Monday, May 18, 2009

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Chalk Fest comming up. Looking for Artist, Sponsors, Donars to help out with Rocky Top Therapy.

Sunday, May 17, 2009

How I was first Touched By Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer affects everyone involved, not just the one who is diagnosed. I had heard of Breast Cancer, but it was someone else’s problem not mine. The first time I was touched by Breast Cancer, was when my husbands Aunt died from it, leaving behind two young girls.

The younger of the two girls was riding around on her "Big Wheel" in front of the house crying. I approached the little girl and asked why was she crying? When she rode up to me, I noticed in her hand a naked "Barbie" doll. Her tear stained face looked up at me and said, "Barbie's Breasts can kill her and I want to scrape them off of her, so that she will not die." The little girl was 8 years old. I bent over and gave her a hug and I cried along with her. I was 16.

This moment forever, changed my life. The death of her mom to Breast Cancer forever changed her and her sister's lives. These two little girls would never have their mother take photos of them for their prom. They would not have their mom walk them down the isle at their wedding. They would never be able to introduce their own babies to their mother. Their father never remarried. He went on with his life and cares very deeply for his two girls. He is both their father and their mother.

I am involved in their lives. The youngest girl recently married last September and is now pregnant. She is expecting her own little girl in August this year. I have two children of my own. I have offered to help her out with motherly advice.

This was the first way that Cancer has affected my life. Many more stories are to follow. Please let me know how you have been touched by this Dis-Ease.

Thank you,

Meliss Ayr

Monday, May 4, 2009

How to get your art ready to sell in 10 steps.

How to get your art ready to sell in ten steps?

I have been asked as an artist what are the necessary steps in getting ready to sell your art by emerging artist.

First Create Art.
Create Great Art

Second take the art out from under your bed.
If you do not take your art out from under your bed then you can not sell it.

Third take your take photos of your art work.
Photos give you accountability of what you have created.

Fourth create a portfolio of your art work.
This allows to you display what you have created to show others in a clean format efficiently and effectively.

Fifth create a catalog of your art work.
This lets you track for yourself what has sold. What people like and what they do not. How much has your art sold for. Are the prices holding steady are they increasing or are they decreasing over time.

Sixth show your art.
How to display your art? Matt and frame your art. Gallery Tag. Certificate of Authenticity.

Seventh sell your art.
Art Fairs. Galleries. Private showings.

Eighth network.
Show up to events. Talk about your art. Generate list of people who like your art.

Ninth create a following.
Send out newsletters to let your fans know what you are up to. Where you are showing your art. Let them know about your art.

Tenth Create more art.
Work on a new series.


Melissa Ayr
Contemporary Abstract Artist
http://www.melissaart.com

How to get your art ready to sell in 10 steps.

How to get your art ready to sell in ten steps?

I have been asked as an artist what are the necessary steps in getting ready to sell your art by emerging artist.

First Create Art.
Create Great Art

Second take the art out from under your bed.
If you do not take your art out from under your bed then you can not sell it.

Third take your take photos of your art work.
Photos give you accountability of what you have created.

Fourth create a portfolio of your art work.
This allows to you display what you have created to show others in a clean format efficiently and effectively.

Fifth create a catalog of your art work.
This lets you track for yourself what has sold. What people like and what they do not. How much has your art sold for. Are the prices holding steady are they increasing or are they decreasing over time.

Sixth show your art.
How to display your art? Matt and frame your art. Gallery Tag. Certificate of Authenticity.

Seventh sell your art.
Art Fairs. Galleries. Private showings.

Eighth network.
Show up to events. Talk about your art. Generate list of people who like your art.

Ninth create a following.
Send out newsletters to let your fans know what you are up to. Where you are showing your art. Let them know about your art.

Tenth Create more art.
Work on a new series.


Melissa Ayr
Contemporary Abstract Artist
http://www.melissaart.com

Melissa Ayr - Contemporary Abstract Artist