Even the title here, In-Person vs. Online Sales, has a little bit of tension implied. This year while at Breyerfest, I caught a social media comment or two that echoed this feeling. My simple set up in my Clarion Room for in-person sales As an artist, I value every hobbyist who enjoys my work. That's why I create models—to share, to make someone smile, to bring a Stablemate-sized moment of joy. As a itty-bitty business, I create models to sell. I use the money I make to take care of my horse, Mr. Pots. He is 29 this year and needs medicine, special food, a farrier, a vet, and a dentist. He isn't living in my backyard any more so what I used to spend for a year of hay is now spent every month on board. I'm going to be honest. I prefer to sell models in-person. As an artist, I want every customer to see the model before they decide to make a purchase. I want them to pick it up and turn it in the light. I want them to ask questions: what mold is this? wh...
Sometimes a challenge is just what I need. I've been sidetracked by my side projects for a whole year. I was writing one book, then I started another. I've customized and prepped twenty or more models but only started painting a few... maybe you've been up to lots of projects, too. So NaMoPaiMo is National Model Painting Month and like previous years, it isn't a show, contest or competition. There's no judging. It's all about motivation. It is, however, a challenge for artists to paint a model in a month. It's a great opportunity to try something new, or in my case revisit my favorite challenging coat pattern--the appaloosa. I'll probably do a bay with a large blanket. (This portion of this blog is Mr. Pot's approved.) My model is a Breyer Stablemate Giorgio sculpted by Brigitte Eber made into a mare with a running braid and three bows. She is still in the prepping stage, but I've got my fingers crossed that the Michigan weather will hold out for...