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Clint this is just what I feel the same, begging, and begging on face book and social networking sites, and then flaunting the number of likes, this is totally a different world I feel, where is genuine art, how many sales are done due to this likes, how much the artist gains popularity, and people recognize the artist by the number of likes..? saying maybe we don't understand or like this art but this one must be a famous one with so many followers and likes! and does this indicate that our art is any less than other ones, just because we do not get likes?
where the fact is that these likes can be got with spending a few cents!
Thanks for this helpful post yes these existing fans, people sure are our extended family and friends who would help us in some way even if not directly buy our art.
While on this spiritual journey of The Red Pilgrim, as I continue to paint healing art...I wish to make simple colorful understandable art, art that heals.
All the Best!

ttilio

Thank you Clint. PLEASE keep reminding us. I know I forget to do this.....thick brain. Maybe it is because of all of the advertising that we are bombarded with makes us think we have to keep reaching out to others versus taking care of who already knows and cares about us...??

Perhaps I should print off the comic image above and pin it on my wall!

Clint, I discovered my abilities late in life (at 52) and I was dumb as as a snubbing post about art and the art business....Having been a cowboy most of my life, I naturally wanted to be part of that genre and aspired to get the attention of the CA with my work....I did get into a couple of "prestigious" galleries but after a couple years I came to the conclusion that no one wanted to invest time and money cultivating the career of an Old beginner. So rather than pursue the elusive fame and a quest for the proverbial Nod of approval, I decided to just make a living doing what I love. I can tell a pretty good story and am somewhat of a ham so my wife arranged for me to demonstrate my craft and entertain folks in various public venues. Through that course of action I have achieved just what you suggested in your article. In Thirteen years I have amassed a large collector base. I earn a higher than average income through residual business from them, personally, and through their referrals. Being computer illiterate (as Tammy will attest) I have not taken advantage of the blogs and news letters or maximize the potential of the website but I mine the heck out of my collector base. Thank for your web site and for compiling such a great staff.

I mean how many people have heard about Seth Godin simply from me! If others love him as much, that grows to be exponential recommendation.

Clint, I saw your post yesterday morning and got my act together and thoughtfully typed up a lengthy newsletter with current paintings, stories and images from my latest trip. I have not typed up a newsletter that told my stories in ages. I also gave a shout out to all my collectors in the end. Plus I said HUGS! Well, this morning when I turned on my android, checked my webmail, I saw there were 2 sales from that newsletter. Nice way to wake up, you are right, it works! A big THANKS and HUG!