tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1659624246157087782.post2355240523134905135..comments2023-09-08T09:49:09.158-05:00Comments on The Extraordinary Pencil ...with a splash of paint...: Recession-Proof Marketing StrategiesMarsha Robinetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10955149356250296578noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1659624246157087782.post-57196848307876498012008-10-01T15:45:00.000-05:002008-10-01T15:45:00.000-05:00Marsha,Thanks! Your words are timely and specific...Marsha,<BR/><BR/>Thanks! Your words are timely and specific. thanks thanks thanks!<BR/>Donna Pierce-ClarkAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00081548585681480793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1659624246157087782.post-77857081036195599762008-09-30T19:57:00.000-05:002008-09-30T19:57:00.000-05:00Paula,I'm glad you enjoyed this post and kudos for...<B>Paula,</B><BR/>I'm glad you enjoyed this post and kudos for taking the first steps in inquiring with business to hang your art. IT IS THE FIRST STEP that is the most difficult. The next time will come much easier.<BR/><BR/><B>Angela,</B><BR/>I had to dig a little deeper to come up with encouraging words for this post...but I have never believed in dwelling IN the problem. (when you fall into the lake you have to swim to the top to survive)<BR/><BR/>We all need to start swimming...now more than ever!!<BR/><BR/><B>Katherine,</B><BR/>It's always an honor to have you visit my blog and I appreciate the link in your new Squidoo lens. Will be taking a look to see what ideas others have. This is the time to be pulling out all the tricks.Marsha Robinetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10955149356250296578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1659624246157087782.post-89922772098077322652008-09-30T19:09:00.000-05:002008-09-30T19:09:00.000-05:00Nice one Marsha - I'll be adding a link to this in...Nice one Marsha - I'll be adding a link to this into my new squidoo information site about marketing art in a slowdownMaking A Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13509483023337008890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1659624246157087782.post-58651922823845926462008-09-30T08:23:00.000-05:002008-09-30T08:23:00.000-05:00Marsha, you are the best at putting forth an encou...Marsha, you are the best at putting forth an encouraging word. I feel that I am at the beginning of my journey. I am primarily marketing pet portraits. I got a good deal on various promotional materials at Vista Print online. For alot less than I had planned to spend, I have good brochures and business cards, which I am posting at area veterinarians, pet stores, tack shops etc. Thank you so much for the encouraging post -- will keep beating the drum and will be positive about marketing in various ways locally. AngelaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1659624246157087782.post-34061132252522698842008-09-29T20:30:00.000-05:002008-09-29T20:30:00.000-05:00Marsha, thanks for this post. Its exactly what's b...Marsha, thanks for this post. Its exactly what's been on my mind lately, and today especially!<BR/>Both the gloom and doom worry part, but also the "it will turn around" part.<BR/>We do have to be more creative and assertive on our own behalves. Just today I asked the post office lady about maybe putting some art up there. They have rules and regulations, so not sure if I'll get to, but I was proud of myself for even asking.<BR/>Your point about not discounting your work is true, too. Suze Orman says "don't put your work on sale!" and she ought to know!Paula Pertilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02742881646337180321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1659624246157087782.post-19774397267241323592008-09-28T17:54:00.000-05:002008-09-28T17:54:00.000-05:00Jimmy,Wonderful...you've got a plan and you're wor...Jimmy,<BR/>Wonderful...you've got a plan and you're working it. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for contributing. You're always an inspiration.Marsha Robinetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10955149356250296578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1659624246157087782.post-31499615370809925912008-09-28T17:22:00.000-05:002008-09-28T17:22:00.000-05:00Hi Marsha, and fellow artist---keeping a positive ...Hi Marsha, and fellow artist---keeping a positive attitude is a big bonus and the hidden blessing is that you keep working to market your creative work--banks, grocery stores, restaurants, barber shops, women's salons, churches, hardware stores, event centers are all possibilities for showing work--and keeping in front of your local customers is a key. I personally have a web site on Fine Art Studio On Line--but I'm still not up yet--this coming week Marge and I will be up and running. This past weekend I sent my portfolio to a local gallery that has a great web site and they are going to present my work at no cost. A local banker has spoken to me about an afternoon show and they will help promote this event, and so there are options. Marge and I are working on more shows locally and regionally the key is to keep going generating more ideas--as Marsha says things change all the time so no time to quit or give up. Communicating and working with your community is a big benefit, people get to know who you are and start to look for your beautiful work. America is a great country, people are resilient, hard working, things will improve--in the interim help as many other fellow artist as you can, not only will they appreciate your help--and you'll have made some new friends--take care--happy painting, sketching, or writing--many blessing--JimmyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com