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Hi Tarique,
You raised some very important points. I totally agree that the client needs some sort of artistic sensibility to appreciate what we do. It is so encouraging for me to hear feedback from people, noting similarities in my work to my favorite artists. They appreciate the effort more, and with that, the expense attached to it.
Yes, I have personally had conversations with people curious about what I do, and oftentimes I need to explain the process involved. They can't fathom that a portrait can take months to finish, that being a portrait artist can be a "career". These people most often are not my clients. I'm sure they walk away thinking, "I'll just go and buy an 8 x10 photo package"...
In my marketing efforts, I try and look for venues where people appreciate the arts. They go to concerts, museums, etc. Usually these same people have the financial wherewithall to afford such an investment. It's just not worth my time and energy to "explain" myself to those others who don't get it. The way I see it, there should be no explaining. The worthiness of owning a portrait should speak for itself.
~Stanka
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