, Leslie. I'm pleased to see you here and look forward to having you as part of our community.
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