critique - Forum - Art Fair Insiders2024-03-29T09:01:30Zhttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/forum/topics/feed/tag/critiquePainters source and disdainhttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/forum/topics/painters-source-and-disdain2018-06-22T16:16:56.000Z2018-06-22T16:16:56.000ZLarry Sohnhttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/members/LarrySohn<div><p>I am curious, how many painters, or other mediums of art, use a photograph of the subject matter, to work from.</p>
<p>So many painters, I have encountered, know that they cannot paint quickly enough to get all the work done, on their landscape etc, before the scene changes, light changes etc.</p>
<p>They realize their memory may not be perfect.</p>
<p>Therefore they take a photograph and paint while looking at the photo.</p>
<p>I have been told, this is a common practice. I know, not all are done that way. However a significant amount is.</p>
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<p>If this is true, and so many fine art painters, sculptors etc, build from a foundation of photography, why do some painters have such disdain for the photographer and not consider photography Fine Art.</p></div>Looking for critique of my booth shothttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/forum/topics/looking-for-critique-of-my-booth-shot2018-06-22T00:28:32.000Z2018-06-22T00:28:32.000ZSonja Joneshttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/members/SonjaJones<div><p>Hi All, I have yet to qualify for a "real" art show - have only done arts and crafts type venues. I just bought a tent last year, and now am trying to improve my booth shot. I read all of Larry's excellent tips on booth photography, and tried to incorporate as much as I could, not being a photographer myself. Please feel free to comment on any areas you think I could improve or anything you might like about it! Thank you!</p><p class="attachment"><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8871063296?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener">fullsizeoutput_5b9.jpeg</a></p></div>My other booth shothttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/forum/topics/my-other-booth-shot2017-11-18T03:16:50.000Z2017-11-18T03:16:50.000ZJane Axman-Hynerhttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/members/JaneAxmanHyner<div><p>While I'm working to tweak my photography booth shot, here is one of my paintings. I show work in a variety of sizes. Should my booth shot reflect that, or should I reshoot it without the small pieces and just give the bigger ones more breathing room?<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1062793919?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1062793919?profile=original" width="461"/></a></p></div>Booth & Jury Imageshttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/forum/topics/booth-jury-images2016-11-21T16:43:57.000Z2016-11-21T16:43:57.000ZKurt Stauderhttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/members/KurtStauder<div><p>Hey guys,</p>
<p>I posted this as reply a previous post but I couldn't tell if anyone one seeing it so I thought I'd repost it as a new thread and see if that works any better.</p>
<p>I have done dozens of shows in my first year and I have learned so much. After conducting lots of market research at the many different types of shows I attended, I'm shifting my business model from selling mostly small, affordable pieces, to selling mostly larger, higher priced works. Sell fewer pieces but make more money, at least that's the idea. From my experience there's a market for my bigger pieces.</p>
<p>With that in mind, I have created a new booth shot and I'm pretty happy with it. Larry, I thought about everything you said last time. I simplified things and kept them more symmetrical. It's better right? Do you think it's good enough to appeal to juries at higher end shows?</p>
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<p>Also, which other 4 images should I use in my applications? Should I include #1 and/or #2, which I feel are among my strongest pieces, even though they are shown pretty well in the booth shot? If I don't, I can include other images, giving me more chances of having an image resonate with jurors.</p>
<p>One last thing, if you had to choose would you pick 6a or 6b? My work is much more impressive in person than it is in photos. I tried to address that in the booth shot by showing the bright, saturated colors and revealing the depth of my pieces mounted on 1/2" acrylic. The perspective in 6a really shows the beauty of the process but it's so different that I worry that the extreme angle detracts from the overall piece.</p>
<p>Any feedback would be appreciated!</p>
<p>Kurt</p></div>Please critique my booth - I want to be betterhttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/forum/topics/please-critique-my-booth-i-want-to-be-better2016-04-01T01:59:43.000Z2016-04-01T01:59:43.000ZTammy O'Connorhttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/members/TammyOConnor<div><p>It's a challange to have a good looking stained glass booth. I'm planning on only using one banner and possibly moving my table around back...just don't know. What do you think would make it better???<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1062731997?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1062731997?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="360" class="align-left" height="239"/></a><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1062730633?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1062730633?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="414" class="align-full" height="275"/></a><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1062730606?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="407" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1062730606?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="407" class="align-full"/></a></p><p class="attachment"><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8871000085?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DSC_8181.JPG</a></p><p class="attachment"><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8870999881?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DSC_8178.JPG</a></p></div>Our first booth shot for reviewhttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/forum/topics/our-first-booth-shot-for-review2016-03-29T04:48:34.000Z2016-03-29T04:48:34.000ZChuck Hinrichshttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/members/ChuckHinrichs<div><p>Having just started taking the leap into art fairs, we are learning a lot very quickly. We would appreciate any critique or advice or hints you can share regarding our booth image. Thanks everyone! </p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1062733434?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1062733434?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full"/></a><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1062727982?profile=original" target="_self"><br/></a></p></div>Request for suggestions for drape color and booth critiquehttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/forum/topics/request-for-suggestions-for-drape-color-and-booth-critique2014-06-11T23:23:19.000Z2014-06-11T23:23:19.000ZDenise DiGigliahttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/members/DeniseDiGiglia<div><p>Attached is a photo of my booth that has not yet been photoshopped for wrinkles and such. I'll be retaking this shot soon with drapes, so I'd really like your input on possible drape colors for this set up.</p>
<p>In addition, I'm ready for ALL input on any improvements for jurying purposes before I get a professional in the mix.</p>
<p>Btw, my medium is lace jewelry pieces.</p><p class="attachment"><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8870951279?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Booth Photo.jpg</a></p></div>Finally found the add button....... Booth shothttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/forum/topics/finally-found-the-add-button-booth-shot2013-03-13T21:56:30.000Z2013-03-13T21:56:30.000ZMark V. Turnerhttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/members/MarkVTurner<div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>OK, Can I throw a pic or 2 in here? This is my new P P set-up with the LED lighting system (that is discussed in another thread here). The weather finally cooperated (i.e. no rain/snow, temps in the mid - upper 40's) for an afternoon/evening and so I set up my tent with the new sidewalls (found here in the classified section) and my new Pro Panels. I am using the Harmon hook hangers and my acrylic paintings. I sent another artist friend six shots to choose from... she liked this one best. Click the pic for larger view<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/301655965?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/301655965?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"/></a>So, short of the wrinkled floor carpet (like I said, mid-40's and things which ought to flatten didn't which I will make disappear through the magic of photoshopping, would it pass muster?</p>
<p>The booth shot is supposed to represent how the booth will appear with your wares in it, but these days, it seems that it's more like a still life work of art in itself. I think this is taking away from many artists who create a superior product, but aren't interior decorators and can't afford to step up their game without risking the family farm - so to speak.</p>
<p>I credit Dr. Barnes and his museum of impressionistic and post-impressionistic symmetricity for inspiration for my layout design gestalt. This is a $3.2 k upgrade from my hand-built, very practical pegboard display which was regularly rejected by upscale events, but accepted by top drawer, second shelf events....</p>
<p>I had to use the LED floods in bounce mode because they were too hot for the camera. I like the direct lighting, as it gives a gallery feel, but couldn't correct the over-exposure near the front corners of the booth. Here's what I mean. even eliminating the lights completely in the closest aspects didn't get it. Looking at the art in the booth, the glare isn't there, but 1000 lumens per lamp is a lotta light... (see below front right and left ) I suppose if I set it up again (and I had it broken down just before it started to rain again), I could get the glare gone in the corners eventually... But, in the meantime, could the upper image gain me entrance into some of the nicer juried events?</p>
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</div></div>New booth shot...Any advice?https://www.artfairinsiders.com/forum/topics/new-booth-shot-any-advice2012-11-29T22:52:56.000Z2012-11-29T22:52:56.000ZSara Hofflandhttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/members/SaraHoffland<div><p>I knew my booth shot from last year was not great so I took advantage of a rare nice day in Chicago to try and get a new one. I would love any critiques!<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1062489348?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1062489348?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full"/></a></p></div>Booth shot input - aiming for national level showshttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/forum/topics/booth-shot-input-aiming-for-national-level-shows2012-10-12T17:07:37.000Z2012-10-12T17:07:37.000ZBors Vesterbyhttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/members/BorsVesterby<div><p>First post on AFI. This is booth v3 for me. All input welcome. </p>
<p>(website text won't be on the actual jury image.)</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
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