tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682081471599286551.post8487692588741223201..comments2024-03-27T11:43:33.889-04:00Comments on Stapleton Kearns: Ask nice Mr. Stape!Stapleton Kearnshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00226409516935208164noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682081471599286551.post-10833918284465988462010-03-14T01:30:07.977-05:002010-03-14T01:30:07.977-05:00Todd:
The acres of diamonds is worth the price of ...Todd:<br />The acres of diamonds is worth the price of admission. So is the couple from Minnesota with the wife who.....<br />I love that guy, I learned SO much there.<br />.........StapeStapleton Kearnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00226409516935208164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682081471599286551.post-76029094216169666852010-03-14T01:27:32.323-05:002010-03-14T01:27:32.323-05:00Tim;
I will answer those in a coming post. But you...Tim;<br />I will answer those in a coming post. But you MUST frame the paintings. Sorry.<br />.............StapeStapleton Kearnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00226409516935208164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682081471599286551.post-70647140311792685492010-03-14T01:26:19.406-05:002010-03-14T01:26:19.406-05:00Mary;
Another great question! I will return and an...Mary;<br />Another great question! I will return and answer that after I chew through your last. I love good questions, it really helps me write this blog.<br />...........StapeStapleton Kearnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00226409516935208164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682081471599286551.post-19142892916595555192010-03-14T01:24:29.777-05:002010-03-14T01:24:29.777-05:00Bill:
I am not a big fan of those kinds of gigs. U...Bill:<br />I am not a big fan of those kinds of gigs. Unless you have LOTS of paintings, perhaps you should be in a gallery?<br />.................StapeStapleton Kearnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00226409516935208164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682081471599286551.post-82713078398164910922010-03-14T01:22:40.551-05:002010-03-14T01:22:40.551-05:00Marian;
I try real hard to never tell people they ...Marian;<br />I try real hard to never tell people they are wrong, in a sales situation. It is really hard, they usually are.<br />......StapeStapleton Kearnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00226409516935208164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682081471599286551.post-62751335065697393492010-03-14T01:21:15.576-05:002010-03-14T01:21:15.576-05:00Gregory;
Ready for Acres of Diamonds?
...............Gregory;<br />Ready for Acres of Diamonds?<br />..............StapeStapleton Kearnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00226409516935208164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682081471599286551.post-32176638900904655892010-03-14T01:20:29.950-05:002010-03-14T01:20:29.950-05:00Tim:
The galleries in New York are so rude, I have...Tim:<br />The galleries in New York are so rude, I have no idea how they sell art. There must be different principles operating there.I hope you enjoy the Nightingale material. <br />....................StapeStapleton Kearnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00226409516935208164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682081471599286551.post-8407009441374624652010-03-14T01:18:48.002-05:002010-03-14T01:18:48.002-05:00Deb:
I think yoiu will be real happy with the ease...Deb:<br />I think yoiu will be real happy with the easel. My gallery was called the Stapleton Kearns gallery.<br />..........StapeStapleton Kearnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00226409516935208164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682081471599286551.post-33643649723768553482010-03-13T22:04:07.545-05:002010-03-13T22:04:07.545-05:00Stape,
I listened to Lead the Field in my ipod whi...Stape,<br />I listened to Lead the Field in my ipod while grocery shopping today. It's good stuff. I was so into it I forgot about ten things on the grocery list and my wife sent me back to the supermarket. I felt smarter even though I forgot the waffles.Todd Bonitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01106002893113309433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682081471599286551.post-9357467158102034252010-03-13T18:20:21.119-05:002010-03-13T18:20:21.119-05:00Oh yea, I forgot to ask you, what are your thought...Oh yea, I forgot to ask you, what are your thought on selling painting framed or unframed? Framing is a huge upfront cost that can really put a dent in the cash-flow. ( Im basically just looking for excuses not to frame for my next show. It would run me about 3.000$ to frame 20 paintings properly)<br /><br /> And what where your thoughts when you put up your own shows? Did you theme them, mixed bag, have different price levels ( more to do with size han quality) maximum amount of paintings (of course, depends on the space size) How long wuld you plan ahead for a show, and whom did you invite?<br /><br />I just thought I throw all of those questions in there hehe, and if you get the chance to answer them that's cool, if not, then that's cool too!<br /><br />CheersTimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06804671491953065524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682081471599286551.post-43759577298295531782010-03-13T08:50:39.508-05:002010-03-13T08:50:39.508-05:00Thanks Stapleton nice thoughts. I'm thinking ...Thanks Stapleton nice thoughts. I'm thinking about any and all sales. This includes internet, dealers, etc - you used to sell direct, now dealers sell for you - must be a change in thinking for you not to sell directly any more. <br />How & why did you make that choice? And dealers... how did/do you choose dealers to sell your work? Location? Reputation? Met them through friends ? At a dinner party? What qualities must they & their gallery have? (besides what you listed in your own gallery) <br />You must have gone through a process of wanting something (more time to paint,travel to paint, more sales than you alone can generate, etc) before taking an action to move from one point to another. Any changes in your thinking - big picture stuff that was different for you?Mary Byromhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12647925500872647350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682081471599286551.post-11589943165863046432010-03-13T08:24:46.265-05:002010-03-13T08:24:46.265-05:00Stape! If I can see my customers as
Gerbilnckers, ...Stape! If I can see my customers as<br />Gerbilnckers, I might just shake that intimidation factor..<br />I'm not a giraffe, I'm a monkey, a<br />big ape that tears tires for fun!<br /> I never liked that benifit sale thing anyway..<br />I,ve been asked to hang some paintings at a private dinner hall for a few months, they have wedding receptions and other events<br />booked well in advance.<br />Your post will help me to deal with this.<br /> Everyone is so upper crust, I'm supposed to visualize them naked, (ha)at least that's what some guru<br />sugguested.billspaintingmnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18343383719352968590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682081471599286551.post-34154471809264044372010-03-13T07:56:48.537-05:002010-03-13T07:56:48.537-05:00So, if you sat down to talk to your customers beca...So, if you sat down to talk to your customers because you are taller than a giraffe, does that mean I have to stand on a ladder? <br /><br />I have found that just you have to make it easy and comfortable for someone to buy..that means being very relaxed about clients taking a piece home and looking at it in their own space. I used to tell people I would hold on to their check until they told me they wanted the painting. Now I just tell them to send me the check when they decide. So far , so good. I also try to never say "No" to any question or inquiry. Any "NO" sets up a wall between you and the client. So if someone were to ask me a question like "Would you do a painting of my big toe in the style of Alex Katz ". I'll say: "Let me think about it, that's an interesting idea and I'll get back to you. Would $10,000 be a problem." See I'm learning from Stape all the time. Also, when in doubt, don't say much!mariandioguardi.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16963944767715466681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682081471599286551.post-31908766007788257712010-03-13T05:55:14.127-05:002010-03-13T05:55:14.127-05:00Good advice. I have to get my hands on the Lead th...Good advice. I have to get my hands on the Lead the Field tapesGregory Beckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840770708114257366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682081471599286551.post-68798735411884162542010-03-13T02:27:40.485-05:002010-03-13T02:27:40.485-05:00Great tips! I have Lead the field ready to go! I a...Great tips! I have Lead the field ready to go! I also got "The essence of success" for good measure. I have made sure that the gallery has a nice inviting atmosphere, and that I don't hang around the people that walk around, unless they want to talk, which often ends up in the half hour range. I remeber going round gallerys in NYC and having that feeling of "look what just blew in through the door" (no not the art!) and that is something I dont want chez moi. I usually offer a glimpse in to the workshop, people seem to get off on that.Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06804671491953065524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682081471599286551.post-72448425680360659822010-03-13T00:17:41.952-05:002010-03-13T00:17:41.952-05:00Gerbillknickers! Love it.
Interesting thoughts, as...Gerbillknickers! Love it.<br />Interesting thoughts, as usual.<br />Especially the idea of not over-explaining the painting- think that is definitely true.<br />Got my Beauport easel today. haven't put it together yet. Can't wait for a field test.<br />What was the name of your gallery?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01799016923038189074noreply@blogger.com