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Post by Original Admin on Aug 7, 2007 8:55:33 GMT -5
All, This is my friends domain www.peakdalesculptures.co.ukHe is a scupltor (the items there are all his own work). My question is, are items like these wanted by people in the US? Is there potential for him to market his products in the US therefore? Are there any magazines and outlets people know of who it may be worth contacting? Im asking because obviously over here its more difficult for him to gauge whether such products are in any kind of demand without being actually there. Whilst hes got some contacts there - they are limited and I thought you guys would be able to answer the questions. Cheers Mark |
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Post by hermatite on Aug 7, 2007 9:06:05 GMT -5
Those are darling and, as there are many many dog fanciers in the US I'm sure there's a market. If it were me, besides going the normal route I'd also contact the American Kennel club which publishes a number of magazines: www.akc.org/pubs/index.cfm From my old days as a journalist I know that feature stories are always being looked for. I also found this. www.sculpture.org/documents/organiza/organize.shtmljust some ideas. |
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Post by Silver Lass on Aug 7, 2007 9:36:20 GMT -5
I would love to see a affenpinscher. We that own them buy any thing affen. They are german dogs,but they are big in England and getting so in US.
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Post by texaswoodie on Aug 7, 2007 10:19:00 GMT -5
Mark
I have a friend that is a sculptor. He does Southwest stuff. He is very good at what he does. He used to take his work to shows in AZ and make a good living, but not any more. The cheap China reproductions have just ruined original work. Instead of starving, he joined the crowd and is sending his originals to China, they make repros and send them all over the world. He gets a commission. Your friend may want to consider this.
Curt
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Post by Lady B on Aug 7, 2007 10:24:57 GMT -5
I think they would be a major hit here in the US. People who love dogs seem to love sculpts of dogs almost as much as the real thing. And his work is beautifully done. Perhaps as a way of testing the waters here on this side of the pond, he might want to post a few for sale on the American eBay site. I think they will sell rapidly and for a great final bid. Thanks for giving us a peek at your friend's little Works of Art. I love them and think others over here will, too. (They get three "Bow-Wows!" from the real Lady Bea Bea!  ) Lady B |
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Post by takilasunrise on Aug 7, 2007 13:58:38 GMT -5
I was going to suggest the same thing, try Ebay! Yes, there is a lot of competition between original works of art vs. reproductions from China, etc. He could come up with a certificate of authenticity that would come with each piece he sells. Americans love their doggies and collectibles, so I'm sure it would go over well here!
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Post by 181lizard on Aug 7, 2007 14:40:24 GMT -5
Hey Mark...it states on website, they are hand sculpted. Are these mass produced or one of a kind? (I'm thinking, not one of a kind as pricing is very affordable)
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Post by Original Admin on Aug 9, 2007 17:45:59 GMT -5
Yeah - my friend is in a similar boat - cant even get the raw materials now (resins) over here. I think hes thought of that - but is a bit daunted. Mark I have a friend that is a sculptor. He does Southwest stuff. He is very good at what he does. He used to take his work to shows in AZ and make a good living, but not any more. The cheap China reproductions have just ruined original work. Instead of starving, he joined the crowd and is sending his originals to China, they make repros and send them all over the world. He gets a commission. Your friend may want to consider this. Curt |
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Post by Original Admin on Aug 9, 2007 17:46:55 GMT -5
Herm I will pass those links on to him and see if he can relate to any of the info there - cheers. Those are darling and, as there are many many dog fanciers in the US I'm sure there's a market. If it were me, besides going the normal route I'd also contact the American Kennel club which publishes a number of magazines: www.akc.org/pubs/index.cfm From my old days as a journalist I know that feature stories are always being looked for. I also found this. www.sculpture.org/documents/organiza/organize.shtmljust some ideas. |
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Post by Original Admin on Aug 9, 2007 17:47:50 GMT -5
Ill pass this on - hes big on the westies at the moment but can do anything really. Cheers. I would love to see a affenpinscher. We that own them buy any thing affen. They are german dogs,but they are big in England and getting so in US. |
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Post by Original Admin on Aug 9, 2007 17:49:28 GMT -5
I think hes done ebay - but im not sure if the costs were too great for individual postage of such items. I think he needs outlets really - but I may be wrong - will pass it on. Thanks. I think they would be a major hit here in the US. People who love dogs seem to love sculpts of dogs almost as much as the real thing. And his work is beautifully done. Perhaps as a way of testing the waters here on this side of the pond, he might want to post a few for sale on the American eBay site. I think they will sell rapidly and for a great final bid. Thanks for giving us a peek at your friend's little Works of Art. I love them and think others over here will, too. (They get three "Bow-Wows!" from the real Lady Bea Bea! ) Lady B |
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Post by Original Admin on Aug 9, 2007 17:51:19 GMT -5
Now Im fairly certain he hasnt done this with his work which he has sold sofar. (certificate). He could even do these on his PC and test the waters. I think it is that which gives his products an edge over the china stuff. Another piece of info to pass on Thanks. I was going to suggest the same thing, try Ebay! Yes, there is a lot of competition between original works of art vs. reproductions from China, etc. He could come up with a certificate of authenticity that would come with each piece he sells. Americans love their doggies and collectibles, so I'm sure it would go over well here! |
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Post by Original Admin on Aug 9, 2007 17:56:07 GMT -5
He hand sculpts everthing to do a "master" - then he hand moulds to make more. Then they are hand painted. He does do one offs. These though are his range I suppose. So one could say that the end products are not hand sculpted. If it were the case - each one would cost about £300 probably due to time. Nothing is *mass* produced though. I will question him about his wording. Thanks Mark Hey Mark...it states on website, they are hand sculpted. Are these mass produced or one of a kind? (I'm thinking, not one of a kind as pricing is very affordable) |
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Post by 181lizard on Aug 10, 2007 14:19:16 GMT -5
It goes without saying...he's VERY talented.
There's a market for just about everything. I don't want anyone to think I'm denegrating them, but my personal preferances lean towards the more realistic rather than the chotchky. I absolutely loved the "drawings" and I learned one thing about dog people...you put our breed on it & we'll damn near buy ANYTHING! Husband is a horrible man to buy gifts for. I ran across a few items with "corgi's" on them & they magically appeared as xmas gifts. His fav. was a little pillow with handstitched corgi's. (go figure...)
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