May 21, 2013

Artist Profile: Jade’s Menagerie

Dragonfly Set

I have found that my best marketing strategy is participating in direct sales with the customers through art and craft festivals.

Artist Profile: The Potters Ltd.

Green Bowl by Karen Steininger

Although saleability is desired for the sculpture pieces, they are generally the product of dancing for our own enjoyment.

Artist Profile: Al Stephens

Infinity Candleholder by Al Stephens

To accommodate existing accounts, Al now contacts his top customers before each show to let them know that his schedule will be very booked.

Artist Profile: Keri Joy Colestock

The Family Tree

I believe that everything happens for a reason and I accept I am exactly where I am supposed to be today.

Artist Profile: Joe Diemer

Capriccio Cage Flourish Detail

They’re fully functional with lots of operating doors, slumped glass trays, and spun copper bowls, but only 1 out of 5 actually put birds in them – most are used as sculpture.

Artist Profile: Charan Sachar

Detail of handbuilt ceramic vases

To make it easier for them, I promote suggesting starter packages which would include my best sellers.

Artist Profile: Bronwen Heilman

Jazz Bracelet

I am pushing the boundaries of using non-traditional materials in my jewelry.

Artist Profile: Georgianne Holland

Handmade pillows

I offer one-of-a-kind fiber art both framed for the wall and presented as a collectible pillow.

Artist Profile: Rachel Atherley

Handcrafted earrings

I truly believe working one-on-one with an established artist is where the real life training is achieved.

Artist Profile: Cindy Biles

ceramic sculpture human form

When I returned to art I wanted to create narrative work that evokes memories and emotions. My figurative sculptures are representational.