Give a credit

Mike McCarty · 07-11-2005, 07:03 PM

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Here's an idea that's not fully baked.

This may fall into the category -- just because I can do it doesn't mean I should do it.

I think Michele's idea is a better one.

Michele Rushworth · 07-11-2005, 10:24 PM

Although..... I've never gotten a commission that way, but hey, maybe someday!

Cynthia Feustel · 07-12-2005, 08:20 AM

I do something similar to Michelle but with business cards. I have a business card program on my computer . The design has an image of a painting and I have two versions, one horizontal and one verical card depending on the painting I am using. When I finish a job I give the client about a couple dozen business cards with their painting on it.. It is easy to switch images on the computer. The one I thought looked the best was when I ran out of business card stock and instead used a glossy photo paper. I had the image right up to the edge of the card at the top and sides( it was a vertical card) then I just trimmed them with my paper cutter. It looked great, kind of like a wallet photo with my info in the white space on the bottom. The photo paper gives a sharp, clear image. Just remember to change your printers set up to"best". This gets your info right into someones hand to keep. And people are always happy to show off their painting and some even set them on their desks at work and advertise for you.

Tricia Migdoll · 07-13-2005, 04:34 AM

Cynthia & Michele, those are nice ideas.

Mike, I am glad you thought to shelve it. Sorry if i was a little blunt.
I think it was the gimmicky thing with $$$ attached that i found rather tacky.

Of course, you must not listen to me. I have sold one painting only so far - so who am i to speak.

Mike McCarty · 07-13-2005, 08:56 AM

Tricia,

No worries. The good news is that in a recent University study it was determined that 76% (82% overseas) of the people have no idea what I'm talking about 62% of the time. Of those that indicated that they did, more than half were lying.

They said that as long as these numbers hold up they weren't too concerned about what I say in public.

Cindy Procious · 07-14-2005, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike McCarty

The good news is that in a recent University study it was determined that 76% (82% overseas) of the people have no idea what I'm talking about 62% of the time. Of those that indicated that they did, more than half were lying.

Huh?

Mike McCarty · 07-14-2005, 08:43 AM

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Huh?

Most suffer in silence.

Tricia Migdoll · 07-15-2005, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike McCarty

Tricia,

No worries. The good news is that in a recent University study it was determined that 76% (82% overseas) of the people have no idea what I'm talking about 62% of the time. Of those that indicated that they did, more than half were lying.

They said that as long as these numbers hold up they weren't too concerned about what I say in public.

Ha ha - You are a good sport Mike.