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| "Beach Buddies" mixed media on 16x20 canvas |
What’s the difference you might ask? The focus of “connecting”
is your audience. Who are you painting for? Do you paint only for yourself or
do you have something to say? Who do you want to say it to? It’s all about
finding your voice as an artist and connecting with your audience.
This takes networking, a critical step in marketing, to a
whole new level. It means connecting with people in a new way, not just
visually, but emotionally and intellectually. It’s about making your artwork
memorable, recognizable, and desirable. It means connecting to your buyer.
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| "With These Hands -- Love" 18x24 oil on canvas; framed |
This last step may take years for an artist to develop.
What is it about you and your perceptions and attitudes about life that make
you unique and different? How can you incorporate this originality into your
voice so that you may connect with people? Do you want to
make a statement or do you just want to paint pretty pictures?
I’ve asked myself that question many times. I watch what
sells, and I know that a big part of it is painting pretty scenes with dynamic
colors that catch a person’s eye, whimsy, or the décor of their living room.
Sadly, this may make a sale, but unless there is something else to grab the
mind and heart of the viewer, it is quickly forgotten in the stream of other
things in life and other competitive art that grabs for attention.
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| "An Open Book" 16x20 mixed media on canvas |
If we want to make our mark, our voice has to speak volumes about us as individual artists.
Depth of soul, depth of character, and a unique perspective say as much about us
on canvas as does the skill we use in applying paint, composition, and
structure. Success and recognition come when we finally make that connection!
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Magal Nagar was born in New York, and at age 9 her family relocated to Israel. At the age of 18, Magal fulfilled her two-year Israeli military obligation, assisting with the operations of a kibbutz (communal settlement). It was during this period, inspired by nature in the rural mountain setting of Southern Israel, that Nagar found her gift and passion for painting. Indeed, through exploration with color, she had achieved her own intuitive, unique form of self expression and inner peace. http://www.magalnagarart.com/categories.php
Magal Nagar was born in New York, and at age 9 her family relocated to Israel. At the age of 18, Magal fulfilled her two-year Israeli military obligation, assisting with the operations of a kibbutz (communal settlement). It was during this period, inspired by nature in the rural mountain setting of Southern Israel, that Nagar found her gift and passion for painting. Indeed, through exploration with color, she had achieved her own intuitive, unique form of self expression and inner peace. http://www.magalnagarart.com/categories.php
You should consider publishing a book of meditations for artists and other creatives.
ReplyDeleteWow, Sandi, I'm flattered. I'll have to give that some thought. Sounds like it may lead somewhere. Thanks!
DeleteI fell in love with your sub-title, your art and your smile
ReplyDeleteWhat a dear thing to say! I hope you come back often (no, seriously!). Thank you!
DeleteI think Sandi Holland has a valid point here. I once knew of an artist in Germany who actually made a book out of her paintings and it looked brilliant. I'm not an expert in art but the way she put the book together with various types of paintings with some information worked well with me. You should seriously consider this. You do some really good art, and I'm not just being kind, it's true.
ReplyDeleteI think will also be a new way to gain or broaden your audience, as some people are not into blogging but will pick up a book.
So appreciate your comments. Now to find that extra time!!!!! I will take your messages under advisement! Promise! Thanks again.
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