Finally, Part Two – How to Solve the Blank Wall Predicament

I know, I have been gone for a few hundred years (or a couple of months).  You know how it goes sometimes, you get caught up in stuff and the time gets away from you.

So, blank walls – how do we hang prints or convert “blah” walls into “wow” walls?  My wife sent me the guide below a while back and it’s helpful.  There is one detail I believe most people know about.  For the group of folks who may not be aware, once you know where you’re hanging that artwork, be sure you compensate for the difference in height from the top of your piece to where the wire will be.  You know, pick up your piece with one finger on the wire then measure the distance from the wire to the top of the work/frame.  You eliminate the surprises, and you never want those surprises.

(Designation, Kinetic Ambiguity Project 2712, Föhn)

How to Solve the Blank Wall Predicament

I imagine this happens to many folks.  You pause for a moment in your home and your gaze predictably lands up on that blank wall (or those blank walls).  You may or may not have something to put on that wall but usually that is not the real problem.  The real problem is, “I’ll damage the wall; I’ll hang it too high (or low or crooked); I’m torn between this or that for that spot; I don’t have a clue about what would look good there; etc.”  Those feelings are normal though.  Let me let you in on a secret though, doing something about it takes a bit of effort – but it is so doable.  Of course, you can hire someone to hang something for you – ask Google.  But it does not require a lot of effort to do it yourself.  Usually a nail, a hammer, a pencil, and a measuring tape will get the job done.  Ok if you are particular, you can use a level too (I do).  In an instant, or more like in under 10 minutes, you can have something in that blank space – and you will be happy it is there.  Next time we’ll talk about “how” to do it.

(Designation, Kinetic Ambiguity Project 1203, Etesians)

Breakout Moments This Spring Auction Season.

“8 Artists Who Had Breakout Moments This Spring Auction Season” was an article I scanned (I only read the first paragraph) on Artsy.  I was scanning to see if any of the artist were photographers.  I believe they were all painters.  I am not upset with painters; they are cool folks.  I am just like, “yeah, that was what I expected”, with the industry regarding fine art photographers.  I know, there are thousands of recognized fine art photographers all around the world, but it just seems like…  I am not sure of the words I want to use here so I won’t.  But there was another thing that I must keep remembering when I read these art industry articles – they are not writing to me.  They are writing to top tier collectors, notable gallerist, accomplished artist, etc.  The work that was in the article was cool though.

Just the same, you should have a look at my website.  I imagine you will really like it.

(Designation, Kinetic Ambiguity Project 4785, Aeolian)

Do You Collect Up-and-Coming Photographic Artist? Maybe you should.

 

In the image, I see giant sentinels slowly walking across the desert landscape as the wind howls its disapproval though it is powerless to stop them.  Let your imagination guide you in this vision or you may miss it.  That is how it works for me, and it can work for you as well.  The work is beautiful, and you should not deny yourself an opportunity to have one of your own.  Take this opportunity to visit the website and see what I am talking about.

I wonder how this work would look on your wall.

(Designation, Kinetic Ambiguity Project 4915, Shamal)

What Marketing Strategies Work for You?

I imagine it looks like a giant green hand grabbing the Earth as it pulls itself up from some incredible void.  As it grips the surface, the sky is alive with frenetic activity flashing between white and blue.  But this place and these happenings are a secret because no one will know about my art unless I can get the work in front of them.  Marketing is essential to getting this business moving forward.  I’m working on my social media marketing right now as I don’t have a monetary cost with that at the moment (I’m just trying to say it’s free with a bunch of words).  And I need to learn about Google Places too.  What marketing strategies are working for you?

 

Oh, don’t forget to drop by the website since you’re here at the blog.

(Designation, Kinetic Ambiguity Project 3368, Khamaseen)

Do You Know Who Marina Abramovic Is?

“I never thought about how to sell performance; for most of my career I’ve done it for free”, Marina Abramovic.  This quote comes from an article on Sotheby's website, "MARINA ABRAMOVIĆ: A WOMAN’S WORLD", by Amah-Rose Abrams, May 10, 2021.  Basically, Ms. Abramovic is a household name that I never knew.  At least the article starts out saying so.  I admit, I only read the first paragraph then started looking at the images and highlighted quotes eventually coming to the quote you see here.  That quote made me stop and think – Ms. Abramovic had money or access to it all those years.  She could afford to do “it for free”.  She was not the artist I was looking for.  And you are correct, I do not know who the artist I am looking for is.  What I do know is that the artist is not well known but sells their artwork for a comfortable living.  I just need to keep looking – I will find them.  I will learn from them.

Well, you might as well have a look at my website since you’re here.  Tell me what you think of the artwork on it.

(Designation, Kinetic Ambiguity Project 596 - not named at this time.)

Why Should Anyone Buy My Art – Part Two

Why, I ask?  I answer with because it’s now easy to do!  My new website is operational!  The address is https://www.elmpfineart.com and it’s waiting for you to visit right now.  Imagine a website where you can get your hands on a finished product, created by me, to hang on your wall for all to see.  Now that’s a great reason to buy my art!  Not everyone will understand the value, but you do.

(Designation, Kinetic Ambiguity Project 1680, Sirocco.)