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Linda Nelson · 01-28-2005, 11:12 AM

Hi All,

Just thought I'd pass on an update from here in Minnesota. I am finishing up the last two commissions I have to do at present. Since most clients want outdoor summer settings for their portraits, I'm not even calling to try to drum up business. Instead, I'm taking a few months to start a "fine art" vein of work.

I'm learning about Art Publishers and art trade shows, talking to galleries, and learning the economics of reproduction limited editions. Then there's also finding models, and most importantly the PAINTING!

I've been painting like a madman, and have done 6 paintings in 2 weeks. Some I will consider "studies" and redo, some are fine for sales, and one is good enough that I've shown it to two galleries and we've entered into agreement to sell a series of 50 limited edition canvas reproductions!. I'll post an image of the painting when I can (it's getting scanned at the photohouse as we speak)

Finances are very tight, but I hope to report later that this is working out. I hope that, with the portraiture AND fine art, it enables me to have a healthier revenue stream, and provide flexibility and interest at the easel.

Take care all!

01-28-2005, 11:12 AM	#1
Linda Nelson Juried Member Joined: Sep 2001 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 386	Update from Linda Hi All, Just thought I'd pass on an update from here in Minnesota. I am finishing up the last two commissions I have to do at present. Since most clients want outdoor summer settings for their portraits, I'm not even calling to try to drum up business. Instead, I'm taking a few months to start a "fine art" vein of work. I'm learning about Art Publishers and art trade shows, talking to galleries, and learning the economics of reproduction limited editions. Then there's also finding models, and most importantly the PAINTING! I've been painting like a madman, and have done 6 paintings in 2 weeks. Some I will consider "studies" and redo, some are fine for sales, and one is good enough that I've shown it to two galleries and we've entered into agreement to sell a series of 50 limited edition canvas reproductions!. I'll post an image of the painting when I can (it's getting scanned at the photohouse as we speak) Finances are very tight, but I hope to report later that this is working out. I hope that, with the portraiture AND fine art, it enables me to have a healthier revenue stream, and provide flexibility and interest at the easel. Take care all!