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Hi Victoria....HNY! This year is full of more challenges to keep affordable as I feel my work is progressing and as i'm spending more time on each piece I've begun to price myself out of my current market, hence quite a miserable xmas! The next challenge is at the other end of the spectrum at COLLECT 2011 with a minimum price of around £500 per piece and obviously much more. But this is what keeps us going, constant challenges and balancing the need to create and make a living.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you too! It is always such a tricky balance between keeping creativity fresh and prices down. I do hope that Collect 2011 takes you on a new and fruitful journey - you could be just what is needed at this event. Best of luck with it all and stay in touch!
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