Friday, 21 December 2018

They have overdone the rain and I've started painting again.

We had had rain, violent storms with hail and lots of wind  cracked some of the branches off the jackerander tree, there was vines growing all over it so they came down too now a big mess to clean up.


Just finishing up and more storms.

I didn't go outside lots of rain and hail bigger than I have seen in Sydney before, so I stayed behind the window and watched this was the best I could do with taking a picture.
I have rejoined the local art society and they have a gallery and competitions so I'm going to put this one in, only thing is it must be framed so I will have to get it done by some one who knows what they are doing my effort is not so good.



This is a new one but maybe will put it in the corner for a bit not sure what to do next.
This one took about 2 hours to paint it all turned out right but it's not very big 
You have to put prices on them and they try and sell them for you I have no idea where to start any ideas would be helpful.

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16 comments:

  1. Elephant's Child21 December 2018 at 15:10

    Love your painting - but have no idea what prices you should charge.
    You have had a heap of rain and hail. We are mostly just getting dribbles.

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    1. Merlesworld24 December 2018 at 09:17

      The rain has all stopped now but it cold for this time of the year but will warm up again newt week.
      Merle......

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  2. River21 December 2018 at 19:00

    I have no idea what prices to put on things, maybe have someone from the art society have a look and suggest some prices. Your work is lovely. I love the beach scene especially.

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    1. Merlesworld24 December 2018 at 09:19

      Funny the beach scene was the easiest too do
      Merle..........

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  3. Yamini MacLean21 December 2018 at 23:46

    Hari OM
    Your framing cost needs to be factored in as well as the cost of canvas and paints. After that, you decide what your per hour time is worth to you for creativity (for exampe, in my writing I think in terms of a penny a word and manage about a thousand words per hour = ten quid) So let's say you worked on $20/hr and you average four hours per painting, that's $80 + costs. I purchase quite a lot of amateur art and the cheapest item I have ever bought is a small yellow cow A4 without frame at $175... However, that all said, you ought to discuss with others in your new group (well done on joining BTW - you are good) what experience they have of pricing and selling at these gigs. Am so glad you are taking this step at last!!! YAM xx

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    1. Merlesworld24 December 2018 at 09:29

      I been thinking about it for some time but had no time while the babies were close by but now I have all the time in the world and I need to do things to fill in the days.
      Merle.........

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  4. Lowcarb team member22 December 2018 at 04:21

    I do like your paintings, but have no idea what prices you should charge. Is there someone at the Art Group who may be able to help you?

    All the best Jan

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    1. Merlesworld24 December 2018 at 09:30

      I guess they could as the would have a better idea than me.
      Merle.......

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  5. Anonymous22 December 2018 at 22:28

    The last painting is just wonderful, well it is also third last. I would suggest $200. The cows in the river is not bad, say $120.

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    1. Merlesworld24 December 2018 at 09:34

      Funny you like that one it's not finished yet but the latest one I have painted thanks for the quotes that gives me a idea.
      Merle...........

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  6. eileeninmd23 December 2018 at 00:14

    Hello, we have had too much rain this past year. I like the paintings, the seascape is my favorite. Enjoy your day and weekend. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

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    1. Merlesworld24 December 2018 at 09:35

      Merry Christmas to all your family too.
      Merle.......

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  7. Cheryl23 December 2018 at 17:08

    I do love your painting especially the seascape. I agree that the cost of each picture could include your hourly rate for time taken to complete as well as the cost of framing.

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    1. Merlesworld24 December 2018 at 09:41

      Not taken to much notice of how much time it has taken for each to paint and if the are on block the do not have to be framed so that will make a difference to the price.
      merle............

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  8. Margaret D23 December 2018 at 17:57

    Nice paintings Merle - looks like rather quite a lot of damage there due to rain etc.
    Merry Christmas to you and all.

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    1. Merlesworld24 December 2018 at 09:43

      Merry Christmas to you too not a lot of damage only the trees down but the were up the back away from the house.
      Merle...........

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