It's finally the weekend. I'm not sure why that excites me, but for once, I'm glad it's here. Usually it doesn't make any difference -- I work basically 7 days a week until I need a break. Maybe I'm hoping my auctions will pick up?
Speaking of auctions, I'm trying out a few new things with my auction format.
- More photos so people can see the details
- A 'photo' of the piece framed -- this is a created photo (cut and paste), and supposedly it will encourage people to buy the piece.
- Something interesting about about the painting
- On large canvas pieces, I'll probably include a side photo and a created 'if the painting was on your wall' photo
All this is suppose to increase sales, but who knows? If you look at the eBay Powersellers, their listings range from nothing but one photo and text to really fancy listing templates. I'm not convinced it will make much difference, but the framed shot does make the piece look nicer.
Here's a northern flicker framed:
I just finished this painting today and then listed it tonight. (Click here to see the auction.) It's watercolor on print paper, 11x15. The original looks pretty good sitting on my drawing table, but it really looks terrific framed. So, okay, maybe it will encourage people to bid.
Speaking of bidding, I should go and check the marsh wren that's ending soon. I'm hoping for a bidding war.
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