Hi guys, I just wanted to share some new selected items that I have reduced prices for because of our economic times. Hoping, it will make my work more accessible for everyone. Just click on the title of each item to be taken to my Etsy shop: A Bergie Creation.
Starving Artist
As an artist, like I said before, pricing my art work to sell has always been a dilemma for me. Personally, it would never be possible to sell art work based on the actual time it takes to create it. The price would be way too high and I want to make
pieces that all can afford.
Acrylic painting by Anita Berglund of A Bergie Creation
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At the same time, I know that there are paintings I love so much that I don't want to part with. Makes sense if you have something you have made that you know will not be recreated and you adore it, like a child, you won't part with it.
Yet, because it is not a child, I have been known to say to someone inquiring about one of my fine art paintings, that I would sell a certain it for a certain amount of money. A way higher price than I know most people would be willing to pay. That' is because I really don't want to part with it, but, yah, does that make me a sell out?
Of course, I know they most likely, won't pay that price. But, there are some who appreciate and understand the value of a piece of art, so they would pay it. So far, I've been lying low and since I haven't painted in a long time, I cling to the remaining pieces I have. And
| Acrylic painting by Anita Berglund of A Bergie Creation |
| Acrylic painting by Anita Berglund of A Bergie Creation |
then I am reminded of poor Vincent Van Gogh, he painted many many beautiful paintings and only sold one while he was alive. His brother Theo was an art dealer even. Now look at the millions that are spent on his work since he died. He clearly painted because he wasn't in a "right" frame of mind if he didn't. Sadly, he struggled with mental issues and died in his thirties. But, as often happens, an artist's work doesn't become valuable until they aren't here on earth to paint anymore. The value comes from the fact that it is a rare collector's piece. None will ever be created again. On that note, I smile and tell my husband, just wait, when I am gone you will be able to clean up by selling my paintings. Just kidding of course. Okay, maybe at least enough to pay for the cheapest "box" to bury the physical part of me in. I hate the thought of him being over charged by some slick coffin salesman. Enough of that, take a look at the items I reduced the prices of today... :o)
