The Art Flea Market
What is art worth to you? Another way of asking this question: What would you pay for an original work of art?
Pricing one’s own art work is a personal process. It can be an exhaustive exercise where self-worth comes in to play over and over again. One has to consider subjective factors such as size, medium, whether or not the piece is framed. Objective factors such as skill and experience, personal connection to the piece and understanding your market weigh into the process. To that last point, something I have witnessed is local art patrons might like a piece but struggle with the challenges of disposable income. In an effort to take the pressure off, I have been experimenting with pricing on some of my works, framed and unframed. Last year I planned an event I called “Name Your Price”. Following an idea that another artist shared with me years ago, I allowed people to come into my studio to view all available works and offer a price that felt right for them. No offer was declined. In one weekend 17 pieces went to new homes, the most I have sold in that short period of time. I was delighted, but not surprised, to see most of the works sold at prices I had previously set or quite close to it.
The event was a huge success! I will definitely do this again!
Today I am offering a different event titled “Art Flea Market: $35 Paintings”. This is strictly online for the time being. It is my way of offering unframed art at an accessible price. Sizes range between postcard up to approximately 11x14”. See below for the collection of works in the Art Flea Market. One might be asking to go home with you. Contact me for purchase.
