tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86476452024-03-08T01:27:27.492-07:00Prodigal Art - A reversal of how art is currently sold.the TRUE purpose of all of this............... is to bring back the integrity of what an artist's real purpose is.......... to create and share artwork with those who love it........ to bring messages to the surface...... to create dialog and inspiration, and touch levels of our being we don't normally touch.Amanda Kohhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10009818485103536558noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647645.post-31275870367773779312008-03-30T14:18:00.002-07:002008-03-30T14:33:03.255-07:00More thoughts on Shared RoyaltiesThe following text is a dialog I had in response to someone who expressed his concern over people getting the art for a "materials fee" only, and then never paying anything more. And perhaps - even bragging to others about how little they had to pay for the art to their friends. I know these people exist, but - I'm not going to consciously give art to these people. I'm looking to the others, who think another way........ and I intend to create consciousness and awareness through this movement............. as people see another way..... Here's my response:<br /><br />This concept just won't make sense if you look at it through the paradigm of what exists now. But - I'm not putting this art out there in this way, in "what exists now". I'm putting it out there with the intention of creating what WILL exist in the future. And in THAT reality - this makes perfect sense.<br /><br />No way in the world am I saying my art is only worth "x" amount.<br /><br />And - yes, people with limited consciousness will be holding onto art, and professing ignorant comments about how much they paid for something - and how little the artist got................... but do you think their friends will be impressed with this? Do you think people will continue to be impressed with these unconscious people? That's a separatist view of life............................... which comes from the ego. We are moving into a new world - people are awakening all the time, and realizing the interconnectedness of us all. When this is realized - that kind of behavior no longer feels right - and no longer stands.<br /><br />You're also still of the mindset that these pieces of art are going to stay with these people for the rest of their lives........... again - that's another thing that I think is changing - and I truly believe we will be exchanging art much more readily with each other in the future - and the website we create for Prodigal Art will facilitate and support and ENCOURAGE these movements.<br /><br />There will be many people who move slowly into the new consciousness - but - I am sharing this concept with people who are already in this place, or who are moving into it now................. When I think of the shop in <span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1206911411_0">Omaha</span> - that doesn't feel like a good way to share the concept............. it's a little early to have someone who is selling art in a "traditional" way - also selling my stuff, and then having to explain the system.............. Yes - I agree with you - people there, who buy something in that shop - will already be spending money on "materials" for me - and "materials" for the frames from the shop................. and right there, they are going to believe that is "enough" for the piece............... and it will not seem appropriate at all to participate in any website for this piece for some woman several states away.............................<br /><br />If - however, I were to come to <span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1206911411_1">Omaha</span> - and connect with the kinds of people I am looking for - and share the concept with them directly - then I would believe the pieces would have the opportunity to live out with the intention I imagine....... which has changed a bit from my first vision. Now - instead of the split being on the "profit" - I believe it has to simply be on the SALE................. so - you can move a painting for whatever price each time - whether it is higher or lower than the time before - either way - half of that is shared between the artist and collector.<br /><br />And it will - it still WILL be easiest to do this on the website! This is where all the info about a piece will be found - and you can know how much your neighbor paid for their piece........... You can know that the woman in <span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1206911411_2">Michigan</span> paid $100 for that piece in an agreement to pay $750........... but that the painting now has X request.................<br /><br />and the more popular a particular piece is - the greater the visibility......<br /><br />Do you think a website which has all of this information on it - and people who are now WANTING to support artists with each movement - might just have an influence on what people do? Just the same as we give people tips for their service, such as waiters, taxi drivers, hairdressers................. yup - a lot of people tip well WITHOUT people knowing how much they tipped - because - they feel GOOD doing it......... but - I guarantee you - there are a lot of people who would tip BETTER if their tips were on display next to their name on a website everyone can see.<br /><br />Some people will have their names on the website - some people will have descriptions of who they are............... but - for the most part - unless the person is a recluse, and never leaves their house - people will know who has what............... I mean - it has to get into their hands in the first place......... so - do they go to the coffee shop down the street? Go to work? Somebody knows them - somebody gave them the piece............... that info is on the website....... <br /><br />Ah - I don't know. Maybe it won't have that information. My husband reminded me last night, that I can't worry about that. I can't worry about what happens to the art after it leaves my hands........ that's up to the Universe................... I have to remind myself of this all the time. It's such a trap to think of these things as needing to receive our "karma" in the form of money in this moment NOW - instead of trusting the Universe, for what may happen in the future, and putting our energy out there now.........<br /><br />Are we being fed? Do we have a roof over our head? Do you have clothes on your back, and clean, drinkable water in your glass? Have you been paid for your art materials so you can make new art?<br /><br />Well, that sounds like a complete system to me!<br /><br />How much does the flower ask for in return?<br /><br />Doesn't nature only take what it needs, and gives the rest as a gift?<br /><br />Isn't it possible to trust in the Universe - and to trust in the good of some people?<br /><br />Isn't it possible to trust in a different future?<br /><br />Isn't it possible to trust that we, as a society, may evolve into a higher consciousness?<br /><br />Remember the system of tips again? For the servers?<br /><br />We have a system in place now, where servers are tipped 15% as a general rule.............. 20% if they do a really good job............ and then, some people tip even greater amounts at times, too.<br /><br />You know, though - there are no policemen to ensure these people leave these tips - but I can assure you - I was a waitress before - that it almost NEVER happened that someone didn't leave a tip.<br /><br />So..... in the future - when we have this "general rule" about art - and sending a kickback to the artist on each movement of the art............... I truly believe - it will almost NEVER happen that people will not honor this.........................<br /><br />Imagine, if you had to pay for all of the tips in one time................ for all of the enjoyment you will be receiving in the future.... You're going to dine out this many times in the next 5 years............ That will be $1000.<br /><br />Do you think there might be some people who would always say - well................... I can't afford that! And so - they would NEVER eat out??<br /><br />We are treating our art in the same way...................... and there are so many people in the world who see original art and think................ I can never afford that..................... and they NEVER enjoy original art in their homes.<br /><br />We can change that.<br /><br />We create a different way to pay.<br /><br />We pay over time - with each movement.<br /><br />We enjoy MORE original art - and exchange for different art more often.<br /><br />We have new art being born all the time.<br /><br />We grow together as a society.<br /><br />We feel GOOD about sharing the wealth with others..........<br /><br />We are a different type of person than we were in the 20th century.<br /><br />Those who feel different, are increasingly left on the sidelines of modern society.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Do you want to be one of our <A HREF="http://prodigalart.blogspot.com/2007/04/register-of-supporters.html">1000</A> supporters?</div>Amanda Kohhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10009818485103536558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647645.post-18835965857586782512008-03-30T00:17:00.000-07:002008-03-30T00:18:22.375-07:00A New Vision for Prodigal Art<span style="font-weight: bold;">Shared Royalties is the process by which artists and collectors may earn income from the lifetime of an art’s movements. Artists request royalties from the sales of their original artwork, and share those royalties with their collectors.<br /><br />Gone is the idea of an artist making money on a piece all at one time, with one person. It is replaced now with the idea of artwork earning money over it’s lifetime - not before its lifetime begins.</span><br /><br />This is an idea I have had for the sales of my own artwork for more than 5 years now. And for five years, I have been sharing this concept with others. Many people have resonated with this concept, and have joined me in the vision. And yet, I have been hesitant to produce an extensive body of work to put out in this way. It is now, in this evening, that I have realized two important reasons why I have not been able to propel this concept as I had originally envisioned. For one - my vision of the compensation was complicated. I had one foot in the idea of a gift giving society, and the other in one of expected compensation. I could not move forward with this vision, without letting go of the old paradigm. Now that I have done this, I have realized how simple this vision can be. And as a result, I now have a simple way to portray this concept to others.<br /><br />I have also realized the importance of receiving some compensation up front. I realize that part of my hesitancy in fully implementing this vision myself, was the fact that I would pay so much for materials to produce artwork, and could go potentially forever without receiving compensation. So I have now decided to charge a materials fee for each piece I put out.... so it is only my time in the creation of the art itself, which I am giving "before compensation". In this way, I am free to continue, because I will always have consistent support of my materials needed for the creation of new artwork.<br /><br />I can imagine a lot of people suggesting that I simply SELL the work - and I would then be compensated for the materials, and THEN some. But, I can tell you from my recent experience, when selling traditionally, then that money is STILL not being replenished, as art is displayed in galleries and restaurants all over, with the public ADORING some pieces, but not buying them, because they cannot AFFORD that large amount needed to cover the cost of materials and time and marketing and everything else we are putting into original art these days. And as the economy falls further into a recession - selling artwork will only become more difficult - if we continue to do it in this old WAY.<br /><br />And along these lines, one "no no" I have heard, is in the pricing of original artwork: it is never a good idea for an artist to reduce their prices. So tell me, how is that supposed to work for an artist who is selling during a recession? Suddenly, the artist becomes the one the collectors are criticizing, because he or she has devalued the art THEY own by reducing their own prices to create sales.<br /><br />In this way, Shared Royalties eases this burden for the artists and the collectors. Because when the artist relinquishes the "pricing" of their own artwork, and leaves it up to the public market to create, then the prices can more naturally move in rhythm with the prosperity of its environment. And this fluctuation in price will more clearly be recognized as a product of economic conditions, rather than a possibly "languishing" artist.<br /><br />So with Shared Royalties, gone is the pricing of one’s own art - often said to be the most difficult thing for an artist to do....<br /><br />Instead, trust is given to the collective of people who are now the collectors of your art. The more art you can produce, and get into the public, the greater your chance of earning income in the future. And - the more desirable your pieces are, again, the greater your chance of earning income in the future. And, the larger your body of work becomes, the greater your chance becomes that you will be producing desirable artwork.<br /><br />To help illustrate this concept, I’d like to share a story. It is of a ceramics class instructor, who divided a class into two groups. One group was to be given a grade based on the number of pieces created by the end of the semester. The more pieces created, the higher the grade. The second group only had to produce one piece by the end of the semester, and they would be graded on the quality of that single piece.<br /><br />At the end of the semester, the most beautiful pieces, were of course, produced by the group which was only being judged only on the number of pieces they were creating. Through their efforts to produce more, they had perfected their technique, and were able to produce far superior pieces than the people who had been struggling to produce perfection in only one.<br /><br />And this is precisely the type of creative "stagnation" I believe our current process of selling art has imposed on our society. We have many artists who seek perfection, and wish to sell X number of pieces in order to recoup costs of materials and time, before they can move forward and continue to produce more. We also have the idea that you must be quite obviously talented at producing something beautiful or realistic in order to be "an artist" - and have "reason" to participate in the creative arts at all. This is a sham, as we are all creative beings, and we are ALL meant to express ourselves. And when we recognize this, and begin to support each other in our creative expressions, and reward each other for the beauty we do create, then we will open the flow of our creativity. We have been dormant for decades. It is time for us to awaken to our creative potential, and to allow ourselves to create our own "perfect" pieces.<br /><br />Again, the more art you can produce, and get into the public, the greater your chance of earning income in the future. And - the more desirable your pieces are, the greater your chance of earning income in the future. And, the larger your body of work becomes, the greater your chance becomes that you will be producing desirable artwork.<br /><br />So start producing - sell your art for the materials fee - trust in the process........<br /><br />If this idea resonates with you - help to create this - write to me - let’s join together.<br /><br />Amanda<br /><br />***("Shared Royalties" was previously called "art caretaking")<div class="blogger-post-footer">Do you want to be one of our <A HREF="http://prodigalart.blogspot.com/2007/04/register-of-supporters.html">1000</A> supporters?</div>Amanda Kohhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10009818485103536558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647645.post-14131253736486057162007-10-30T00:34:00.000-07:002007-10-30T00:39:26.002-07:00Gathering supportThe intention of this website is to gather supporters of this movement. Please share this idea and blog with your friends... And, if you wish to be on the list of 1000 people who are willing to support this with a pledge of $30 - then email Amanda at: <a href="mail to: kohspirit-1000@yahoo.com">kohspirit-1000@yahoo.com</a><br /><br />(Payments will not be collected until all 1000 people are gathered, and we know what the budget will be for the website -$30 is the maximum amount we will request per person...... you may actually be sending less when the time comes.)<br /><br />All finances for the creation and ongoing support of this website will be open and visible to all. Names may be withheld for privacy, but you may see your piece of the pie up here through a nickname if you like. :) Thank you all so much for your support!<br /><br />Here is more info on the <br /><a href="http://prodigalart.blogspot.com/2007/04/register-of-supporters.html">Supporting 1000....</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Do you want to be one of our <A HREF="http://prodigalart.blogspot.com/2007/04/register-of-supporters.html">1000</A> supporters?</div>Amanda Kohhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10009818485103536558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647645.post-90009139316893417252007-04-23T23:13:00.000-07:002007-04-23T23:25:46.749-07:00What if the art is damaged or lost?It will be up to the artist what he or she chooses to require, or forego, with regard to their own personal artwork.<br /><br />If a particular piece is of a very high value, the artist may require an insurance policy be held by the caretaker which would cover the value of that piece, if anything were to happen while in the caretaker's possession. If an artist were to choose this protection, it would be a decision made between the artist and the caretaker, and not a requirement of the ProdigalArt website.<br /><br />This may be a great point of discussion, to determine what may be a viable solution to this issue. One must consider, is it worth the cost of insurance, over the life of a piece of art, to protect the value it may earn?<br /><br />Certainly this would be best decided on a case by case basis.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Do you want to be one of our <A HREF="http://prodigalart.blogspot.com/2007/04/register-of-supporters.html">1000</A> supporters?</div>Amanda Kohhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10009818485103536558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647645.post-51815605506081834732007-04-22T21:57:00.001-07:002008-03-30T18:02:51.856-07:00What if I don't ever want to sell the artwork?Many people have said that they would not want to be a caretaker, because they would love the art too much to part with it. I honor this honesty, and I know this is true in many cases, and it will continue to be true for many cases. However, I also believe that our perception that we will want to hold on to a piece of art for our entire lifetime, is based upon the current paradigm we live within; with respect to the way we currently buy and sell artwork.<br /><br />When we begin to move our artwork more readily - to release it to the first person who chooses to have the art in their own home or space for a materials fee only, with the request for compensation coming back over the lifetime of a piece, then we will also find our resistance to selling artwork we have attained, dissolving right along with those barriers to attainment. If it is easier to obtain, then it is easier to sell.<br /><br />This new paradigm around the idea of "freeing our art", is directly related to our movement into a new paradigm of abundance... abundance for ourselves, and abundance for our planet.<br /><br />Most of the beliefs that we will not want to ever sell a piece of art, are manifestations of our current paradigm of scarcity and fear. If we believe beautiful artwork is something we must work very hard to have in our lives, then we will cling to anything that comes our way, for fear of never having anything like it again.<br /><br />But imagine instead, a world in which all art is given freely in the beginning, only potentially requiring a materials fee, and naturally earns income with time, for both the artist, and anyone handling that piece, as it moves from one admirer to another, over the course of that artwork's life. Imagine the swell of creativity that will be born upon this Earth, when we know our artistic endeavors have true purpose and true placement within this world. When we as artists know, that every piece we birth, has full potential for being appreciated within our society, there is a natural inspiration that occurs within us, and more creativity than we can even imagine among us, will be born.<br /><br />It is when we realize this potential among us, and embrace that potential, that this idea will be realized. And every single one of us, will share in the beauty which is manifested. We will all be caretakers of beautiful artwork, and we will all be seeing new artwork created each and every day.<br /><br />When this happens, I know that most people will then allow that swell of new creativity to flow through them, by allowing artwork to enter and exit their lives, like each and every breath of air we take.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Do you want to be one of our <A HREF="http://prodigalart.blogspot.com/2007/04/register-of-supporters.html">1000</A> supporters?</div>Amanda Kohhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10009818485103536558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647645.post-3195673628456148082007-04-20T02:36:00.001-07:002008-03-30T18:15:30.042-07:00How can we trust the people?<span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><br />I think it is important to remember that we are not trusting individual people in this process. We are trusting the Universe to create a karmic response to the energy we share with society. Collectively, the more artwork you share with a tightly knit community of people, the higher your chances will be of successfully reaping rewards from this in the future.<br /><br />Once people understand how this concept works, and how this will empower artists and enrich our lives by creating connection within our communities, they will be inspired to engage with us, and in order to continue doing so, they will naturally honor the process which brought this joy to their lives in the first place. For it is through honoring this process, that they may continue to be rewarded by it, in their future.<br /><br />I do, however, believe one's choice in where they share their art, and who they share it with initially, will have a profound effect on the outcome. The more you are able to concentrate your movements in a particular area, and have a community come to know you and your work, the greater your chance that collective of people will work for you - giving back what you have given to them. When you are nameless, or just a piece of art, it is more difficult for people to feel that sense of connection, and therefore, a need to give back.<br /><br />Be concentrated in your efforts. Give locally. Create community through your generosity. Engage reciprocity.<br /><br />The trust will manifest naturally.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Do you want to be one of our <A HREF="http://prodigalart.blogspot.com/2007/04/register-of-supporters.html">1000</A> supporters?</div>Amanda Kohhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10009818485103536558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647645.post-48655991744215321732007-04-17T00:17:00.001-07:002008-03-30T00:36:27.309-07:00Royalties on Art Sales in NZ?Thank you to Robyn, for forwarding on this article to me...<br /><br />This certainly deserves some discussion. It is adjacent to the idea of art caretaking in that artists may receive a form of "royalty" on each sale of their art in the future.<br /><br />(In updating this post on March 29, 2008 - I found the original article missing - but I found the following instead.)<br /><br /><a href="http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=261294">http://www.beehive.govt.nz/node/28992</a><br /><br />It certainly confirms in my mind, that the idea of art caretaking is in alignment with our future goals for art sales and artist compensation. However, Prodigal Art may be a bit beyond the current thinking, in that it also rewards the art caretakers/purchasers. <br /><br />I do believe this is where we are headed, though - and I'm so thankful to see confirmation of this movement!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Do you want to be one of our <A HREF="http://prodigalart.blogspot.com/2007/04/register-of-supporters.html">1000</A> supporters?</div>Amanda Kohhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10009818485103536558noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647645.post-58532532189572216662007-04-13T00:39:00.000-07:002007-04-13T01:25:00.621-07:00A dialog about Prodigal Art:The following is a dialog I had through email... in which I discuss many aspects of the benefits and process of art caretaking... It was all spurred by this woman's perception, who could appreciate the idea of art caretaking, but believed she couldn't participate, since she grows attached to her art, and wouldn't want to pass it on....<br /><br />She, also an artist, felt she would be obligated to the artist for which she was caretaking, to accept an offer, and move their piece forward, before she was really ready. And, she didn't believe she would want to do that, with a piece she loves....<br /><br />The following dialog in response to her, highlights my intentions for the process, which will hopefully express, and allow others to understand, how this can occur naturally, without a sense of obligation...and will also highlight many other aspects of things I envision for the website and the movement....<br /><br />please respond with your own opinions on any of these concepts...<br />_______________<br /><br />I do understand something about not wanting to part with some pieces.<br /><br />I tell you, though. That's part of what I think is so beautiful about this, though.......... Because for me, I want to know that what I create has a purpose...... a person who appreciates it......... and as long as that is happening with the original, I am happy.......... (that's my thinking, anyway) - And so....... if there comes a time when someone would rather sell than hang on to it - great........ and if they love it so much that they can't part with it..... then wonderful....... it's with someone who loves it, and is STILL appreciating it..... so much that they would turn down an offer........<br /><br />But, you mentioned how you don't know that many wealthy people.... But that's not necessary..... My intention is to create local gatherings, and when you are ready to pass something along, you can bring it to one of these gatherings......... It's how we will build our community and sense of trust.........<br /><br />Not to mention - every piece that moves, will be tracked and displayed on the website....... so, my imagining is, that the "favorite" pieces, will have a line of people who are offering to be the next caretaker.......... and you will be able to say whether you are ready to move it on or not, on the website........<br /><br />When you do....... everyone who expressed interest in that piece in the past, and requested to be notified of when it may be available, will be notified.......<br /><br />I'm not sure of the details of what we may want to do........ that's all to be determined...........<br /><br />but all of that is why I believe the website is a key aspect to the development of this.............<br /><br />To work without it, would be very difficult. I don't believe it would work. If it could..... we probably would have already been doing it this way......... at least, as an option.........<br /><br />I've heard so many times, people like you and me, say the same things......... someone loved it so much, you wanted them to be able to have a particular piece. I sure hate telling someone they "can't afford it"..... by showing them a price that is out of their reach.<br /><br />The purpose of this, is to bring the entry price down, so that EVERYONE can enjoy owning original artwork in their home............. it isn't a matter of how much money you earn........ it's a matter of integrity........... trust. There probably will be some pieces that people hold on to...... but the real story of someone's "trustworthiness" in the process, comes with time..... and many pieces......... If they hold onto all of them.......... and/or - it is discovered they sold something, and didn't report it.......... it will be discovered. The world, online, is becoming very small, indeed. And they won't be a part of the system, if they operate that way.......<br /><br />that's another reason the website is so vital. It is the online reputation system.<br /><br />But I believe that so much more art will happen, and so much more art will flow...... and the entry price, free........ will allow people even in slums to participate.... and for the price to roll up naturally as the artwork moves to people with higher amounts of income..............<br /><br />You don't have to know high rollers......... I don't want the art to move up in price that quickly anyway........... I'm only looking to recoup what I would have received for it in the retail market, over a period of the art's lifetime........ and the sooner people start with this....... (i.e. teenagers and children........) - the more opportunity they have to amass a body of work that will continue bringing in residual income for them, long after they have created it.............<br /><br />It all depends upon the art/the artist........ the desirability, truthfully. The same is SOMEWHAT true of gallery "rock stars" these days.......... except - so few get to be in the limelight. One has to first be represented............ and then........ through HYPE, oftentimes......... their reputation and price inflation occurs.<br /><br />Art caretaking will level that.......... allow everyone an opportunity to be viewed equally - and the beauty of it is......... people can rate the artwork they enjoy, without seeing how others have rated it.......... and the "wisdom of the crowd" - a fact <a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/features/wisdomofcrowds/">proven</a> to work, will put top placement for the "favorite" pieces, when a person chooses to search via that method.<br /><br />And they will be the art pieces most relevant to today! not just the masters of yesterday..... and the most hyped by the galleries now....<br /><br />And my favorite of all - is that the artists, too - will be chosen/selected as favorites, in the same "crowd wisdom" method.... and those people will be given scholarships to go to other places in the world to create their artwork........ so that people THERE may enjoy caretaking their art, too.....<br /><br />I get really excited when I think about what all of this will create........ and I see so many levels of how this will change so many things......... all for the better......<br /><br />It fulfills so much of what we are missing........<br /><br />And that night, back in March of 2003, when we had our first ProdigalArt meeting, it was SO inspiring....... it took me back to the time when we were all in school.... and shared our inspiration....... shared what we had created together...... and inspired each other to create more.<br /><br />When our work sits in closets, and is not fully enjoyed by others, it stifles the creative process............. The work is not fulfilling its purpose, and we see little reason to continue.<br /><br />The moment we all gathered together, and watched as people's faces lit up at each other's artwork........ We all were stirred with the fire to create more.<br /><br />That is the TRUE purpose of all of this............... to bring back the integrity to what an artist's real purpose is.......... to create and share artwork with those who love it........ to bring messages to the surface...... to create dialog and inspiration, and touch levels of our being we don't normally touch.<br /><br />Creating art for hire, or for profit, as the intention in the beginning, or so soon after the point of creation, doesn't feel respectful of the art, for a deep reason........ it's one we don't often want to analyze.......... We know we enjoy the process, and want to experience that more........ and the "hard truth" of our society - that we must make money to pay the bills............................ and THIS is how we do it......... has brainwashed us into disrespecting the real messages in our artwork..... and to create artwork for different reasons than the purest reason of all.....................<br /><br />and we are the ones that miss that piece........ we don't even know what it is.................. we feel it............. we know it..................<br /><br />But.................... we continue, as we were. We simply don't know how to do it any differently.<br /><br />This is how I believe we can make it different.......... and we can allow that real truth of our art.......... the messages that have been waiting for us....... waiting to reveal themselves to us........................ to finally live through us.......... and among us................. to heal us, and bring us back together.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Do you want to be one of our <A HREF="http://prodigalart.blogspot.com/2007/04/register-of-supporters.html">1000</A> supporters?</div>Amanda Kohhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10009818485103536558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647645.post-40985605032503335562007-04-08T16:08:00.000-07:002007-10-30T00:59:38.687-07:00Questions and AnswersThis will be the post I will modify from time to time with links to new questions as they come up.... I will maintain a link to this post on the right side of the home page, so you may locate a post that answers a specific question, easily from here...<br /><br />Click on a question, to be taken to the relevant post:<br /><br /><strong>Questions about the ProdigalArt/Art Caretaking concept:</strong><br /><a href="http://prodigalart.blogspot.com/2007/04/art-caretaking-concept.html">What is Prodigal Art about/What is art caretaking?</a><br /><a href="http://prodigalart.blogspot.com/2007/04/dialog-about-prodigal-art.html">But what if I want to keep the art forever?</a><br /><a href="http://prodigalart.blogspot.com/2007/04/how-can-we-trust-people.html">How can we trust people to honor this system?</a><br /><a href="http://prodigalart.blogspot.com/2007/04/who-owns-artwork.html">Who owns the artwork?</a><br /><a href="http://prodigalart.blogspot.com/2007/04/what-if-art-is-damaged-or-lost.html">What happens if a piece of art is damaged or lost?</a><br /><br /><strong>Questions about this website, and details of how it will work:</strong><br /><a href="http://prodigalart.blogspot.com/2007/04/vision.html">What are you actually doing with this blog?</a><br /><a href="http://prodigalart.blogspot.com/2007/04/register-of-supporters.html">How can I join this?/How can I support this effort?</a><br /><a href="http://prodigalart.blogspot.com/2007/04/would-forum-be-better.html">Why a blog/What about a forum to discuss this?</a><br /><br /><br />Do you have any other questions you would like answered? about the process/website/other? Please ask! Send an email to me, Amanda Koh, at: <span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 0);"><a href="mailto:kohspirit-questions@yahoo.com">kohspirit-questions</a><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 0);"><a href="mailto:kohspirit-questions@yahoo.com">@yahoo.com</a></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 153, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 0);"><br /></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Do you want to be one of our <A HREF="http://prodigalart.blogspot.com/2007/04/register-of-supporters.html">1000</A> supporters?</div>Amanda Kohhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10009818485103536558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647645.post-38174314374319061612007-04-08T13:49:00.001-07:002007-11-06T19:58:30.383-08:00Register of SupportersThe following is the running tally of everyone who supports this mission and will also be contributing sponsors for the upcoming website. <span style="font-weight: bold;">The total amount donated depends on the cost of the website, and the amount of supporters we gather.</span> The maximum which will be requested is $30 per person. My goal is to gather 1000 people, with an estimated cost for website build at $30,000. (This is based on previous price quotes over the last few years.) At $30 each, we could do this. If we get more people, it will cost less per person. Please help to spread the word about this mission, so we can do this!<br /><br />I am going to begin the list at 1000, and the numbers will decrease as each person is added to the list. That way, at a glance, we will know how many more people we must reach to attain our goal.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">It is possible that by the time we are ready to collect the funds, we will be a registered non-profit, and all donations within the US will be tax deductible... If you would like to participate in helping to create that, please let me know when you email! Thanks so much!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Current register of supporters who pledge up to $30 to support this mission:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">1000-Amanda Koh, Mukilteo, WA USA<br />999-S.K., Mukilteo, WA USA<br />998-J.S., Ferndale, MI USA<br />997-R.S., St. Charles, MO USA<br />996-M.E.M., Marshall, TX USA***<br />995-L.B., Tulsa, OK USA<br />994-J.M., St. Charles, MO USA<br />993-W.G.S., Guildford, ENGLAND<br />992-D.B., Omaha, NE USA<br />991-L.P., Lampasas, TX USA**<br />990-M.H., Seattle, WA USA<br />989?<br />988?<br />987?<br />986?<br />985?<br />984?<br />983?<br />982?<br /></span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">(list last updated November 6, 2007)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />If you would like to be added to this list, please email me, Amanda Koh, at this address: </span><span><a href="mailto:kohspirit-1000@yahoo.com">kohspirit-1000@yahoo.com</a></span></span><br /><br />Remember, <span style="font-weight: bold;">there will be NO MONEY COLLECTED AT THIS TIME!<span style="font-style: italic;"></span></span> This is only a pledge.<br /><br />Thank you all very much for your support! I look forward to sharing this great website with all of you in the future!<br /><br />Sincerely,<br /><br />Amanda Koh<br /><br />p.s. If you'd like to subscribe to this blog to stay in touch, please see the right side of this web page for further instructions. The above address is only for the list of people willing to pledge. Thank you!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Do you want to be one of our <A HREF="http://prodigalart.blogspot.com/2007/04/register-of-supporters.html">1000</A> supporters?</div>Amanda Kohhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10009818485103536558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647645.post-14391504370756240342007-04-06T15:51:00.000-07:002007-04-06T16:05:14.734-07:00Would a forum be better?OK, everyone...<br /><br />I'm thinking I may like to set up a forum for this purpose instead. What do you think?<br /><br />Here's my current reasoning:<br />1. This is a new way of doing things, and there will be many questions. A blog won't allow people to find the information they need to answer these questions quickly and efficiently.<br />2. My purpose is to gather together 1000 people to help support this mission financially... and I am not feeling comfortable with the way in which people will be subscribing to this...... some through feeds..... some through email subscriptions.... I'm just not sure I'll have enough control to reach people when the time is right (when we reach our goal...) Or...<br />3. When will we reach our goal? I could have 4000 people subscribing to this, but only 500 of those people may be willing to help with the costs of the website. Many of those people could just be interested in what's happening... <br /><br />So - would a forum be best?<br /><br />Or - could a forum be mitigated by simply having a couple links on the side - one to a Q & A section.... and, another to a specific "email me HERE" link, if you wish to be on the list to support this financially....<br /><br />What would you prefer?<div class="blogger-post-footer">Do you want to be one of our <A HREF="http://prodigalart.blogspot.com/2007/04/register-of-supporters.html">1000</A> supporters?</div>Amanda Kohhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10009818485103536558noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647645.post-46103141903527392312007-04-05T15:16:00.000-07:002007-10-30T00:56:30.022-07:00The Art Caretaking ConceptWe are here to create a new way of sharing and selling original artwork in the world today. The way we can do this, is through a reversal of the way art is currently sold. Instead of selling artwork for the full price up front, to a single buyer, artists can hand their artwork to "art caretakers" who will enjoy the artwork until they are ready to sell it/pass it on to the next caretaker....<br /><br />The profit from each movement of the artwork, is divided equally between the artist and the caretaker, with the artist, then able to collect "royalties" in a sense, from the original piece. The amount of money earned over the life of the art, would then be dependant upon it's desirability among the public, and how much it naturally escalates in value with each successive movement.<br /><br />As an example:<br /><br />A painting is given to the caretaker 1. (Let's estimate the artist would have otherwise sold this piece in the retail market for $1000... when a buyer was found.)<br /><br />After a period of time, an offer is made to the original caretaker, for $100. If the caretaker is willing at this time, to let the piece go for this amount (and receive new art from the artist) - he will sell/move at this time. The PROFIT on this move is $100, since he is the original caretaker. The profit is divided in half, between him and the artist, so they each receive $50 on this move.<br /><br />Now, after caretaker 2 has had this piece for a period of time, he receives an offer for $300 for the painting. If he is ready to move it forward to this caretaker, then the profit would be $200. ($300 - the $100 he paid.) This $200 profit, is split evenly between the artist and caretaker, with each receiving $100.<br /><br />This process continues for the life of the painting... allowing everyone to enjoy and appreciate original artwork in their homes, as long as they continue to prove they can handle the artwork respectfully, and are willing to participate in the giving/sharing nature of this movement.<br /><br />Certain people will be attracted to this method, and will be excited to continuously be moving new artwork into their home.... and for those people, this process will exist.<br /><br />This is not meant to replace the way that art is traditionally sold. It is meant to be an alternative choice. An artist may sell one piece traditionally, and have the next piece go to a caretaker.<br /><br />There are many benefits to this method, on many levels, which we may discuss and explore in further posts...<br /><br />Now you may want to read this <a href="http://prodigalart.blogspot.com/2007/04/dialog-about-prodigal-art.html">Inspired Dialog about Prodigal Art</a>, which I believe helped a supporter to understand how this concept can be used by everyone successfully.<br /><br />Or, if you already like the concept, on <a href="http://prodigalart.blogspot.com/2007/04/vision.html">"The Vision"</a>, I explain what we are intending to create through this blog.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Do you want to be one of our <A HREF="http://prodigalart.blogspot.com/2007/04/register-of-supporters.html">1000</A> supporters?</div>Amanda Kohhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10009818485103536558noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647645.post-66030232081472964752007-04-05T00:00:00.000-07:002007-04-08T17:03:04.715-07:00The VisionLet us bring 1000 people to this site, with the intent of banding together to create a database driven website. Funds to support the site's design can be pooled together by anyone wanting to utilize this concept in their area.<br /><br />The website will allow artwork to be tracked, and funds to be distributed properly to the artist and caretaker, with a single payment from the new caretaker.<br /><br />On this website, we can discuss the website to be created - specific functionality desired... and who may be best suited to help us create it... how much it will cost.... etc.<br /><br />I expect timeline for website creation to be about 3 months.<br /><br />Timeline for us to <a href="http://prodigalart.blogspot.com/2007/04/register-of-supporters.html">gather 1000 people?</a><br /><br />That's up to you.<br /><br />Thank you for joining in this mission, and sharing this idea and website with the people you know...<br /><br />Sincerely,<br /><br />Amanda Koh<div class="blogger-post-footer">Do you want to be one of our <A HREF="http://prodigalart.blogspot.com/2007/04/register-of-supporters.html">1000</A> supporters?</div>Amanda Kohhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10009818485103536558noreply@blogger.com0