"I'm seeing ads for college digital art programs. It will never replace painting and photography. It's another way to express yourself."
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Sue Lukas
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Sue Lukas replied to John Leben's discussion Digital Printmaking
"The computer is a wonderful tool that aids my imagination in the creation of new images. Just like a painter or photographer, you have to learn how to use your equipment and develop the technical skills to realize your ideas. For instance at a show…"
Sue Lukas replied to Lynda Wallis's discussion How is application season going for all my Wisconsin/Illinois artist friends this year, 2012? in the group Wisconsin/Minnesota Artists
"It does seem tougher this year to get into shows I've done before. Sales were way down at Stevens Point last weekend also. This year is harder than last.
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Sue Lukas replied to Linda A Shields's discussion Can We make a List of what Are the Best Art Fair (not Craft)Shows in Wisconsin? in the group Wisconsin/Minnesota Artists
"Mt. Mary is the second weekend in Sept. at Mt. Mary College, Milwaukee
Cheery Cherry, Com Affair are run by Menomonee Falls groups."
Sue Lukas replied to Diana Ferguson's discussion Facebook Business Page Awareness
"Hi, I've done this with other photographers through Linked In. It's a great way to see other artists.
I'm at http://www.facebook.com/susanlukas.digitalartist
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Sue Lukas replied to Linda A Shields's discussion Can We make a List of what Are the Best Art Fair (not Craft)Shows in Wisconsin? in the group Wisconsin/Minnesota Artists
"Hi,
I did one Amdur show and won't do anymore. There are a few discussions about how she runs her shows on this forum. Before you put down a lot of money, check those out. Many artists are hurting due to poor sales from this past year. This…"
Christine Green commented on Sue Lukas's blog post Gamblers Anonymous for Artists?
"It's always good to put things in perspective. While to many artists it may seem like doing art shows is a gamble, win some, lose some, I prefer to think about it as a profession with an established economy going through changes.…"
Colleen Williams commented on Sue Lukas's blog post Gamblers Anonymous for Artists?
"This comment made me laugh bit, even though I should be crying on the inside because I know that what you say is true. I know that having to jump through all of the hoops to get into the shows, then deal with the environmental factors, economic…"
Kathleen J. Clausen commented on Sue Lukas's blog post Gamblers Anonymous for Artists?
"Like no atheists in a foxhole...No atheists in an EZ-up!!! HA!"
Howard Rose commented on Sue Lukas's blog post Gamblers Anonymous for Artists?
"I always thought artists and craftspeople were the most religious people:
pray for sun, pray for not too much sun, pray for public, pray for buying public, pray for a good spot not too far from the bathrooms, easy set-up, not next to the cotton…"
Sue Lukas commented on Sue Lukas's blog post Gamblers Anonymous for Artists?
"Many have lowered their prices to sell more, which effects their bottom line."
Bj McHugh commented on Sue Lukas's blog post Gamblers Anonymous for Artists?
"There are so many variables that are out of our control. I can do everything "right" and if the promoter hasn't done their job or the weather sucks or the area is hard hit economically then the same show that was great last year can…"
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Gamblers Anonymous for Artists?
After being in shows for awhile, I'm beginning to think that being an artist @ outdoor shows is like being a gambler. It's all about hope and luck. This show wasn't very good, but maybe the next one will be?It's like we're sitting at the gambling machine called art shows, putting in our money and pulling the lever. Sometimes you win and sometimes you don't. Sometimes they buy, sometimes they walk by. You never know how it's going to turn out. Weather, economy, promoter, booth location and…See More
Sue Lukas commented on peggy furlin's blog post hey! I think this guy is dissing us!
"Sometimes reviews are like art. They are written to stir people up."
Sue Lukas replied to Linda A Shields's discussion Can We make a List of what Are the Best Art Fair (not Craft)Shows in Wisconsin? in the group Wisconsin/Minnesota Artists
"Hi, I would avoid Watertown. That show has gone way down hill.
I have my schedule posted on my Web site at www.window2wis.com. I tried Broad Ripple in IN in May. Sales were good, but not enough for the long drive. I liked Stevens Pt in March and…"
Sue Lukas commented on geri a. wegner's blog post Mother Nature Strikes Again...Morning Glory, Milwaukee, WI 8/13-14/11
"I haven't seen much advertising for this show. None in the MJS or on the radio. Has anyone seen advertising for this show? I was in Lake Geneva also and the rain didn't keep people away for long."
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Gamblers Anonymous for Artists?
Posted on August 22, 2011 at 10:07am 6 Comments 2 Likes
After being in shows for awhile, I'm beginning to think that being an artist @ outdoor shows is like being a gambler. It's all about hope and luck. This show wasn't very good, but maybe the next one will be?
It's like we're sitting at the gambling machine called art shows, putting in our money and pulling the lever. Sometimes you win and sometimes you don't. Sometimes they buy, sometimes they walk by. You never know how it's going to turn out. Weather, economy, promoter, booth…
Continue Avoid Evanston Lakeshore Art Festival
Posted on August 7, 2011 at 6:29pm 10 Comments 0 Likes
Poor attendance and few buyers both days even when the weather was good.
Most exhibitors said they barely made their $310 booth fee on Saturday or didn't make their booth fee.
Difficult set up; and tickets and towing were threatened to get exhibitors to move their vehicles.
Expensive weekend for me with few sales.
Blame the economy? I did for awhile until I talked to another exhibitor who had done the show for many years and had moved on to another show…
Continue Amy Amdur Show
Posted on January 2, 2011 at 10:08am 17 Comments 0 Likes
I had heard that AA shows were really great. I applied to Arlington Heights as it wasn't too far from Milwaukee, where I live. The show was expensive, but I thought I might try one of her shows. When we arrived in the town, we saw many empty buildings. The town was well maintained, and the show is in a nice area. Sales were poor, and those of artists around me were also poor. Potter across from me was having a great show and had done the show before. This was the exception. Weather may have…
Continue First-Year Milwaukee DomesArt Festival Shows Promise
Posted on August 31, 2010 at 3:34pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
I was at the Milwaukee Domes Art Festival. After reading the postings about this show, I have to correct a few inaccuracies. There was a lot of advertising, besides the great Web site. There was 3-4 days of interviews by Gus Gnorski on Fox6 News morning show. There were ads in the Journal and on various radio stations.
It was a first-year show so fees were lower. They did make mistakes, but doesn't every show?
I sold well there. I'm one of the few who did according to others I've… Continue
It was a first-year show so fees were lower. They did make mistakes, but doesn't every show?
I sold well there. I'm one of the few who did according to others I've… Continue
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- At 6:29pm on June 23, 2010,
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