ArtFire
I have posted some of my figures (mostly the flowing female figures) on ArtFire for sale. This is something new I’m trying. I found an article in Forbes Small Business (a great magazine that comes to my boss, I read it before passing it along.) Anyways, it was talking about how people are not pleased with Etsy and about the creation of ArtFire. From the website
“Welcome to ArtFire, your home to buy and sell handmade items designed by artisans from around the globe. Our free community is designed to let artisans promote their handmade products and crafts while celebrating unique handmade items and designs.”
I have posted 9 small paintings for $100.00 each – you can also take an offer. Every few years I go back to figures, it’s such an amazing subject matter to paint. I think this series is sassy. For more information see all my figures on http://www.wetpaintstudios.com/figures.htm
2 Comments »
Leave a comment
Upcoming Art Shows and About Lori Rae
Visit my website at wetpaintstudios.com
Current and Upcoming Shows:
November/December 2009
Epiphany Hair Salon
477 Congress Street
Portland, ME 04101
207-774-5400
Tues-Sat 10am-6pm
or call Lori Rae for viewing appointment-Swathed Baby Paintings November & December
The SEA Holiday Art Sale 2009
at the East End Community School
195 North Street • Munjoy Hill • Portland
Holiday Sale Dates & Times
Fri, Dec 4th from 6-9 pm
Sat, Dec 5th from 10-6 pm
NO Sunday Sale – Variety of Artwork, Note Cards and Gift Certificates
![holidaypostcard[1]](http://wetpaintstudios.files.wordpress.com/2007/08/holidaypostcard1.jpg?w=150&h=102 "holidaypostcard[1]")
Holiday Show – 81 Congress Street (Between Merrill & Howard Streets)Sat, Dec 12th from 10am-6pm
Sun, Dec 13th from 10am-4pm
Join my Newsletter & Event Updates by clicking on http://www.wetpaintstudios.com/welcome.htm and signing up
About Lori Rae-
As a painter I am enthused by subject matter of many genres. Those who know me well, know the subject matter, of which I am most fond, seem to emerge in re-occurring motifs. One of these motifs, Frenzied Felines, comes alive on canvas in a stylized manner, which not even I can explain. I have been painting them for several years, but with each new work I still find myself thrilled with the end result. Others must be thrilled, too, as many of my past and current pet portrait commissions are paintings of beloved pets immortalized by my stylized approach.
I credit Jasmine, my departed, feline studio angel for originally sending me down the pet portrait path. Currently, the four legged creature that has captured my heart is Stella, a “Little Brown Clown” of a Miniature Dachshund who lives to entertain my husband & me. It has been hard not to add dogs to my Mixed Palette with such an enthusiastic canine living among us.
Vintage Cars also appear on my darling list. I am fascinated with the shape of older cars. I love their curves, their lines, their shapes, and their greatness. When painting these classics my stylized self emerges again. The first vintage car I “had” to paint was a rusty, little, aqua colored Nash Metropolitan. Sitting, slanted on a curb in a historic, shotgun-house-filled neighborhood in New Orleans, it begged for my attention and eventually found it’s likeness on canvas.
Over the past two years, most of my works have been commissions. The demand is fueled by patrons seeking the perfect gift for a loved one, or by those who can’t forget the car they drove in the summer of ‘69. Most often, though, it is driven by pet owners, whose pets are members of their families, who wish to have their dog or cat painted by a truly original artist.
On the flip side of my business coin, I have run Lollipop Art Productions since 2003, managing emerging artists who exhibit in Maine businesses. The pool of artistic talent from which I draw to manage these venues is remarkable. The businesses I serve find they have more face time with their clients and the artists I represent find their own client lists growing.
Want to know how this whole crazy business got started and where my work can be seen in the flesh? Click on About the Artist and Exhibits. Many of my images are available as Artistic Notecards and can be purchased directly through my site. Just use the Pay Now button the the right.
Thank you for supporting my artistic cause!
Lollipop Art Productions:
October-December 2009 – Valerie Aponik – Waterlines
Biddeford Savings Bank
360 US Route 1,
Scarborough, ME 04074
207- 883-3004
October-December 2009-Kenneth M. Eason Lifeworks Chiropractics 202 US Route 1 Falmouth, ME 04105
For information about any of these shows, contact Lori Rae at
lorirae@wetpaintstudios.com or PO Box 250 Portland, ME 04112
www.wetpaintstudios.com
-
Archives
- November 2009 (9)
- October 2009 (12)
- September 2009 (14)
- August 2009 (28)
- July 2009 (21)
- June 2009 (21)
- May 2009 (9)
- April 2009 (9)
- March 2009 (11)
- February 2009 (13)
- January 2009 (17)
- December 2008 (12)
-
Categories
-
RSS
Entries RSS
Comments RSS
I’ve read a few tweets and articles that a lot of people are migrating from Etsy to Artfire. I certainly think Artfire offers greater functionality, and probably the clincher is that they don’t charge for each listing. Artfire has recently added a function to import your Etsy listings to Artfire. I think the gauntlet has been laid down by Artfire.
Your paintings are awesome! How is artfire going? Best of luck to you