Bucerias Art Gallery & StudioPaint In Mexico

Upcoming Events for November and December 2014

11/8/2014

The next few weeks at the Bucerias Art Gallery and Studio is jammed with exciting events, new art and gift giving ideas. You can browse through the website under events for more details. Here is a quick overview.

The Mystery Art Show -
Misterio de Arte

Red Dot V.I.P. Kick Off Party!
7pm on Thurs. Nov. 20th.

1) Get on the V.I.P. list. Purchase a 50 peso ticket at the gallery or email us at BuceriasArt@gmail.com to confirm attendance. (Only 30 tickets available)
Join us at 7pm for a glass of Sangria and first viewing of the exhibit. Receive a Red Dot sticker for first choice purchase of artwork at 750 pesos before doors open to general public at 7:30pm. (50 pesos from your ticket goes towards your purchase.)

Over 30 pieces of art to choose from sized at 12" x 12".
100 pesos of each sale goes to Refugio de Amor Orphanage.

The new Galley area opened Nov. 6th for the first art walk of the season.

We highlight various artists living along Bahia de Banderas for a
2 week exhibit.

Pictured here is a watercolour by Alfonso Velazquez.
950 pesos. Framed and ready to take home or give as a gift.

FEATURED ARTIST

OSCAR HYLE

Dec. 4th to Dec. 13th

Meet and Greet - Thursday Dec. 4th at 7pm

Go BIG. Go Home!

A DIY 2 day painting workshop.

Giving you an opportunity to get creative and experiential.
Make a statement piece of artwork to hang in your home.

We have 2 workshops in November.
Reservations are a must. Class size is limited.
Recommended that reservations for the upcoming season are
booked now.

SIGN UP HERE too see the next workshops available.

Recycled Bottle Christmas Tree Exhibit.
December 22nd to December 31st

LOCAL RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES ARE ASKED TO PARTICIPATE.

This exhibit is intended to boost local tourism and pedestrian traffic while raising awareness and raising funds.

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Make a statement In Your ArtWork. If People LikE it, You are SImply Painting. If they Love It or Hate It, You are on The right Track!

7/25/2013

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Mi Tradicion, by Michael Carlye, Oil on Canvas.

In my localpreneur consulting business, I speak consistently about making a statement. Showing them how they can stand out in their industry and how their brand must align with their beliefs.

I believe the best art does the same. You can be technically good. You can paint a flower. You can paint a dog. However your art must emote energy that provokes strong emotions for the onlooker. Is the flower stunning due to the scintillation of colour? Have you captured a moment with the dog that you have painted? It is that which creates the art. Has your art intrigued someone to think?

If you have onlookers who strongly dislike the subject of your artwork, YOU HAVE A HIT! When you have strong dislike, you then have the opposite; people who will LOVE it. You are creating the conversation. Again, as in any business, beige is boring. I like to say. Be BOLD! ...with your subject, with the strokes of the paint brush, with the composition, with the presentation and so forth.

You can paint a painting OR you can create art,
Floydilou
www.floydilou.com

Festival with artist, Tracy Bonin. Acrylic on Canvas.

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10 SoluTions To Hang More Art When Space Is Limited.

7/8/2013

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Top 3 excuses heard in our gallery for not buying artwork when space is limited:

I wish I had more wall space. I would buy that piece of art.

If I could buy a bigger home, I could buy more art.

The artwork doesn't fit into the specific wall space I am looking to fill. It is too big (or too small)

You Can Never Have Too Much Art!

Just ask the Vogels. A couple in N.Y. who started collecting decades ago. This post office clerk and wife librarian amassed one of the largest contemporary art collections of approximately 5000 pieces while living in their 1 bedroom N.Y. flat! Not typical of what we would consider as 'art collectors' they are now world renowned and their collection is valued in the multi-millions. They did not use the excuse, 'we have nowhere to put this' and with their passion for art and keen eyes have made themselves one helluva collection all the while enjoying many art shows, the thrill of discovering emerging artists and surrounding themselves with what they loved.

So now that you realize you CAN buy more art that makes your heart sing, how can you capitalize on showing it all?

Here are 10 ways to show off MORE of your artwork:

1) Wall groupings.
Random for the eclectic feel or choose similar frames & symmetry if you prefer a streamline esthetic.

2) A Stand Up Art Wall.
It can act as a room divider or be placed on castors for maneuverability.

3) ROTATION.
Change your art every season. Your dinner guests will always be curious to see what you have in store when they visit for dinner.

4) HANG YOUR ART IN FRONT OF WINDOWS.
This photo taken from www.ApartmentTherapy.com

5) Bring Your Art To Your Workplace.
Personalize your cubicle or office space. You spend most of you time there, don't you?

6) Utilize a wall at your friend's place lacking in art.
You visit often.
You both win.

7) Hang Your Art Outdoors!
A covered verhandah, cabana or covered terrace have wall spaces underutilized.

8) Lend a piece of artwork to your favourite cafe or restaurant that you visit daily.
This wall can use some love. Share the joy.

9) Display in unexpected places.
Doing laundry just got better.

10) Start your own gallery!
Why not open a Main St. gallery? Of course, this is my favourite choice.

When a piece of art moves you and is calling your name, go for it. You will never regret the feelings it brings to you and the life it brings into your home.

You can never have too much art,
Floydilou
www.floydilou.com

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Do You Buy Art To Match Your Decor?

4/23/2013

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Acquiring art is not about matching your decor.

Working in a tourist area, our gallery often hears the comment, "I love this painting but it doesn't match our decor". The area is an up and coming artists' community and the buying of art is more about wall decor for the new homes and condos being purchased. They have yet to learn the essence of buying art for the art itself.

Art is created to inspire you, make a statement or simply to be enjoyed. When buying a piece of art for your home, matching the decor should not be the first priority. Actually, I will go one step further and suggest it should not be considered at all.

Buying art , no matter what level of work or what price, is about the feeling you get when viewing it. It is an investment that expresses you. It is a financial investment that is coupled with your heart. It is a financial investment that represents history or society in its current stage.

Juxtapositioning traditional art in modern spaces or modern art in traditional spaces can make your room spectacular. It gets people to take notice. You want the art to strike up the conversation.

Next time you want to acquire art, go with your heart. Do not think about the size of your space, the colour of your walls or the type of furnishings. Purchase the art that speaks to you. When you get home, you will find spot that will highlight the art. If you have difficulty finding the 'right place', hire an art consultant or interior designer. They will suggest ideas you never even thought of such as a bright coloured vignette as shown below which can become the 'matched' decor you desire.

Remember, if you see a piece of art that moves you or that you simply cannot get out of your head, you know it is a good investment for you.

Keep Art Alive,
Floydilou
The Bucerias Art Gallery
Follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/BuceriasArt

If you must have matching decor, you can always hire a designer to help you achieve the desired look and still get the piece of artwork that catches your eye.

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The Relationship of The Gallery to The Artist: Do Artists Need Galleries?

3/23/2013

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In today's techno world artists can reach out to millions with their artwork. With personal websites and large online platforms such as Ebay, Etsy, Pinterest, Fine Art America do artists really need representatives, dealers and galleries?

This panel discussion gives you a great insight of how gallery owners operate. Each different with strong
opinions. We, at the Bucerias Art Gallery, agree with Stuart in the importance of the trust factor and building the relationship with the artist.

Watch the video. Very informative for artists and gallery owners.

Keep creating,
Floydilou

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An Artists' Challenge: How Do I Price My Art?

12/28/2012

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Art by Phil Scroggs. www.phillustrations.com

In the Bucerias Art Gallery we have the submitting artists decide the price of their work. The immediate reaction I get from their wide eyed look is , "What do you think it is worth?" The artist has difficulty asking for a price they feel they deserve.

Various markets and marketing can make a difference in how the painting is priced. With that being said, just because I say your painting is worth $200 doesn't mean that someone else is willing to pay $500 or vice versa. Factor in how quickly you want to make the sale and how important for you to have a sale.

Some artists prefer to hold onto their art and continue to be the 'staving artist' without building up their confidence and repetoire.

How do you price your art?

It's all relative, isn't it? What you think you are worth is most likely how you will base your pricing. I see many artists with low self worth price too low. I see others who feel they deserve more and price too high. It is my opinion only. Art is subjective. Pricing is subjective.

Do you base your pricing on:

Time spent painting which leads to the question, 'How much is your time worth?'
The medium used?
The cost of your materials?
Your experience and or talent?
Your originality?
Smart marketing efforts?
Your self worth?
The surrounding market and their knowledge and appreciation of art?

Recently we sold a painting and the artist was very upset with the low price it sold for. Others were surprised we were able to sell the painting for the price we offered it. Some people even felt it was 'unsellable'. The buyer was thrilled with her purchase, however, she would not purchase it at a higher price. When an artist knows the feeling that was put into the art and what it meant at that time makes it 'priceless'. When the art sells for a 'dollar' amount, it doesn't match the same emotional feeling the artist had. How do you put a price on that?

My recommendations for pricing your art is to consider the following:

How important is it for you to have the artwork be sold for your portfolio?
Can you use the extra money earned to reinvest into your business?
Is it better for you to put money in your bank account?
Are you attached emotionally to the artwork and what price would make you upset if it sold? Add 50%.
Do you come from a sense of abundance and knowing that the right buyer will be willing to pay your price?
Do not compare your prices with others. Only you can do what you do. Remember it is original art.

When pricing your art, start with what feels good to you. What makes you comfortable then add a tad more. Ask for guidance from people who are successful in art. Do not ask 'starving artists'. Be strong in your conviction, however, be flexible if you need to adjust the price. Who knows! Maybe you will need to increase your prices. We did that recently with an artist in our Bucerias art gallery. We kept saying your prices are too low. She was nervous not wanting to lose sales. Two days after raising her prices we sold 7 of her small 'pocket paintings' and now she is doing a special selection of slightly larger paintings for the gallery at a higher price.

Continue on artists. Be proud of your work. Expression and art changes the world....and that my friends is priceless!

Floydilou

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Make Money With Your Art: Creativity Is the New Commerce

12/14/2012

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Take the words 'starving artist' out of your vocabulary. Creativity is now considered the new commerce! Financial experts and economists have stated that we have moved past the technology age of recent years from the information age a decade ago, to now the creative commerce.

Being an entrepreneurial artist with ingenuity can bring you in more money much easier than a couple of decades ago for the following reasons:

1) People have a desire for individuality more than ever. Massed produced art prints are not the same as the original piece of art that expresses your customers personality through the artists' imagination.

2) Technology has allowed the artist to stretch artistically and also to reach out to millions.

3) Information is readily available from which the artist can learn and expand.

4)The social media networks builds borderless art communities who appreciate and buy art.

Whether mixed media artists, classic oil painters or the artisan touches of years gone past, you can utilize the information and technology age to gain a strong foothold with your own art website and social media page. Proper understanding of basic marketing online can be quickly learned through countless free information videos or the artist can find someone to market for them. Similar to your traditional art broker, find one who is savvy with online marketing. Communities looking to build and restructure their downtowns or urban centres will welcome you. Your imagination and creativity builds strong communities and in a short time can elevate real estate in an area.

The imagination of artists fuels conversations. Conversations on challenging topics is what changes a community. Art, always provocative and enduring , brings life to a community.

Artists have much to gain in this new movement of this new Creative Commerce.

"Imagination is more important than knowledge.
For knowledge is limited, whereas imagination embraces the entire world, stimulating progress, giving birth to evolution" - Einstein

So, artists, it's your time to bring your art to the community and the masses! You can start here at our Bucerias Art Gallery! We welcome you.

Take Your Business Into The Spotlight,
Floydilou

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Living and Working In Mexico. A One WAY TICKET ENSURES Action Towards your Dreams.

12/11/2012

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It was late July, 2012. My husband had to go to Toronto for a 3 month job contract, while I stayed behind in our Windsor home. Within 2 weeks, I had made my plans to head to Bucerias, Mexico. We have a vacation home in Bucerias, Mexico. It was summer time and the place sat empty. This could be the perfect time for me to check out any opportunities for us to find a way to live in Mexico full-time. I purchased a one way ticket.

By mid August, I knew I was not going back. I believe a phone conversation that I had with my husband, Michael Carlyle, was, "Honey, if you want to see me, I will be here!". He is one of those supportive quiet husbands who understood that he married a determined woman who had a free spirit. With mutual respect and mutual desire to live in Mexico during the winter months, he accepted the idea.

In the hot hot hot summer months, I would walk up and down the streets everyday looking for the perfect commercial location. We had considered an 'Art Cafe', since we both had experience working in restaurants and my husband is an artist. We also knew that owning a restaurant/cafe is a 24/7 job. That was not going to work with my 'laptop lifestyle' I had created. As I continued to do my research about town by meeting other expats and speaking to shop owners, I realized we could do this too. My personal business in consulting with people who are passionate about having a stand out business that becomes talk of the town came into play for ourselves. Taking my own Showstopper Method, we started a gallery and art studio in Bucerias that filled a niche. AND we did it under $2,000! We also designed a business that would give us time freedom.

There is much more we are excited to do that will make it shine brighter in the community, however, we got started. Sometimes you simply must take the step and just get started. You can fine tune later. From a one way ticket on July 27th with an idea in my head of living in Mexico to opening our first brick and mortar business Oct. 1st in a country where we don't know the language, has been fulfilling. Mexico is a country who embraces entrepreneurs.

If you are in Bucerias, Nayarit, Mexico, please come by and day 'Hola'.

Hasta Luego,
Floydilou
Take Your Business Into The Spotlight

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Floydilou

Without living a life of woulda, coulda, shoulda my husband and I made a move to Bucerias, Mexico. We opened our Galeria & Art Studio with the hopes to live in Bucerias for a long time and traveling other parts of Mexico throughout the year.

Upcoming Events for November and December 2014

The next few weeks at the Bucerias Art Gallery and Studio is jammed with exciting events, new art and gift giving ideas. You can browse through the website under events for more details. Here is a quick overview.

Make a statement In Your ArtWork. If People LikE it, You are SImply Painting. If they Love It or Hate It, You are on The right Track!

10 SoluTions To Hang More Art When Space Is Limited.

Do You Buy Art To Match Your Decor?

The Relationship of The Gallery to The Artist: Do Artists Need Galleries?

An Artists' Challenge: How Do I Price My Art?

Make Money With Your Art: Creativity Is the New Commerce

Living and Working In Mexico. A One WAY TICKET ENSURES Action Towards your Dreams.

Floydilou

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