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Robert Leuallen
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  • Paonia, CO
  • United States
  • Raku Decorative Ceramic
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Robert Leuallen commented on S Brian Berkun's blog post Art In The Park, Boulder City, NV
"Art Festivals seem to be getting "Walmartized," everyday low prices on lots of great China stuff. An artist friend who had done this show for a number of years, did well, but quit couple years ago because of what you are describing.…"
Oct 10, 2011
Robert Leuallen commented on S Brian Berkun's blog post 27th Annual Ridgway Rendezvous
"Great review Brian, my raku artist wife & I lived in Montrose for 10 years (moved to Paonia couple years ago), did the Ridgway show couple times, didn't seem to be our buyers. Indeed a great setting and they put on a good show, Orvis is…"
Aug 16, 2011
Robert Leuallen commented on Christine Heisler's blog post Behind your tent?
"We have the trimline, have 3 awnings plus an extra awning bar set, drape our back wall over the awning bars, use bungies to snug back, can collect water as it's not as tight as an awning. The back wall makes a pretty good back room. When we…"
Jun 2, 2011
Robert Leuallen commented on Nels Johnson's blog post YOUR ART=YOUR PERSONA
"Evolution at work here, survival of the fittest, those who interact effectively with their customers will make it, those who don't will fade away."
Mar 30, 2011
Robert Leuallen replied to BenJamin Stielow's discussion Got my latest rejection, do you have one to share?
"Is anyone else having problems finding the latest posts on this topic. I go to page 12, expecting to see them there perhaps, but Jan 26 last post date."
Feb 16, 2011
Robert Leuallen commented on Caroline Kwas's blog post Peep of the Day: Dave Barkby, woodturner.
"We were set up near Dave at Park City, UT show, had some good chats, good to see him again, at that time he wasn't sure if he was going to do AZ again. His work was well received. Like your "peeps.""
Jan 31, 2011
Robert Leuallen commented on Michelle Sholund's blog post 40 Question Craft Artist Blog Series - Question #38 - How can customers find me?
"Lots of good ideas Michelle, one item we use is to donate art pieces to various fundraising art auctions, such as hospice."
Jan 29, 2011
Robert Leuallen commented on Robert Leuallen's blog post The 30th Annual Colorado Indian Market and Southwest Showcase
"And part of our change involves as issue talked about in another area, "art" vs "salable art." One of those unending discussions. We will be gearing some of our raku "art" towards designs that seem to sell well, a mix…"
Jan 29, 2011
Robert Leuallen commented on Connie Mettler's blog post The Power of Intention
"One item I've found helpful over the years from my past crisis center work is to "get comfortable with being uncomfortable," for those situations when you can't change things for a bit. Rather than be in a high anxiety state…"
Jan 29, 2011
Connie Mettler commented on Robert Leuallen's blog post The 30th Annual Colorado Indian Market and Southwest Showcase
"Thanks again for a report, Robert, on a show that doesn't have a very high profile for most of us. There are so many niches in this business! Looks like you are finding a way to make this work for you. I look forward to hearing your progress as…"
Jan 28, 2011
Robert Leuallen commented on Robert Leuallen's blog post The 30th Annual Colorado Indian Market and Southwest Showcase
"The more input the better, the type of art/craft work you covered Michael was important."
Jan 28, 2011
MICHAEL ALAN STIPEK commented on Robert Leuallen's blog post The 30th Annual Colorado Indian Market and Southwest Showcase
"Since I live just a few miles from the show site, every year I've visited artist friends who exhibit there.  My work doesn't appeal to what seems to sell the best there:  Native American/Western/Southwestern/Cowboy/Mountain…"
Jan 28, 2011
Debbie Roberts commented on Robert Leuallen's blog post The 30th Annual Colorado Indian Market and Southwest Showcase
"We also participated in this event. The weather is a real stress builder.  Although we made a little profit, the expenses were far too much and we probably won't be back.  The capacity crowd that paid $12 per person mostly came for…"
Jan 27, 2011
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Jan 26, 2011
Robert Leuallen replied to Gary Haynes's discussion When do you apply for a show.
"Indeed there is the reality of how things "should" work, and how they really "work."  In the big picture for art show artists, it would be helpful to know how things actually work, and at the same time, if they appear…"
Jan 15, 2011
Robert Leuallen commented on Scott Martin's blog post Colorado Art Shows?
"Hmm, I'm not familiar with the terms for food & beverage booths, other than I've heard they pay a higher booth price. Most of the shows we've done seem to have "regulars" doing the food & beverage each year, not sure…"
Jan 12, 2011

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Your Medium
Raku Decorative Ceramic
Years in the Art Fair Business
12
First show ever
Christmas show
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http://www.rakubyshekinahclay.com
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The 30th Annual Colorado Indian Market and Southwest Showcase

Posted on January 26, 2011 at 11:24pm 5 Comments

January 21-22-23, 2011

Merchandise Mart, Denver, Colorado



http://www.indianmarket.net/P1alt.html



What? Do an art show in the dead of a Colorado Winter, even if it's inside? Desperate crazy artists anyway...



www.rakubyshekinahclay.com



We've done this show for about 7 years, it's one of our most enjoyable, and better dependable producers.…

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Let's hope this trend applies to art sales.

Posted on January 26, 2011 at 5:58pm 0 Comments

Across income scale, Americans cautiously prepare to spend
from: Tribune Washington Bureau | January 24, 2011

http://www.aarp.org/money/budgeting-saving/news-01-2011/across_income_scale_americans_cautiously_prepare_to_spend.1.html

"Your Life Has Changed, Flow With It,"

Posted on January 3, 2011 at 1:00pm 2 Comments

said my fortune cookie at the Dragon Wall, where my artist wife Lynne (www.rakubyshekinahclay.com) and I were celebrating a $160 Raku piece delivery. A lady had seen it at our recent holiday art show and husband arranged for a purchase for a Christmas present, in a parking lot, felt like we were doing some kind of drug deal or something.
Indeed our art show life has…
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Going big with your art work

Posted on August 31, 2010 at 3:44am 12 Comments

We've moved into larger art pieces, kind if tied in with below.…
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At 11:22pm on August 11, 2010, Connie Mettler said…
Welcome to ArtFairInsiders.com, Robert. I'm pleased to see you here and look forward to getting to know you.

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