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Hi Amadna,
We are practically neighbors! I live in Cleveland. Nice to have you here. You will learn so much and the best advice I can give you is to paint, paint, paint and as Marvin Mattelson says, the best advertising is to get as much of your work hanging in the right homes.
A nice jump start to my business whas from a friend of a friend who lives in Darien, Ct.. Her whole house is original art of artists she loves to represent. Anyone coming into her home knows that everything is for sale. Twice a year she hosts a party to showcase her collection. I have sold at least a half a dozen drawings this way and gotten a few commissions. If you know someone who is very high up the corporate ladder and you know they entertain, volunteer to do ar portrait! Donating a portrait to charity functions has been my best advertising. In fact I did four this year so far and I am backed up with six paying commissions from these.
Your website is nice as is your work. I am excited for you. Look forward to hearing of your progress.
Patty
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