You may not know this, but as well as making felt mice I also paint. I have been painting professionaly for about 5 years but have never managed to sell many of my works. I had several exhibitions in Amsterdam, in the Jordaan - the art center of the city - and never made a sale there. I gave up on exhibiting in Amsterdam as each one cost me money in rent for the wall space and came with nothing but disappointment.
I bought a car recently, and the salesman Googled me after asking what I did for a living. He found my art and loved it. A few days later his manager rang me up and suggested I show my work in their car showroom! What a strange place to show I thought, but they want no commission or rent for the space, and as an artist you have to take what the universe thows at you, whatever it may be!
Yesterday I set up 10 of my paintings and have to say I happy with how it looks. They gave me a very prominant spot in their showroom, right at the front, and they have done several press releases to the local newspapers! Maybe this time I will sell something, but if I don't it won't have cost me.
I bought a car recently, and the salesman Googled me after asking what I did for a living. He found my art and loved it. A few days later his manager rang me up and suggested I show my work in their car showroom! What a strange place to show I thought, but they want no commission or rent for the space, and as an artist you have to take what the universe thows at you, whatever it may be!
Yesterday I set up 10 of my paintings and have to say I happy with how it looks. They gave me a very prominant spot in their showroom, right at the front, and they have done several press releases to the local newspapers! Maybe this time I will sell something, but if I don't it won't have cost me.
To see my paintings in more detail please visit www.annagreaves.com
the place looks very interesting!
ReplyDeleteoh, I'd love to see your paintings in rel life!
I'd love to see them in the flesh one day! At least you know people will see them cause cars will be bought whatever the economy is like. And all walks of life come by, so it is a great place to exhibit your work :0D
ReplyDeleteYou never know Anna, people who can efford a car can also efford a painting :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous paintings! They look good in there. Fingers crossed for sales :)
ReplyDeleteit sounds pretty good deal and win win situation Anna, good luck I wish your luck is better this time!:)
ReplyDeleteJeepers! Your paintings are quite good! Im certain that you will find the proper venue for them one day-- in the meantime I quite like the idea of displaying in a car showroom!
ReplyDeletewhat an amazing opportunity anna! Your work is wonderful ... all the best for you dear ;)
ReplyDeleteHow exciting Anna!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great, and exposure is always a good thing!
nanouke
They look gorgeous Anna I wish that all will be sold a.s.a.p
ReplyDeleteIt looks good !!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! And nice to see how big they really are, that's what I didn't realise looking at your website. Love the compositions, the colours and the light. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteVery creative idea! Also your paintings are so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGreat chance, lucky you! Free spaces are so rare and hard to get. I had my exhibition at a luminous cafe which was a good option for my work.
ReplyDeleteBest of luck to you!
minna
totally brilliant i love sideways thinking !!!
ReplyDeleteand your images look wild in the city scape there !!!
i love it ..
well done !
What an awesome opportunity for you! They're beautiful and the "gallery" looks great. Even if you don't sell anything now, the promotion is priceless. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteFun place :)There is potential in car companies - I once produced opening ceremony to the car company, hehe:)Your painting look good there and I will keep my fingers crossed for sale, too...
ReplyDeleteWow - what an interesting idea , and how great that it came from them ! I hope it goes well there for you. Love to see the paintings closer too :)
ReplyDeleteoops...see you have a link at the bottom to see the paintings closer.... I shouldn't rush so much ! xox
ReplyDeleteGreat! Congratulations!!! Your paintings look very well :)
ReplyDeleteYour work is amazing.. what a hoot to find it exhibited in a car dealership!
ReplyDeleteI actually prefer this kind of show rooms to a gallery, because many more people might look at your paintings! They are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBrownBunnybyIris
So lovely story, and the exhibition look so good. I wish I can see it live!!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes,Marianna
What a great opportunity and terrific idea. People like to see art in unusual places. Good luck with it all... :)
ReplyDeletePS...I also meant to say...I love your art.
ReplyDeleteWow, I didn't know you paint so wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI think your mice are brilliant and now I see that everything you do is brilliant!!!
Yali
Greetings from Israel
wow, that is really cool! you are a very talented painter and wherever you can show your work is great!
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