{"id":2978,"date":"2014-11-29T12:49:25","date_gmt":"2014-11-29T17:49:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/?p=2978"},"modified":"2015-06-14T10:26:55","modified_gmt":"2015-06-14T14:26:55","slug":"the-art-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/the-art-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"The Art Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"

She flew thru my doorway in an enthusiastic flurry.
\n\u201cDo not<\/em> let me walk out of here spending more than four hundred dollars.\u201d
\nShe spoke like an old friend, thou, this was the first time we had met.
\n\u201cI have a budget.\u201d<\/p>\n

With an engaging smile, she buzzed from painting to painting like a bee in a jar.
\nComfortable in the space, as she paced her excited chatter echoed thru the studio.
\nMy customary offering of viewing privacy was met with a casual wave of her hand, and emphatic no.
\nShe peppered me with questions.<\/p>\n

Slightly stunned, I found her utterly refreshing.<\/p>\n

My new client left, delightedly staying within budget.
\nTwo treasured paintings in tow.
\n\"DSC09306\"<\/a>
\nNEW Tree Study 8×10 oil on board~ avail for purchase
\n\"DSC09281<\/a>
\nNEW Northern Forest 24×30 Oil- avail for purchase<\/p>\n

Dialogue is an important part of client\/ dealer\/ artist relationship.<\/p>\n

To some people\u2019s surprise \u2018budget\u2019 and original art may happily co-exist.
\n\u201cBudget\u201d isn\u2019t a bad word, it\u2019s a starting point.<\/p>\n

When I first launched a website, dealers discouraged pricing directly on the site.
\nThe client was encouraged to inquire for pricing and further information.
\nBy communicating your needs the Artist\/ Dealer may assist you, and help refine the process.<\/p>\n

Purchasing an original painting isn\u2019t quite like buying a couch
\n(\u201cdoes that come in purple?\u201d), but you should be just as comfortable buying one.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s say you were to fall in love with a painting online, it\u2019s price listed beyond your budget, or size not your preference.
\nDiscouraged, you don\u2019t pursue it further.
\nIf you had<\/em> inquired, a smaller piece, similar style, not shown online, is available within your budget.
\nWith some prolific painters, not all available paintings are shown online, or in the studio.
\nGalleries may have a \u2018back room\u2019 of work not displayed, or network available to source out the work\/ Artist you request.<\/p>\n

The Artist\/ Dealer may offer to add you to a list if similar genre becomes available within your means.
\nMost offer flexible payment plans.<\/p>\n

Some clients have been on a mailing list for 5 years or more before purchasing the right piece.
\nIt\u2019s extra special for both of us when the right paintings sing for them.
\n\"DSC09299\"<\/a> Winter Study- new- 8×10 oil on board<\/p>\n

When a representing gallery posted pricing, it solidified my choice to do so on my site over a year ago.
\nI have included how pricing was established,<\/a> hoping to clear up any questions that some may be too shy to ask.<\/p>\n

Artists\/Gallery Dealers who are vague about prices, inconsistent, or cannot provide documentation, may not be of the professional caliber that you seek.
\nIt\u2019s a fairly straightforward process.
\nBy all means, feel free to announce \u201cI have a budget\u201d when we talk. :0)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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