Comments on: My business plan http://kirstyhall.co.uk/2009/07/21/my-business-plan/ Artist & Purveyor Of Mad Obsessive Projects Wed, 16 May 2012 21:47:25 +0000 hourly 1 By: Meltemi, Phil Kendall, PK http://kirstyhall.co.uk/2009/07/21/my-business-plan/comment-page-1/#comment-6237 Meltemi, Phil Kendall, PK Fri, 07 May 2010 19:24:47 +0000 http://kirstyhall.co.uk/?p=1150#comment-6237 Being an artist is in no way different to being in any business. 'The Studio-side' of being a painter needs to have a plan. It needs sensible documentation in place ready for just that unexpected moment. e.g. a calculator for a commissioned artwork [canvas-size, materials, brushes, frame, packing, shipping, insurance etc.] And a contract document that outlines the terms of business in detail e.g. get 50% up-front...and what happens to the artwork if the balance is not paid in a defined time. Being an artist is in no way different to being in any business. 'The Studio-side' of being a painter needs to have a plan. It needs sensible documentation in place ready for just that unexpected moment. e.g. a calculator for a commissioned artwork [canvas-size, materials, brushes, frame, packing, shipping, insurance etc.] And a contract document that outlines the terms of business in detail e.g. get 50% up-front…and what happens to the artwork if the balance is not paid in a defined time.

]]> By: Kirsty http://kirstyhall.co.uk/2009/07/21/my-business-plan/comment-page-1/#comment-5930 Kirsty Sun, 30 Aug 2009 14:45:59 +0000 http://kirstyhall.co.uk/?p=1150#comment-5930 Hi Nyssa, I've always been a 'I just want to cover my costs' person too but I'm slowly moving into thinking that I need and deserve more for what I do. It's difficult to accept that people are going to pay for our stuff - there are so many issues of confidence, self worth and a fear of rejection tied up in it all. I think I'd be happier if I never had to deal with the money side but since it keeps rearing its head, I guess I am meant to be facing it and finding a way that works for me. Hi Nyssa, I’ve always been a ‘I just want to cover my costs’ person too but I’m slowly moving into thinking that I need and deserve more for what I do. It’s difficult to accept that people are going to pay for our stuff – there are so many issues of confidence, self worth and a fear of rejection tied up in it all. I think I’d be happier if I never had to deal with the money side but since it keeps rearing its head, I guess I am meant to be facing it and finding a way that works for me.

]]> By: Kirsty Hall http://kirstyhall.co.uk/2009/07/21/my-business-plan/comment-page-1/#comment-7334 Kirsty Hall Sun, 30 Aug 2009 14:45:00 +0000 http://kirstyhall.co.uk/?p=1150#comment-7334 Hi Nyssa, I've always been a 'I just want to cover my costs' person too but I'm slowly moving into thinking that I need and deserve more for what I do. It's difficult to accept that people are going to pay for our stuff - there are so many issues of confidence, self worth and a fear of rejection tied up in it all. I think I'd be happier if I never had to deal with the money side but since it keeps rearing its head, I guess I am meant to be facing it and finding a way that works for me. Hi Nyssa, I’ve always been a ‘I just want to cover my costs’ person too but I’m slowly moving into thinking that I need and deserve more for what I do. It’s difficult to accept that people are going to pay for our stuff – there are so many issues of confidence, self worth and a fear of rejection tied up in it all. I think I’d be happier if I never had to deal with the money side but since it keeps rearing its head, I guess I am meant to be facing it and finding a way that works for me.

]]> By: Nyssa Rae http://kirstyhall.co.uk/2009/07/21/my-business-plan/comment-page-1/#comment-5918 Nyssa Rae Tue, 18 Aug 2009 23:29:58 +0000 http://kirstyhall.co.uk/?p=1150#comment-5918 I too struggle with the make money aspect, I think that in reality all I want to earn is enough to cover expenses and buy more art items... Even though I am sewing children's clothes and things like that, that aren't necessarily 'Art' enough of me and my time goes into the items, that they feel like small art projects each and every one, with my fabric choices definitely reflecting my personality etc. So people want to buy things, (person to person rather than over the site) and I always undercut myself, because I feel strange accepting 'retail' pricing in person, lol, its all a bit strange isn't it! :) I too struggle with the make money aspect, I think that in reality all I want to earn is enough to cover expenses and buy more art items…

Even though I am sewing children’s clothes and things like that, that aren’t necessarily ‘Art’ enough of me and my time goes into the items, that they feel like small art projects each and every one, with my fabric choices definitely reflecting my personality etc.

So people want to buy things, (person to person rather than over the site) and I always undercut myself, because I feel strange accepting ‘retail’ pricing in person, lol, its all a bit strange isn’t it! :)

]]> By: Nyssa Rae http://kirstyhall.co.uk/2009/07/21/my-business-plan/comment-page-1/#comment-7333 Nyssa Rae Tue, 18 Aug 2009 23:29:00 +0000 http://kirstyhall.co.uk/?p=1150#comment-7333 I too struggle with the make money aspect, I think that in reality all I want to earn is enough to cover expenses and buy more art items... Even though I am sewing children's clothes and things like that, that aren't necessarily 'Art' enough of me and my time goes into the items, that they feel like small art projects each and every one, with my fabric choices definitely reflecting my personality etc. So people want to buy things, (person to person rather than over the site) and I always undercut myself, because I feel strange accepting 'retail' pricing in person, lol, its all a bit strange isn't it! :) I too struggle with the make money aspect, I think that in reality all I want to earn is enough to cover expenses and buy more art items…

Even though I am sewing children’s clothes and things like that, that aren’t necessarily ‘Art’ enough of me and my time goes into the items, that they feel like small art projects each and every one, with my fabric choices definitely reflecting my personality etc.

So people want to buy things, (person to person rather than over the site) and I always undercut myself, because I feel strange accepting ‘retail’ pricing in person, lol, its all a bit strange isn’t it! :)

]]> By: Lorna http://kirstyhall.co.uk/2009/07/21/my-business-plan/comment-page-1/#comment-5885 Lorna Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:35:36 +0000 http://kirstyhall.co.uk/?p=1150#comment-5885 Your Art can be such a intimate process that you can regard selling it as a form of prostitution. Does it's Integrity remain if exhibited without payment? Your Art can be such a intimate process that you can regard selling it as a form of prostitution. Does it’s Integrity remain if exhibited without payment?

]]> By: Lorna http://kirstyhall.co.uk/2009/07/21/my-business-plan/comment-page-1/#comment-7332 Lorna Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:35:00 +0000 http://kirstyhall.co.uk/?p=1150#comment-7332 Your Art can be such a intimate process that you can regard selling it as a form of prostitution. Does it's Integrity remain if exhibited without payment? Your Art can be such a intimate process that you can regard selling it as a form of prostitution. Does it’s Integrity remain if exhibited without payment?

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