#105 MASTER CLASS — HOW TO SELL PRINTS with CAROL MECKLING
Looking to expand your art reach by offering prints of your original paintings? Join Marji for an inspiring conversation with Carol Meckling, a Hawaii-based artist and CVP alum, as she shares her expertise on making fine art prints from original artwork. Carol helps us over the hurdle of the complicated topic of turning paintings into prints. From choosing which paintings to reproduce to finding the right audience and mastering the art of selling, Carol breaks down the complexities of the print business. Whether you’re an artist looking to expand your offerings or simply curious about the process, this interview is packed with valuable insights!
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Marji, your joyful effervescence always radiates for me and lifts me right into the discussion. Your targeted questions keep things lively and moving. Your own art is just as alive as your interviews. And I think you are a special one for CVP! Thank you and love!
Carol, your calm elegance and generous sharing shine out so clearly here. So fun to see all the various themes in your work! Who cares about style when you can do everything and have a blast doing it! Not to say that you don’t have your own style, just that it translates into just about any medium. Love seeing that!
Aloha a mahalo!
Thank you, Carol and Marji, I ‘rewatched’ this this morning here in Spain. I fell asleep watching this last night. I am encouraged and inspired as I have just recently researched alternative websites. I considered Art Storefronts but was unsure how much per month they charge. Careful not to have too many more subscriptions. I am online with Singular art. Not selling much there yet but this idea of having another stream is desirable. This idea of having a work area and gallery also appeals and has for some time. Location is my biggest decision and rental costs vary of course. Donegal Ireland, Alicante Spain or Branson Missouri. All are very real options but deciding, which place is the question now. My husband likes to travel between these locations but in order to do what I must requires commitment to it. Thank you for encouragement, openness and transparent sharing. Keep up the good work.
So happy to hear that you use ArtStore Front too!
I signed up with them last August. They have had excellent support, customer, and tech support. I LOVE the person I work with for my website. I never thought I would be interested in selling merch. I am surprised how many people have bought matching pillows of my work! As you point out, it is another income stream.
There is so much to learn and do to market oneself.
Wonderful Cami, congratulations on your website! Enjoy creating new streams of income 😊 I agree they offer excellent support.
Great to hear Carol’s story. Inspiring. Thank you!
Glad to hear Marsha, thank you!
Thank you Carol and Marji. This masterclass was so inspirational even though I’m not at a point to make prints of my artwork, who’s to say I won’t in the future! Great information and beautiful artwork.
Thank you! Yes, always good to keep in mind for the future.
Exactly what the doctor ordered.! Very informative, timely and useful. Thank you so much for sharing!
So glad to hear Vickie! Reach out with any questions or if you could just use some support.
Thank you so, so much Carol and Marji – this is a wonderful and inspirational masterclass. Really enjoyed listening and learning.
So glad to hear Jen!
Really helpful interview. A big thank you to Carol and to Marji
Glad it was helpful Kate!
Absolutely loved this Master Class! The information was useful. The art was gorgeous. Carol definitely had wisdom to share and I now have even more to think about. AlthoughI’m not there yet this Master Class gave me ideas for ways to enrich my life as an artist by really taking advantage of the pop-up Experiences that are available to me now. I used to live on Maui and hope to return sometime soon. As shared, I too hope to visit Carol in person.
Thank you, Margie and Carol for a fabulous hour and a half, I learned so much.
Aloha Leslie, yes, pop ups are a great way to interact with people around your art! Best wishes and look forward to meeting you on Kaua’i some day.
Such an inspiring artistic journey Carol ! Thank you for sharing and thank you Marji for asking such insightful questions. This was so informative and I feel what felt impossible feels somehow possible now.
Oh that is great to hear Kate! Feel free to reach out with any questions, I’m happy to share my experience.