As many of you know, I very much need a shed at Tiny House Ontario. In order to build this, I need to raise some funds. I decided in the winter that I would try to up my income, by bringing prints of my work to the historic Springer Market Square in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. BUT in oder to do this I had to buy a car… a 1999 Golf… and is in the shop now getting a $400 repair done. So much for earning. So far, I pay rent at the market and I am not quite breaking even… but with the car repair and gas… tragic (for me)!
I was speaking about my concerns to fellow artist friend (another Laura) and she made a few suggestions. In short, I have followed her advice. I opened an account with Fine Art America to sell some of my pieces, originals as well as prints.
I decided to keep the prices minimal – marking them up just a dollar or two on each print and the originals are marked to pay for my materials as well as my time. I wanted to keep the prices as low as I can so that everyone in the tiny house community can afford to support me. Too, I think it would be cool to see my work up in other tiny houses! I am really hoping that this will happen!
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An idea:
I have some art that I have done on small (5×6) post cards. I have printed them off on my PC at home on a pre-organized gridded off and perforated sheet. So after the image is there and printed the back, the card has a spot for address a vertical line and a square for a stamp. It’s a tiny idea to sell the same art in a TINY way. It could be an option to generate more revenue and everyone has at least a dollar in there pocket. I thought to do a series on the area- landscape type w/tractors- pen&ink with watercolor. You could fab a stand to sell maybe 5 assorted? Have fun ~F.
Thanks Forrest! At the market I have postcards for $2 and bookmarks and cards for $3. The mark up on them is about $1 each. I have to pay $38/day to rent my space, so I have to earn this before I start to make money.
Where can I see your paintings? Is there a website we can purchase from? I will be building a tiny house in Kenya and I enjoy your blog immensely. Keep up the good work! You are such an inspiration to so many.
Okay, I found Fine Art America! Now, how are you listed?
Hi Chelle! Here is the link. http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/laura-moreland.html
Your art is amazing, of course the one that would match my decor isn’t for sale😊
Lois, if there is one that you would specifically like, I can make it available for you.
xo
L
Thank you. I may just place an order on my next pay day!
Good Luck Laura. Your Market space and display looks good!
Thank you!