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SoWal Expert

Feb 23, '07 · 11:17 AM4,4921

As some of you guys know, I've been doing a bit of drawing over the last few months. The photos of some of my work are above. After having many people tell me that I should be selling them, my questions to you are, What would people pay for them, and what would seem like a fair price? The majority of those shown above are already spoken for, but you get the idea. All are simply framed and ready for hanging. They are 11"x14", and there is a mixture of Charcoal, Pencil, and Pencil with Water, and all are on paper. All subjects are of regional interests. One other question is, should I offer them to SoWallers first on the message board. I am not sure that they are fancy enough for most of the big stuff displayed in galleries around here.

Just curious... (please don't try to sugar coat your opinions.)
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Beach Fanatic

Feb 23, '07 · 11:59 AM#2

Nice work S.J.

Local artists here would get any where from $100.00 to $300.00 per piece... if they are custom (done for the person IN the piece) double that .....

:lolabove:

SoWal Expert

Feb 23, '07 · 12:07 PM#3

Hmmm...such serious questions for a sunny day.;-)

Anyway, my simple answers (for what they are worth)-

Don't have any idea on price- have you browsed a few local galleries and compared prices on pieces similar in medium/size/style? Get some high and low numbers. Or ask artists that are selling.

After you have priced them, have a SoWal sale to test the waters. Do this a few days after the SoWal article hits the Sun, so you have max exposure. You have enough friends and aquaintances to get your sale rolling- people like to buy art from people they know or have art representing places they have visited.

Yes, they are "fancy" enough. :roll:

My favorite is the fifth one from the bottom, and if it for sale, can we buy it? I think we need an SJ original to add to my "fancy" permanent collection.....

Beach Fanatic

Feb 23, '07 · 12:08 PM#4

Very nice!!!

got any pics?

Feb 23, '07 · 12:48 PM#5

1st...... you really drew those :cool:

Very well done.
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Now........ draw a pic of Punzy

SoWal Insider

Feb 23, '07 · 12:53 PM#6

These are grayt SJ! :clap_1: :clap_1:

I recognize a lot of those people! Kelsey is beautiful as always! :wub:

I love the one of the Seaside chapel! Is it sold yet?

When are you going to do a SoWal collage?! I think we would all buy one of those!!

Who knew you had so many talents SJ? I am still waiting on my scarf....I know you are knitting me one...I saw you doing it Friday night! ;-)

SoWal ExpertAuthor

Feb 23, '07 · 1:02 PM#7

These are grayt SJ! :clap_1: :clap_1:

I recognize a lot of those people! Kelsey is beautiful as always! I love the one of the Seaside chapel! Is it sold yet?

When are you going to do a SoWal collage?! I think we would all buy one of those!!

Who knew you had so many talents SJ? I am still waiting on my scarf....I know you are knitting me one...I saw you doing it Friday night! ;-)

knitting season is about over, and that was actually a hat for Em. I will put you on the list but there are a few other people I still need to check off first.

Seaside Chapel is taken, but I plan on doing some more of the Chapel. The drawing of the Chapel was and experiment with some pencils washed with water, and was really fun to do, so I might try some more.

The ones of the sailboats on Hogtown Bayou are the only two which are not spoken for at the moment.

Thus far, I have only been drawing things that speak to my drawing hand, saying, "you have to draw me," but I might be open to taking on some other challenges like special requests. No pets though, their personalities are too difficult to capture. Any ideas for subjects?

Beach Fanatic

Feb 23, '07 · 1:04 PM#8

knitting season is about over, and that was actually a hat for Em. I will put you on the list but there are a few other people I still need to check off first.

Seaside Chapel is taken, but I plan on doing some more of the Chapel. The drawing of the Chapel was and experiment with some pencils washed with water, and was really fun to do, so I might try some more.

The ones of the sailboats on Hogtown Bayou are the only two which are not spoken for at the moment.

Thus far, I have only been drawing things that speak to my drawing hand, saying, "you have to draw me," but I might be open to taking on some other challenges like special requests. No pets though, their personalities are too difficult to capture. Any ideas for subjects?

RP
GK
Jabo
Red Bar

SoWal ExpertAuthor

Feb 23, '07 · 1:05 PM#9

1st...... you really drew those Very well done.
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Now........ draw a pic of Punzy

How much is it worth, and in whose house are you going to hang it?

I think I might have to save a Punzy drawing for Skunky if I do something. I don't want to get in hot water with GB or Skunky. How about a nice one of GraytonBound? She is so skinny that it wouldn't take me much pencil. :funn:-- Skinny in a :wub:

way. ;-)

SoWal ExpertAuthor

Feb 23, '07 · 1:06 PM#10

RP
GK
Jabo
Red Bar

Those are good, but who is Jabo?

Beach Fanatic

Feb 23, '07 · 1:07 PM#11

Skinny in a way. ;-)

Skinny and gorgeous!

Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname

Feb 23, '07 · 1:07 PM#12

SJ, they are all very beautiful. I love them all. I have no idea about prices and such, but I sure would like to have an SJ original. You can draw me one of the hammock at the Villa's before it disappears!!!! ;-)

Beach Fanatic

Feb 23, '07 · 1:08 PM#13

Those are good, but who is Jabo?

drummer

SoWal ExpertAuthor

Feb 23, '07 · 1:10 PM#14

drummer

Is this someone I know? I am terrible with pop culture trivia.

Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname

Feb 23, '07 · 1:10 PM#15

drummer

S1, that is a very sweet avatar you have there. He is growing up fast. He just adorable!!!!

Beach Fanatic

Feb 23, '07 · 1:10 PM#16

There was an artist at the lodge last weekend showing us some of her work. I showed her a pic of the boys together and she said she would charge $250 for a drawing of the picture because it was two subjects.
Your work is awesome!

Beach Fanatic

Feb 23, '07 · 1:12 PM#17

the pic of Hunter!

Beach Fanatic

Feb 23, '07 · 1:16 PM#18

Is this someone I know? I am terrible with pop culture trivia.

Sorry, I was trying to multi-task and type with one hand...

Jon "Jabo" Stark is the drummer who plays with the Red Bar jazz band and who used to play with James Brown. He would be a visually interesting character, and you could enjoy some good jazz while you're working.

got any pics?

Feb 23, '07 · 1:18 PM#19

How much is it worth, and in whose house are you going to hang it?

I think I might have to save a Punzy drawing for Skunky if I do something. I don't want to get in hot water with GB or Skunky. How about a nice one of GraytonBound? She is so skinny that it wouldn't take me much pencil. :funn:-- Skinny in a way. ;-)

Probably a better idea

SoWal ExpertAuthor

Feb 23, '07 · 1:18 PM#20

There was an artist at the lodge last weekend showing us some of her work. I showed her a pic of the boys together and she said she would charge $250 for a drawing of the picture because it was two subjects.
Your work is awesome!

:funn:I am currently working on one with 17 very recognizeable locals gathered together outside of the RedBar, and it is taking me forever to do. (I thought knitting took up a bunch of time. With the drawings, I complete them, let the rest, look at them again, and add or take away a little something, then, judge it again. :bang:

With knitting a hat, I tie the final knot and I am done.

) Anywho, last night, I was thinking about this drawing which is taking forever, trying to detail all of the people and instruments, and my thought turned into a question, would people pay more for a piece like this rather than one having only one subject? It is not much different from doing 10 individual subject drawings regarding the mental fatigue. In fact, I would rather do 10 individual ones.

got any pics?

Feb 23, '07 · 1:19 PM#21

Skinny and gorgeous!

I am still amazed at how I ended up with her :idontno:

got any pics?

Feb 23, '07 · 1:20 PM#22

drummer

I'm a drummer :cool:

SoWal ExpertAuthor

Feb 23, '07 · 1:21 PM#23

Sorry, I was trying to multi-task and type with one hand...

Jon "Jabo" Stark is the drummer who plays with the Red Bar jazz band and who used to play with James Brown. He would be a visually interesting character, and you could enjoy some good jazz while you're working.

O, I C. I don't think I could draw in public -- much like me playing instruments and singing -- I save those for my house and privacy. I get stage fright. :blush: