What Big Ideas and Passion Will Get You – Your Whaling Wall
Posted by Maria "Spunk" Brophyon Jun 8th, 2009 | Comments (2)
Whaling Wall #94
“If you have the desire, passion and enthusiasm to do something, nothing in the world will stop you.” Luke Poyner
Most people give up when things get too hard. Little do they know, what they want is just around the corner, if only they hang on a little longer.
How hard will you fight for your big ideas? Does your passion carry you through, or do you give up when the fight gets too tough?
Wyland was passionate about saving whales. At the age of 22, the Laguna Beach artist was driving down Pacific Coast Highway when his eyes were drawn to a blank wall. And like a bolt of lightning, he was struck with the vision of (more…)
5 Pricing Policies that Artists can’t Survive Without
Posted by Maria "Spunk" Brophyon Nov 7th, 2008 | Comments (1)
This Book will Guide you Right!
What pricing policies do you have in place for your art business? The way you answer the following question will determine if you treat your business like a business or if it’s just a hobby: When someone asks you “how much will it cost for me to commission you to ___________ (you fill in the blank), do you say:
- 1.) Ummmm, I’m not sure, let me see, ummm, how about $xx.xx?
- 2. ) Here’s my price sheet
- 3.) Let me find out more about the project, and then I’ll crunch some numbers and get you a quote.
“No” doesn’t mean “No” - It’s just “No” for now….
Posted by Maria "Spunk" Brophyon Sep 8th, 2008 | Comments (0)
After several "no's" this became a "yes"
Have you ever had a brilliant idea, or a great plan, that is just perfect for a potential client? Completely excited, you contact them and say ”I’ve got this great thing for you - you’re going to love it!” And they say “No”!
They don’t buy it. And you’re frustrated - either they don’t get it, or their budget is too low, etc. Years ago Drew approached Wham O’ with a proposal to do a line of Drew Boogie Boards for kids. He knew that they had trouble getting their kids boards into core surf shops, and he also knew that his art would open those doors for them. But they said “no”. And then one year later, he tried again. They said “no”. But the third time was a charm - read on: (more…)
Watch out for the “Sneaky Contract” - Biz of Art Tip #565
Posted by Maria "Spunk" Brophyon Sep 6th, 2008 | Comments (2)
The Sneaky Contract: About a year ago we got a call from a large beer company in the U.S. They asked if Drew would paint a surfboard that they were going to give away for charity at one of the major surf contests. We agreed to $2,500. They would supply the board and cover shipping back & forth. All was good until…….they e-mailed me a contract…… (more…)