You Never Know

We artists need to be ready to discuss our work with passion and professionalism, because we never know when a buyer or collector will wander into our lives.

Recently, my husband and I threw a smallish party/house concert for some friends visiting from overseas. During the evening one of the other guests approached me and asked if a particular piece of mine displayed in the dining room was for sale. I was able to speak intelligently about the work and state the price with no apology or hesitation. The guest happily acquired the work.

Moral: Practice what you want to communicate about your work so you’re ready when an opportunity presents itself!