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| Posted: Wed Jun 17th, 2015 10:51 |
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amazing50
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Graham Whistler wrote:Judith hear what you say but let me sell some first and see how it goes! As yet lots of interest but no sales. Try a few at different prices Cats £60 Castles £200 B&W blurry weed £1000 
____________________ There is nothing worse than a sharp image of a fuzzy concept ;~) Mike Grace |
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| Posted: Thu Jul 9th, 2015 03:52 |
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Graham Whistler
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I have been in Artfinder a month now still no sales! I have stuck at £175 per A3 Mounted print and now added 20 good images to my "Shop". I have as Friday 10th put two of my better images into a 40% one off sale to see if this kicks sales off. Plenty of people have looked at my images. I just think there is too much in there and people still not that interested in having photos as a fine art thing in their home. If you want to see what I have done follow this link: https://www.artfinder.com/graham-jr-whistler
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| Posted: Thu Jul 9th, 2015 11:26 |
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amazing50
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Graham, the link only got me to their homepage. Then I needed to log in, and then I had to search your name, to see your pictures. I feel this requirement of personal info, just for a look around, may be a turn off for people.
____________________ There is nothing worse than a sharp image of a fuzzy concept ;~) Mike Grace |
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| Posted: Mon Jul 13th, 2015 21:26 |
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Judith
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I thought that as well. It's really offputting to potential buyers that they can't just browse the site. It's one thing to put in your details if you're buying something but not just to look.
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| Posted: Tue Jul 14th, 2015 03:27 |
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Graham Whistler
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It seemed a good idea at the time! I was more interested for a very good artist friend, I have been doing repro work for so she can still get some value for her super paintings once they have been sold. Take pix on D810 with studio lights , into Photoshop adjust the make near perfect matching high quality print on my Epson R3000 printer with Fotospeed Fine Art Paper. Mount in 40x50cm bevel cut mounts. Super finished limited edition prints for her to sell. See the other link on my website to see Wendy Jelberts super paintings. This pix is one of my D810 repros I made for Wendy, enjoy! We are lucky to have the original painting on our wall. http://gwpmultimedia.com/links/ Sadly just as we had all this in place Artfinder said they will no longer let artists sell limited edition prints but only the original painting! But Photographers can still sell limited editions of their work! Neither Wendy or I am at all happy about all this we have both put a lot of work into this joint project. Attachment: Painting15v2A3.jpg (Downloaded 86 times)
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| Posted: Tue Jul 14th, 2015 03:48 |
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Graham Whistler
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Judith re your previous post that you are paying huge amounts for your prints is not good news cost of materials including mounts cost me less than £10.00 each. But yes I have to invested time in learning the skills and the investment of £750 for the Epson Printer and Fotospeeds first class inking system. Also needed a Logan Compact Mat Cutter Model 350, Amazon about £100!(I have RotaTrim Card Trimmers for cutting up large sheets of board) You would also need to purchase fine art paper and mount boards. You would only need to make 12 finished prints to cover above costs! QED?
____________________ Graham Whistler |
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| Posted: Tue Jul 14th, 2015 04:16 |
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jk
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Graham Whistler wrote:Judith re your previous post that you are paying huge amounts for your prints is not good news cost of materials including mounts cost me less than £10.00 each. But yes I have to invested time in learning the skills and the investment of £750 for the Epson Printer and Fotospeeds first class inking system. Also needed a Logan Compact Mat Cutter Model 350, Amazon about £100!(I have RotaTrim Card Trimmers for cutting up large sheets of board) You would also need to purchase fine art paper and mount boards. That is the problem though. People dont see it as a small long term investment but as a large short term cost. Like you say though it only needs 10-20 finished items that you sell and you have recovered your initial outlay. I have also discovered this technique which makes for wonderful prints at a reasonable cost but it is limited to certain formats and sizes. http://www.photobox.co.uk/shop/wall-decor/aluminium-mounted-prints If you really want to impress it is also possible to print directly onto aluminium as these people do. Make sure you are seated before clicking the link below! https://uk.whitewall.com/photo-lab/alu-dibond/direct-printing-on-aluminium-backing#tjn=f&t=produkt-details
____________________ Still learning after all these years! https://nikondslr.uk/gallery_view.php?user=2&folderid=none |
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| Posted: Tue Jul 14th, 2015 13:09 |
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TomOC
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Graham Whistler wrote:Yes Eric and some going for £600-£1000 that are so bad it amazes me, but they seem to sell them! Graham- Two things to think of here. First, if you price yours higher, they might even sell more as people often equate price with quality. Second, the ones "selling" for ₤1,000 may or may not be...that they are ASKING that much is all we really know... I agree with Judith and JK...ask more for your work. Tom
____________________ Tom O'Connell -Lots of people talk to animals.... Not very many listen, though.... That's the problem. Benjamin Hoff, The Tao of Pooh |
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| Posted: Wed Jul 15th, 2015 17:50 |
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Graham Whistler
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Tom thanks for that when this sales on two items ends next week I may do just that. The sale so far a week in has generated no interest at all!
____________________ Graham Whistler |
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| Posted: Thu Jul 16th, 2015 02:41 |
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Eric
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It's a crying shame that they feel they need to enforce such a strict selling policy. It's also a bit bizarre, as the company takes a percentage from EVERY sale. Methinks a bit of arty elitism. Still, with a talent like your friends, I think she can manage without their draconian rules. I do admire talent like that. To be able to create an image from a blank canvas. We photographers have it easy!
____________________ Eric |
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