tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post8617664083822528201..comments2023-12-30T00:24:08.084-08:00Comments on Gatepost Pictures: That's Show Bizz!!Gatepost productionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18061920423331681586noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-84033111126397364342012-09-13T23:28:08.258-07:002012-09-13T23:28:08.258-07:00Thank you, Susan. To put things into context: I...Thank you, Susan. To put things into context: I'm selling prints quite cheaply, with Christmas looming, so my 'art' plays a small part in the sales... fortunes are not being made, nor were they anticipated.Gatepost productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18061920423331681586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-91543295346736391212012-09-13T23:24:38.944-07:002012-09-13T23:24:38.944-07:00Thank you, Karyna. Haven't spoken for ages, I&...Thank you, Karyna. Haven't spoken for ages, I'll pop over today sometime.Gatepost productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18061920423331681586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-26218866571549084592012-09-13T17:01:23.024-07:002012-09-13T17:01:23.024-07:00Your sales successes encourage me greatly, John. I...Your sales successes encourage me greatly, John. Its just thrilling knowing that there are people who appreciate great art when they see it, know that they must have it for themselve and are willing to buy it. Many congratualtions to you - you deserve great success with your magical drawings.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-77857023938831119092012-09-13T13:34:24.914-07:002012-09-13T13:34:24.914-07:00Congratulations on the shows and sales. It's f...Congratulations on the shows and sales. It's funny how one just never knows what people are going to like and react to. Like you said, each show and crowd is different too. It's happened where the one item I was "sure was going to be a hit" didn't sell at all in person, but then online it's the most popular! It's funny but interesting. Anyway, hope the upcoming shows go awesome and you sell out of everything - that's a good problem to have :-)Karyna @ PaperSquidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02013303783025477454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-82208229885892912662012-09-12T23:08:24.208-07:002012-09-12T23:08:24.208-07:00Thanks Carrie - I guessed it was you :0)
Yes I...Thanks Carrie - I guessed it was you :0)<br /><br />Yes I'm going to do an Aviation series, mostly military.<br /><br />Look forward to what you produce for your husband's birthday.Gatepost productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18061920423331681586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-62909518521659302552012-09-12T18:37:57.885-07:002012-09-12T18:37:57.885-07:00Oh and that's me Carrie's Creations, signe...Oh and that's me Carrie's Creations, signed in under the wrong profile:)Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00809559809952879536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-41483310537707175362012-09-12T18:37:20.782-07:002012-09-12T18:37:20.782-07:00That's terrific, John:) I know what you mean ...That's terrific, John:) I know what you mean about the unpredictability of trying to decide what will sell the best. I've had paintings that were not my favorites be the first to sell, it's all in the eye of the beholder:) With our military ties I know that the aviation art is certainly popular, I wish I enjoyed painting it more. I am going to do a piece for my hubby for his birthday coming up. Love your works they are meticulous and fabulous!! Congratulations:)Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00809559809952879536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-21197343297164871882012-09-12T06:04:23.911-07:002012-09-12T06:04:23.911-07:00Thank you, Nicola. Firstly I don't "make ...Thank you, Nicola. Firstly I don't "make a nice living" from selling prints ;0) ...they do supplement a little though. Pat does the people bit ... I just sort of hang around!Gatepost productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18061920423331681586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-73210982725468356902012-09-12T06:01:30.741-07:002012-09-12T06:01:30.741-07:00Thank you, Crystal. I know one wanted it for her b...Thank you, Crystal. I know one wanted it for her brother ... the others said little.<br /><br />... and upward Guvvna!Gatepost productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18061920423331681586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-3550878049328535662012-09-12T06:00:02.158-07:002012-09-12T06:00:02.158-07:00The only problem falls in commissions when you dra...The only problem falls in commissions when you draw what other people want rather than having free regn.Gatepost productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18061920423331681586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-27937775139904182862012-09-12T05:58:10.174-07:002012-09-12T05:58:10.174-07:00I'm sure you are right and it depends on one&#...I'm sure you are right and it depends on one's mood too.Gatepost productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18061920423331681586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-15918837495101577912012-09-12T03:16:55.733-07:002012-09-12T03:16:55.733-07:00Congrats on all the sales and I totally hear you a...Congrats on all the sales and I totally hear you about what will or will not be popular on any given day. I did two 'craft' fairs that I was invited along to both of which proved to be less about art than clothes and/or actual crafts. I discovered I hated having to sit there while people commented on my work (whether positively or otherwise) so I admire you for your ability to do that. Of course, you make a nice living from selling your prints and your wife clearly books you into the right places so that always helps!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-33033813265139513422012-09-11T21:47:40.260-07:002012-09-11T21:47:40.260-07:00Well congrats on all that success John!! Well dese...Well congrats on all that success John!! Well deserved for sure!! I think it's interesting that S for Sugar was purchased mostly by women, would have loved to have been a listener to their thoughts while buying. :)<br /><br />Onward Guvnah!! :)Crystal Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06665844725894074136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-83025433032669195432012-09-11T18:09:58.653-07:002012-09-11T18:09:58.653-07:00That is so interesting about the market. Just giv...That is so interesting about the market. Just gives us free reign to do whatever, I guess!! I've missed a few posts - masterful, masterful, masterful. What can I say? That is one wonderful vintage jar of ink!Dan Kenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13130079803891606515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-66982970892702206932012-09-11T17:37:43.141-07:002012-09-11T17:37:43.141-07:00I loved reading the story about "S for Sugar&...I loved reading the story about "S for Sugar". I am always surprised at what is/is not popular. I guess art is after all very subjective and beauty lies mysteriously in the eye of the beholder!minnemiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672809552936996783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-32703579221308743282012-09-11T14:13:57.082-07:002012-09-11T14:13:57.082-07:00Cheers, John ...I've no idea how to add these ...Cheers, John ...I've no idea how to add these links! It does read as if I saved Sugar single-handed, far from it, I only played a small part.Gatepost productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18061920423331681586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-25828730026941799292012-09-11T12:14:48.958-07:002012-09-11T12:14:48.958-07:00What an amazing piece of work John - exquisite!!
...What an amazing piece of work John - exquisite!!<br /><br />I can't comment on market trends as I'm only a hobbyist and have no sales experience, but I've just read your post about <a href="http://gatepostpicture.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/s-for-sugar.html" rel="nofollow">"S for Sugar"</a> and found it totally absorbing. It's an amazing thing you did, raising money for the Sugar fund like that and I'm thrilled that the end result was the successful recovery of the plane ... and that Vic actually got to sit in it again. What a result!!!<br /><br /><i>PS. I've taken the liberty of adding a link to the Sugar post for the benefit of anyone else having trouble finding it.</i>John (JWJarts)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17802012611212667028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-74578241406746968962012-09-11T12:12:27.882-07:002012-09-11T12:12:27.882-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.John (JWJarts)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17802012611212667028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-47875063479494553942012-09-11T12:10:14.957-07:002012-09-11T12:10:14.957-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.John (JWJarts)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17802012611212667028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-747644837935761512012-09-11T07:06:58.901-07:002012-09-11T07:06:58.901-07:00Ciao Floriana,
Thank you for your kind words. &quo...Ciao Floriana,<br />Thank you for your kind words. "pizzi pregiati" is "antique lace" ... and metafore is metaphor.<br /><br />a presto! CiaoGatepost productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18061920423331681586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-78650967689956565012012-09-11T01:00:23.757-07:002012-09-11T01:00:23.757-07:00Ciao John,
You are always an encroyable drawer... ...Ciao John,<br />You are always an encroyable drawer... I don't know what people likes but I like a lot your churchs, castles and constructions...<br />they are like "pizzi pregiati" (I don't know how is in english)<br />and are "metafore" (it is a very good word but I don't know in english) of the life.<br />Ciao, a presto, FlorianaFloriana Quainihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15029295442736805564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-91141880598222164862012-09-10T13:05:16.293-07:002012-09-10T13:05:16.293-07:00Not to worry - your mental health is the most impo...Not to worry - your mental health is the most important thing. Take a deep breath....relax, and then enjoy the successful artist life you have created.juliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-21748425339178023502012-09-10T11:25:08.704-07:002012-09-10T11:25:08.704-07:00I thought about putting a link, Julie, but couldn&...I thought about putting a link, Julie, but couldn't work out how to do it ... so I put the date ...ooooops, SORRY! Everything is such a rush at the moment. I'm trying to get through this massive Final Assignment... and the deadline is rushing towards me.Gatepost productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18061920423331681586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-41960072477200326412012-09-10T09:07:49.607-07:002012-09-10T09:07:49.607-07:00Hi John - please do me a favor for the other newbi...Hi John - please do me a favor for the other newbies like myself to your blog. Please put a link to the Sugar post. You mistakenly put 14th May and it is 5th of May for more info and I will not tell you how long it took me, but suffice to say I stubbornly persisted in finding it and was rewarded with a wonderful story (buried under a different heading) I know others would really appreciate reading it too. I had tears in my eyes when you wrote that Vic Stevens finally got to sit in it.<br />You did a wonderful thing by organizing the whole project from your artwork onward and I respect and admire the drive and persistence it must have taken. Gold Star time!<br />I laughed reading about when you threw the newspaper down in disgust...lesson learned... never cheese off John!juliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-5038925344638069922012-09-10T07:57:23.203-07:002012-09-10T07:57:23.203-07:00Good for you, John!!! The public really is a fickl...Good for you, John!!! The public really is a fickle beast. :)Studio at the Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02900305750995808779noreply@blogger.com