Outlets for Fantasy Artists
I see that some of us on here are fantasy artists! I was wondering if anyone could offer their advice, experience, and knowledge in finding a successful outlet for you work. I've had little success at getting my work shown, mostly due to lack of time. Now I have all the time in the world and am ready to go full-time as an artist and designer (unless a miracle happens in my job hunt).
How do you approach galleries? What type of galleries are open to fantasy art? Do you have an agent, or go crazy like I do trying to promote your own work? All I see in galleries around me are contemporary black and white "street" photography and traditional paintings. Sometimes I wish I could open my own gallery and boutique, showcasing fantasy art and crafts by hard-working artists. That's the ultimate dream..but for now, I need to have my work seen by someone other than me and the Internet!
This weekend I had a few pieces displayed in my cousin's booth at FenCon (Texas). Not sure if they went over well or not, because I couldn't afford to travel there. She suggested submitting more work to other fantasy/sci-fi conventions, which I've been trying to search for (not finding many that will take mail-ins).
Eventually I'd love to be at the point where I can afford to travel around the country to attend conventions, medieval/renaissance faires, and other interesting events where my work would fit in. But for now I go nuts on the Internet searching , emailing, designing websites and promotional graphics, social networking, bookmarking, etc..etc..., trying to get somewhere with my plans. Anyone else in the same situation?
How do you approach galleries? What type of galleries are open to fantasy art? Do you have an agent, or go crazy like I do trying to promote your own work? All I see in galleries around me are contemporary black and white "street" photography and traditional paintings. Sometimes I wish I could open my own gallery and boutique, showcasing fantasy art and crafts by hard-working artists. That's the ultimate dream..but for now, I need to have my work seen by someone other than me and the Internet!
This weekend I had a few pieces displayed in my cousin's booth at FenCon (Texas). Not sure if they went over well or not, because I couldn't afford to travel there. She suggested submitting more work to other fantasy/sci-fi conventions, which I've been trying to search for (not finding many that will take mail-ins).
Eventually I'd love to be at the point where I can afford to travel around the country to attend conventions, medieval/renaissance faires, and other interesting events where my work would fit in. But for now I go nuts on the Internet searching , emailing, designing websites and promotional graphics, social networking, bookmarking, etc..etc..., trying to get somewhere with my plans. Anyone else in the same situation?
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Permalink Reply by Catherine on -
I must check that place out! It sounds like a little shop back home called the Enchanted Grove, except the owner didn't show local work. So maybe this place will be my break into the Seattle art scene :D Thanks!
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Permalink Reply by Faith McKay on
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Of course :) If we hear of more things you'd be interested in we'll let you know!
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Permalink Reply by Alaskan_Ohmsford on -
This is rather random and maybe not what you are looking for, but have you thought about setting up shop on etsy??? It might help get a bit more exposure out there at the very least. They do have fees (which are posted on their faq). I have a friend that has done rather well for herself selling her hand-dyed yarn there.
It's all for handmande things, but there are alot of digital artists and just about everything you can imagine on there. Maybe there's a fantasy etsy somewhere out there in cyberspace..
Keep working at it! Your work is stunning! =)
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Permalink Reply by Catherine on
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I did open an Etsy shop but it's been way down on my priority list since I don't have the time to get in there and be active on the forums (which is how you get sales, really). I started it as a place to sell my jewelry back when I had more time for experimenting with that medium, but this has also fallen far down on my list :( But you can check it out here to see the few things I have up for sale! http://catarionna.etsy.com
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Permalink Reply by Alaskan_Ohmsford on
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AH! Well it was a random idea! =)
I will definitely check out your shop though! =)
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