Thank you Chris. I appreciate your input.
By retail amount, I have basically told them the cost of the painting completed (therefore, their portion needed to pay above the discount). "Good for the above" was stating that good for merchandise only, not cash. And the painting will be unframed.
You stated for me to check the bid sheet as to what people will have to put into the gift to have it happen dollar wise. What exactly do you mean?
I would hate for the bid to be exceptionally low and that will affect the recipients of the auction but I assume that regardless of the the bid amount, I will receive my amount. I certainly do not want someone to bid and then be shocked at their amount due upon completion of such portrait. I have stated the price of painting ie., the retail. I hope they would realize that the retail is their portion to be paid. Right?
Well, any other info is appreciated. My hubby tells me all the time that I am traveling a road going nowhere, as this is a small town and they do not appreciate "fine art" as they seem to think of it as not a real job. Quite true.
But, I keep hoping that newcomers realize better and I know that it is an "education" to be taught about art. Do you have any ideas how to approach new horizons in other locations, larger cities or areas where this is done? How do you find functions with auctions larger than this and how does one get involved as the farther out you go, they do not know who you are (unless they are national such as yourself) HOW DO YOU GET STARTED ABOVE AND BEYOND YOUR SMALL AREA
Thanks again Chris. I love this forum, so helpful.
Patt
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