I was against the whole art book idea at first. It was Cathie's idea. She met a publisher and showed her my stuff and here we are. The reason I was against it is simple. I like it when someone comes into my studio and shows interest in my art, but when someone wants to buy one, I usually talk them out of it. I tell them it's not done yet or some bull. I don't know why I do that but it's the truth. When someone shows interest, Cathie chases me out of the room and she does the deal. She even raises the price and she still makes the sale.
I have artist friends who possess not only the skill to make art, but also the marketing skills required to make a living from it. Luckily, I have Cathie for that. My son, Jonathon, started this website for me. He even named it and takes care of keeping it updated. That's the reason it's not very up to date. Actually, it's my fault. He started the site for me and I'm supposed to edit my stories, which by the way are in great need of a good editor, but when it comes to computers, I can take two rocks and use them to make sparks and that's as far as I've gotten with the tech stuff. When the apocalypse comes and phones and computers are useless, I'll be the guy who can make fire. Till then, I'm like a man from the past. I'm at least fifty years behind. But the title of this blog, as it says at the top, is Book Sales. Let me just say that I never expected this book to be purchased by anyone who wasn't related to me or who knows me well enough that they can't avoid buying one. Last night I sold two to someone I just met. It may never happen again but at least I've sold two to people who aren't related to me. My dear brother Bill, took one to an art gallery in Frederick Maryland and I've already been offered a show. So maybe doing this book wasn't such a bad idea after all. I'm working on some new stuff. A different direction all together. I'm just getting started and I hope to have that show in Frederick withing the next six months to a year from now. Hey! I can sell books at my show. Things are looking up.