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Hi Mark!
Although this was posted a while ago I will tell you the things I have tried. I have joined several local art associations and try to participate in any show that attracts the public. My work, along with brochures and business cards is on display several times a year at the local libraries and community centers. I did fund raisers and I have also post cards and sell them to just about everyone who is interested.
NOW, you might think "WAU" this lady is ambitious, but all I seem to be doing is a lot of hauling. To tell you the truth I get a lot of people standing in front of my work with positive comments, but absolutely no buyers.
I went online and found artists who work in a similar style as mine and after collecting hundreds of prices for various sizes came up with an average rate to charge. After that didn't work I really reduced the prices and still nothing!
All I can say to you is "Hang in there!" I know people like my work otherwise they wouldn't stand in front of it for 5 minutes and ask me tons of questions. In this economy everybody seems to watch what they spend a little closer and I guess for many a portrait is a true luxury.
So to make a long story short, there are different venues you might try to get your work noticed. Good luck!
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