BUY LOCAL ART!!
Give the gift that lasts all year long.
It’s that time of year again, the time for holiday gift giving. What better way to do it than to give the gift of local art. Since nobody really wants to fight the crowds on “Black Friday,” just to buy the same gift a thousand others have bought (do they?), why not give a unique, one of a kind piece of art from a local artist or crafts-person?
Starting today, November 20, and lasting through December 10, I’m offering 20% off site wide with the coupon code: BLACK20. That’s 21 days of Black Friday savings!
Thank you, BUT…
Here’s the important part. While I would be very appreciative should you choose to give one of my images as a gift this Holiday season, the main point of this post is this:
BUY LOCAL ART!!
Support your local photographer, painter, woodworker, sculptor, well you get the idea. Avoid the Mall and the Big Box stores, support the arts and BUY LOCAL!
Hear Hear! This photo is wonderful…the church and the Christmas tree. Perfect!
November 20, 2012 at 10:11 am
Thanks David! I sincerely hope people follow my suggestion. There is a lot of amazing art out there, made by countless “unknown” artists, that would make excellent gifts.
November 20, 2012 at 7:39 pm
Beautiful photo as usual. I will spread the word on my social sites and help you sell some prints.
November 20, 2012 at 11:18 am
Valentina, I have no idea how I’ve been so fortunate, and so blessed, to have captured your interest in my photography. I can’t possibly thank you enough!
November 20, 2012 at 7:43 pm
It just happened for a reason, I wouldn’t be interested if your work wasn’t good. I admire people who can take beautiful photos.
November 21, 2012 at 1:52 am
Thank you feo that, Valentina.
November 21, 2012 at 5:09 am
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November 21, 2012 at 10:00 am
Argh! That should be “for.”
November 21, 2012 at 7:32 pm
Wonderful post, Jeff. My niece i a painter, and I’m giving a number of her prints as gifts this year. A win-win – she gets the sales and my family get beautiful, unique and meaningful gifts! Your photos are beautiful and your offer is a great idea!
November 20, 2012 at 10:03 pm
That’s excellent! I wish more people would do that.
November 20, 2012 at 10:16 pm
Loving the tower!!!
November 21, 2012 at 2:45 am
what a great idea! wish you a happy thanksgiving! and because I find so much inspiration in looking at your pictures, I’ve nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award! See here for more details and to pass it on if you accept it http://lespetitspasdejuls.wordpress.com/2012/11/22/follow-your-inspiration/
Cheers!
Jul’
November 22, 2012 at 11:25 am
Thank you so very much, sadly I’ve chosen to decline all awards. Please see the more detailed comment I left on your blog.
I would however like to congratulate on your nomination. Well deserved!
November 22, 2012 at 5:50 pm
November 22, 2012 at 7:07 pm
Excellent urging, Jeff–and happy Thanksgiving!
November 22, 2012 at 1:47 pm
To you as well Gary. I sincerely hope people take my advice.
November 22, 2012 at 5:56 pm
Beautiful photo and wonderful message! You can find some really neat things when shopping local art.
November 26, 2012 at 5:03 am
Some of the local art I see at my framers studio (not speaking about mine
) is amazing. It belongs on someone’s wall.
November 26, 2012 at 6:09 am
Your photography belongs on someone’s wall as well! ; )
November 27, 2012 at 7:47 am
Thank you Catherine, now if I could just get people to commit to that line of thinking I’d be one happy camper
November 27, 2012 at 11:52 pm
I hope they will!
November 28, 2012 at 8:36 am
You and me both! But in all honesty, as much as I would really like to turn this into a full time profession, I would still be out with my camera every chance I get even if I never sold another print. The last thought that goes through my mind when I press the shutter is, “I wonder if this will sell.” If I find myself taking pictures solely for the purpose of making money, I think it’s time to put away the camera.
November 28, 2012 at 7:25 pm
It’s funny that you say that — when I was playing in the Wilmington Symphony, it was always a surprise when I received a check (it was very small, but it was something) for a month of rehearsals and performances. I enjoyed playing so much that I would forget that we were also going to be paid!
November 28, 2012 at 9:25 pm