Helping you Sell Art

At Art Source we want to help you sell art. Below are a couple tips and tricks for selling art to clients:

- Always include art in the budget when quoting a house. Do not try and add it later when the budget might be getting tight.

- Propose art that is one step above your clients expected price range. If they can’t afford it then you have room to move down in price. If you start at the cheapest price you have no room to go lower and no other options. This will give you the opportunity to propose something that is really special and exciting to your clients, luxuries that they might stretch their budget for.

- Never assume your customer can’t afford something, always let them make the buying decision, don’t make it for them. Give the art a chance to argue its worth to your client. You might be surprised. People are often willing to spend a little bit more for a fabulous piece of art that they love.

- Original art can often be a highlight of a room and people will often develop an emotional attachment to originals that they would not have with a poster print. Originals come in a variety of sizes and prices and should not be immediately overlooked. The price can depend on the artist, the detail, the size and medium. Even for a small budget, one original piece of art can be a center piece, a topic for conversation and create an air of luxury that will make the whole room seem more valuable and complete. Providing a client with an artist bio can create a very personal bond with the art. Art is there to be seen; original art is something everyone is compelled to show, admire and tell stories about.

Art can be extremely sentimental, especially if it is personalized. Custom art originals and custom giclée printing can be quite affordable. By considering options outside the catalogue you can create a truly personal and unique space for your clients.

We created a designer kit which would allow you to bring a slice of our showroom everywhere you go. Your very own mobile picture and framing source that would allow your customer to choose art and framing on the spot! You can also go to www.artsource.ca and check our links page for links to image collections. You can copy and paste your image selections in an email tomarianne@artsource.ca . Be sure to note that we also provide custom printing for a unique or sentimental touch, as well as original art, mirrors, bulletin boards, chalk boards and white boards.

To order a designer kit or if you have any questions please call us today at 905 475 8181