Fun Gallery Story

[John Beaver]

On Saturday I met with a very high end art gallery about representing me. The gallery owner had previously purchased one of my pieces, so I knew he liked my work, but getting represented by them is another story; at least they were willing to meet with me. They have some ceramics and sculptures but have never carried a woodturner.

I had a wonderful 2 hour meeting with them and they were very positive about my work, but not sure how to handle me. In the end they decided to give it a try and I left them with 2 bowls and 1 vase and agreed to send them one piece that I did not have with me.

Here is the email I received later that afternoon.

"Less than an hour after you left the gallery, I had a couple in and they saw your bowls on the counter. [They were not even on display yet]. They liked them very much and decided to think about it over lunch. They came back an hour later and took them both home. Congratulations! I think we broke the gallery record for selling something in the shortest amount of time since it arrived at the gallery. I'd like to have you bring in your other pieces before you leave town so we can put out a couple more before you leave. We should also probably discuss ratcheting up the prices one notch."

I think this will be a good relationship for me.

[Eric Holmquist]

Sounds like a great start!

[Greg Just]

Congratualtions on the sale and good luck with future sales.

[Roger Chandler]

Pretty good start I would say, John! Congratulations.......sounds like a new venue that will be good for you.

[Steve Vaughan]

Man oh man! Bet that'll open even more doors for you!

[Steve Schlumpf]

Wow!! Congrats on the sales, the gallery representation and having the price go UP!! All this and you are just starting at the gallery? Looks like good things are about to happen real soon for you! Enjoy it - you have worked hard for it!!

[Dick Wilson]

I have had the same thing happen to me, only the buyer was in the store at the time and called her husband before buying. I had already left.:D There was a message on my phone from gallery owner when I got home. Makes ya feel good doesn't it?????

[Jim Leslie]

I have had the good fortune to have something *very* similar happen to me recently. It is a great feeling..
Congratulations!!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Sounds like a plan coming together. Congrats

[Scott Hackler]

Now thats a cool story. I am not too surprized, you work is fantastic. Congrats John.

[David E Keller]

Congrats on the well deserved sales!

[Ed Morgano]

Congratulations John.

[Tim Thiebaut]

Congrats, well done, your work deserves the recognition.

[Kathy Marshall]

Congrats John! Now that's a story with a happy ending!

[Russell Eaton]

Good job John. It makes you feel good to know that your work is appreciated.

[Toney Robertson]

That is wonderful. Congrats.

[John Keeton]

John, if there were a more deserving fellow, I really don't know who that would be! Congratulations!! Not only have you developed a unique style, but you have the gracious personality to go with it. I really enjoyed our time conversing at the symposium, and it was apparent to me that good things were in your future.

May this be just the beginning for you!!

[charlie knighton]

congratulations John, the happening speaks for itself

[Mark Hubl]

Does not surprise me. Your work is wonderful, can't imagine it growing roots. Also sounds like the counter might be a great display area! Congrats.

[philip labre]

Congrats, John, on some well deserved sales and opportunities.

[Randy Gleckler]

Congratulations John, Great job

[Nate Davey]

Congratulations John. I don't think anyone here is surprised your work sold so quickly. It's nice to see hard work rewarded.