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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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 Posted - Jun 11 2007 : 9:11:21 PM
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Hi Ladies!
I think my mom is a wonderful artist. She sells her paintings and monoprints locally. She also does things like stained glass, pottery, sewing, craft baskets.
Do any of you buy watercolor paintings and such? Is there a farmgirl market for her art? I will be taking some pictures over the next few days so you can see her "hand". If there is a market for it, I will open and Etsy shop for her, but I would love to hear your opinions first :)
Thanks! You ladies are the best!
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jun 11 2007 : 9:47:15 PM
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Oh you should!!! My mom does oil painting and I love her work..it is fun to see your mom find her creative niche! I know I would be interested in baskets for sure. Never enough baskets here for me!! I don't have much wall space (LOTS of windows and not alot of wall space in this old house) but I would be interested if she sold baskets for sure!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22944 Posts
22944 Posts |
Posted - Jun 12 2007 : 08:41:14 AM
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Right now what she has is some really beautiful cards that she made. They have a picture of fresh flowers on them. Pansies in a heart and such. I really need to get some pictures taken to show you all :)
I think we are going to do it. I have begged and borrowed enough of her artwork to fill my apartment and it always makes it feel even more homey!
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jun 12 2007 : 11:56:27 AM
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Oh I would think cards would always be good sellers..I would for sure be interested in that. I love nice cards! Let us know for sure if you start an etsy...great idea!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Jun 13 2007 : 08:28:09 AM
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I do buy oil paintings and water color art...especially landscapes and farm scenes. Flowers, too.
Please post photos--there are so many talented folks out there!
"In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt." Margaret Atwood
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22944 Posts
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Posted - Jun 13 2007 : 10:36:42 AM
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My mom is taking the afternoon off today, so perhaps we can get some nice photos taken and posted! I am so excited!
She says for the baskets she would have to take special orders. But maybe if she has one on hand we can take a picture so you can get an idea of what we are talking about :)
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Bluewrenn
True Blue Farmgirl
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Erin
Texas
USA
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Posted - Jun 13 2007 : 7:05:40 PM
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A suggestion for ETSY... If you do an ETSY shop, stick to one thing or a couple of related things... like just the artwork and prints, maybe some smaller versions of the art (notecards or something small, like mini pictures.
In the beginning, if you have too many different kinds of things in your ETSY shop, it sometimes diffuses the effect and makes it harder to sell.
You can always add other items later on...
My Homesteading Journal http://toomyvara.livejournal.com
My craft journal http://bluewrenn.livejournal.com
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
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Posted - Jun 13 2007 : 8:54:45 PM
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I do not usually buy large pieces but I have on occasion bought small pieces (8x10 or smaller). I love to buy cards though. I would love to see your moms work.
Jewelry, art, baskets, etc.
www.willowartist.etsy.com
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