so i've always been on the fence about making prints. i do it so that i can sell my art in some form. a lot of people, especially with the economy can't afford to own real art. so i think in that aspect, it is a great thing to make prints and catalogues of work.
i was having a discussion last night about this with some artist friends of mine. their opinions were different. they said that it cheapens the art and if they can buy a print, no one will buy original work. i agree to some extent but at the same time, you have to make art available to everyone, not just people with money. some of us can't buy original art that we enjoy because we can't afford it. and that's a terrible thing.
buying a print or a book of art is the next best thing. at least you have some representation of that artist. i think it is a great thing.
at one point in time, i was totally against doing prints. but now that i've done various shows i have come to realize that the majority of folks cannot afford original art but are willing to spend money on prints. it makes me happy to have my art out there, even if it's not an original they are buying.
i hope i do sell some originals at my show in December. but with the economy, my hopes are not high. it's discouraging but at the same time, i can understand because i am in the same situation.
also- i'm throwing around the idea of payment plans for my paintings.. of course i won't advertise this but if someone is interested in a painting i will offer that option. i want to be as open minded and flexible as possible.
art is important and people need it in their lives. so instead of feeling like prints cheapen my art, i feel it is helping the economy by having affordable art accessible and not having consumers worry if they are investing their money wisely.
if you like a piece of art, buy it! even if it is a print, you can still enjoy that image any time you want.
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