Who else has a hard time to give away their own artwork?
By MeritSelket
@MeritSelket (68)
Germany
April 15, 2010 2:35pm CST
for me it is always difficult to give a wai a painting or drawing. anytime I make one it´s like I make up some sort of story in my mind and the result(painting-drawing-colage) is part of that world I just created in my mind.
I love to look at older artworks for getting inspiration for more.
so I have no idea if I ever could sell my pictures, I more create them for myself I guess.
and what about you???
4 responses
@MeritSelket (68)
• Germany
16 Apr 10
may I ask, what did you do with the ones you no longer have? throw them away or made them a gift for somebody?
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@savypat (20216)
• United States
15 Apr 10
I have no problem with this, once I have finished my art I am through with it and send it as a gift to who ever can use it. By use I mean even if it's just for their pleasure. If they pay me for my effort I am very proud that they give my work value.
@MeritSelket (68)
• Germany
15 Apr 10
I´m glad to hear. maybe it´s just a process I need to learn in my life sooner or later
@Lochoa (222)
• United States
15 Apr 10
I haven't been much into my art lately but when I was I could not stand the thought of selling it or giving it away! I know how you feel! but if you want to do this or if you are doing this as your profession you're going to have to part ways sooner or later.
Before you do though be sure to take a very nice picture of it so you can use it in your portfolio!
@MeritSelket (68)
• Germany
15 Apr 10
so far I do not plan on doing it as my proffession and earn money with my art. but soon I must think of how to store all the paintings at my place. my apartment isn´t that big
@apresto (127)
• Bulgaria
28 Jun 10
Giving away art is a hard candy, I've had the experience and it's better to know that you're painting something for someone before you do, that doing so and getting that someone afterwards, isn't it. Besides money there's a dozen hundred things that are great about art, but selling it is fun sometimes, too. Just be on the happy side of things. Or just have your pieces photographed and you'll get what you need from it afterwards, when you need it.
