Dick Harrison

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I'm a writer, artist, cartoonist, podcaster and blogger on all things artistic, ironic, visual or written and mostly humorous at OurWorldDickHarrison.com.

See Amazon for How to Sell Art to Interior Designers (co-authored with Barney Davey, the best art blogger on the web), Lim-R-Iddles, scrambled limerick word puzzles that ran in more than a hundred newspapers.

Short reads just for fun: Dying for a Laugh – or Vice Versa, The Feel Good Church.

If you're an artist looking for ways to sell more art check out – or watch for – The Mammoth Market Artists Often Overlook, Are there Secrets for Selling Art? and How Do You Spell Succe$$?

More in preparation: Sales Tips For Artists, How I Managed NOT To Become Famous and Designed to Deceive, a mystery featuring two smart kitties, Zen and Zoe, who help their owner unravel stolen art crimes in which the perpetrator taunts authorities in rhyme - limericks, of course.

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How to Sell Art to Interior Designers: Learn New Ways to Get Your Work into the Interior Design Market and Sell More Art Aug 23, 2014

by Barney Davey, Dick Harrison

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Discover new, easy ways to sell art to interior designers.
For visual artists, learning how to get their work sold in the design market can either become the focus of how to make a great living as an artist, or they can use the design market as a way to create a secondary source of income.

The authors, Dick Harrison and Barney Davey, have extensive backgrounds in selling art, working with designers, gallery experience and advising fine artists on how to make more money and be more profitable. For more than 20 years, Dick made a very comfortable living selling as an artist's rep selling art throughout his home state of Florida. Barney worked for Decor, a magazine for art and picture framing retailers, for nearly 20 years. During that time he was fortunate to work with many of the top selling artists and art print publishers worldwide.

Both Dick and Barney are published authors, and art marketing bloggers who have helped thousands of artists learn how to operate their businesses efficiently and get their art sold effectively. This book is a culmination of nearly 50 years of art sales and marketing experience. It is jam-packed with useful information, ideas and advice that any artist can use to become more successful, particularly by selling their work to interior design professionals.

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Designed To Deceive: Can Two Cats Unscramble The Crime When The Clues About Art Are In Rhyme? (Zen and Zoe Mysteries Book 1) May 24, 2017

by Dick Harrison

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A horrific murder in a prosperous, Gulfside community forces a retired art rep into a business where billions of dollars change hands in a hidden marketplace for stolen treasures, fakes, and forgeries. For Ed Lear and his two sidekick Siamese sleuths there is evil in abundance – evil people, evil organizations, evil regimes.
This is a different sort of mystery. No dirty dialogue. No pulse-pounding porn spelled out in four letter words. If you are saying to yourself, “OH - - - - this isn't my kind of book! - nothing here to get me to turn a page for the next string of polysyllable profanity, graphic groping or disgusting description,” I'd encourage you to read on and let your imagination paint pictures that make raunchy written recitation pale by comparison.
If your favorite pet is a pit bull trained by the 'what's his name' football star, just try to ignore the cats. Given most pussies' ability to sense who likes them, and who doesn't, I'm pretty sure Zen and Zoe would ignore you, too. Concentrate on deciphering the threatening, limerick word puzzles and the twists and turns in a mystery that will unravel like a ball of yarn batted around by a couple of smart felines. Pit your intuition against the instincts of a pair of discerning feline art experts, and you will collect the reward for recovering art masterpieces worth millions.

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Turn Your Art Into Dollars Apr 20, 2017

by Dick Harrison

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These Mini-books are loaded with valuable information drawn from more than 20 years as an art rep selling my own art, originals and prints by other artists in all stages of their careers as well as s/n prints, and posters for major publishers. These "quick read" artist aids include: How Do You Spell $ucce$$?, The Mammoth Market Artists Often Overlook, and Are There Secrets For Selling Art?
During the years I traveled throughout the state of Florida selling my own art, that of other artists and publishers of fine art prints, reproductions, and posters I met and sold work by artists in all stages of their careers. They were imaginative, hard working, creative people just like you.
Some were talented amateurs who never needed to make a buck from what they created. For them, a sale meant “fun” money. Others, like me, needed to turn time and talent into dollars to support themselves and their families. A number held full-time jobs and made art in whatever time was left over after earning a weekly paycheck. For a fortunate few, the other job was in the art field. For still others, the regular dollars came from some unrelated occupation they longed to chuck so they could create art full-time.
Over the years I watched, and helped, a number transition from part-timers to full-time “my art pays for everything” happy artists. That was a road I traveled to become a producing artist and artists' representative. If that's your goal, this book is definitely for you. But I believe it will help any artist no matter what part of the journey he or she may be on from “starting out” to “almost there.”
Podcasts of many of my articles, including many selections from Sales Tips For Artists are available on talkshoe.com (search Dick Harrison). Artists from more than 60 countries have listened, read and learned practical ways to increase the sales of art they have created. I've been fortunate in contributing guest blogs to Award Winning Art Marketing News and co-authored How to Sell Art to Interior Designers with Barney Davey.
Here's what is covered in How Do You Spell $ucce$$?: What's Important to You?, Take This Job and Shove It?, Full-time Artist – Are You Ready?, Knowing When is as Important as Knowing How, Knowing When “THE WHEN” Can happen, Don't Short Change Your Family and Friends, Unrealistic Expectations, Over Commitment – Under Performance, Skills That Will Help You Sell Yourself and Your Art, Sharpen Your Focus, Think Like a Salesman, Be Open to New Opportunities, Explore Niche Markets, Offer an Additional Service.
Here is some of what is covered in The Mammoth Market Artists Often Overlook: Four Categories of Art Buyers, It's Not Necessary to Have a Name to Sell, Finding Buyers, Setting Appointments to Show Your Work, What Should I Say?, The Importance of Color, Color Trends Change, Any Special Medium for My Art?, Produce What the Client Needs, Pricing Your Art, Price Affects How and What You Paint, The Pricing “Catch 22”, Regional Variations, To Frame or Not to Frame?
Here's what is covered in Are The Secrets For Selling Art: Why Most People Buy Art, The Importance of Color, When You Show It Makes a Difference, How to Enhance Your Sales, How to Identify Potential Customers, How to Present Yourself and Your Art, How to Network with Other Artists, How to Barter Your Art for Fun and Profit.

LIM-R-IDDLES: Lim-R-iddles Revisitedf Oct 31, 2016

by Dick Harrison, Abert Adler

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LIM-R-IDDLES – Fast, Effective and Fun! 157 brain teasing, laugh provoking scrambled word limericks to challenge readers of all ages If you enjoy puzzles, limerick poetry, words and delightful illustrations LIM-R-iDDLES is a book you must have. Millions of readers looked forward to working these scrambled word, limerick puzzles when it was a nationally syndicated newspaper feature that ran in hundreds of papers all over the country, then reprinted in two books by the Essanadess division of Simon and Schuster. Now it's been updated and available in a technology friendly form for eBook readers. It's also available as a CD, a computer download. What an enjoyable way to spend a few minutes tickling your own funny-bone with the bonus of building your vocabulary and knowledge of words- no matter your age! LIM-R-IDDLES offers a different sort of challenge than the usual crossword puzzles, scrabble, word searches, codewords, word fit, sequences or number puzzles. No matter what sort of puzzle fan you may be these are not only unique, but because of the eye-catching art in each one, you'll look forward to each new puzzle. They are fast and great fun to do, even when you have just a few spare minutes to devote to a bit of worthwhile recreation. For home-schoolers and those in public schools, too, it's the perfect way to entice kids of all ages to look forward to a break from the usual dreaded word, spelling and dictionary drills that are so important in building language skills. They'll laugh at the limericks, the puns and the enticing pictures that give a visual clue to the puzzle. LIM-R-IDDLES are no strangers to classroom situations because they were used by many teachers as part of the popular Newspapers in the Classroom offered and promoted in many cities by local newspapers as an adjunct to the usual curricula. For seniors with AZ or dementia symptoms, in group situations or individually, the puzzles provide recreation and stimulation - the kind of “brain exercise” specialists in these disciplines recommend. The original syndicated newspaper feature was conceived by award winning writer, cartoonist and podcaster Dick Harrison and co-authored by the late Albert Adler. You'll fall in love with LIM-R-iDDLES because it will delight the entire family. Here's a sample, but without the delightful illustration you'll see in the book: Noah was wiser but DASRED 'Cause two snakes were last up the RALDED As hard as they DRITE They ne'er LIMTULDIEP Since one of the snakes was an RADED

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How Do You Spell Success??? Oct 23, 2016

by Dick Harrison

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HOW DO YOU SPELL $UCCE$$ is a 7,745-word Article / Mini-book with valuable information drawn from more than 20 years as an independent art rep selling my own art, originals, and prints by other artists, signed and numbered limited editions, prints, and posters for major international art publishers. It is part of a series of Mini-books drawn from my full-length book: SALES TIPS FOR ARTISTS. These “quick read” artist aids include: THE MAMMOTH MARKET ARTISTS OFTEN OVERLOOK, ARE THERE SECRETS FOR SELLING ART?, and possible future works. During the years I traveled throughout the beautiful state of Florida selling my own art, that of other artists and publishers of fine art prints, reproductions, and posters I met and sold work by artists in all stages of their careers. Unless your name is already on every art lover, collector or investor's tongue and you can't keep up with the demand for your work, I sold art by imaginative, hard working, creative people just like you. Some of the artists I represented were talented amateurs who never needed to make a buck from what they created. For them, a sale meant “fun” money. Others, like me, needed to turn time and talent into dollars to support themselves and their families. A number held full-time jobs and made art in whatever time was left over after earning a weekly paycheck. For a fortunate few, the other job was in the art field, as an apprentice architect who wanted me to show and sell his paintings. For still others, the regular dollars came from some unrelated occupation they longed to chuck so they could create art full-time. Over the years I watched, and helped, a number transition from part-timers to full-time “my art pays for everything” happy artists. That was a road I had traveled to become a producing artist and artists' representative. If that's your goal, this book is definitely for you. But I believe it will help any artist no matter what part of the journey he or she may be on from “starting out” to “almost there.” Here's some of what is covered: What's Important to You?, Take This Job and Shove It?, Full-time Artist – Are You Ready?, Knowing When is as Important as Knowing How, Knowing When “THE WHEN” Can happen, Don't Short Change Your Family and Friends, Unrealistic Expectations, Over Commitment – Under Performance, Skills That Will Help You Sell Yourself and Your Art, Sharpen Your Focus, Think Like a Salesman, Be Open to New Opportunities, Explore Niche Markets, Offer an Additional Service. Podcasts of many of my articles, including many selections from SALES TIPS FOR ARTISTS are available on talkshoe.com (search Dick Harrison). Artists from more than 60 countries have listened, read and learned practical ways to increase the sales of art they have created. I've been fortunate in contributing guest blogs to Award Winning ART MARKETING NEWS and co-authored HOW TO SELL ART TO INTERIOR DESIGNERS with Barney Davey

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Are There Secrets for Selling Art?: What I Learned in 20 Years as an Art Rep Sep 7, 2016

by Dick Harrison

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ARE THERE SECRETS FOR SELLING ART is a 4,000-word Article / Mini-book with valuable information drawn from more than 20 years as an independent art rep selling my own art, originals, and prints by other artists, signed and numbered limited editions, prints and posters for major international art publishers. It is part of a series of Mini-books drawn from my full length book: SALES TIPS FOR ARTISTS. These “quick read” artist aids include: THE MAMMOTH MARKET ARTISTS OFTEN OVERLOOK, HOW DO YOU SPELL $UCCE$$ and possible future works.
If increasing sales for your art is your objective you need to know these “How to secrets” I learned by traveling thousands of miles selling art to hundreds of buyers. These are considerations inherent in the design and creation of the image whether it is an original or a multiple. You'll learn where, when and to whom you show your work, how to make the presentation, close the sale and handle the follow-up.
The major thrust of this article is “decorative” art that will be sold to, or through, Interior Designers, Decorators, Architects and retail outlets. Art the end-user will hang on the wall of a home or office: art to be lived with and enjoyed, rather than art selected for the purpose of establishing a collection or as an investment aimed at future appreciation.
Here's some of what is covered: Why Most People Buy Art, The Importance of Color, When You Show It Makes a Difference, How to Enhance Your Sales, How to Identify Potential Customers, How to Present Yourself and Your Art, How to Network with Other Artists, How to Barter Your Art for Fun and Profit.
Podcasts of many of the author's articles, including many selections from SALES TIPS FOR ARTISTS are available on talkshoe.com (search Dick Harrison). Artists from more than 60 countries have listened, read and learned practical ways to increase the sales of art they have created. Dick Harrison has contributed guest blogs to Award Winning ART MARKETING NEWS and co-authored HOW TO SELL ART TO INTERIOR DESIGNERS with Barney Davey.

THE MAMMOTH MARKET ARTISTS OFTEN OVERLOOK Aug 26, 2016

by Dick Harrison

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THE MAMMOTH MARKET ARTISTS OFTEN OVERLOOK is a 6.596-word Article / Mini-book with valuable information drawn from more than 20 years as an independent art rep selling my own art, originals, and prints by other artists, signed and numbered limited editions, prints, and posters for major international art publishers. It is part of a series of Mini-books drawn from my full-length book: SALES TIPS FOR ARTISTS. These “quick read” artist aids include: ARE THERE SECRETS FOR SELLING ART?, HOW DO YOU SPELL $UCCE$$? and possible future works.

I traveled thousands of miles selling art to hundreds of buyers – the huge, hungry market for art that surrounds every artist's hometown. It is the overlooked alternative to finding and arranging gallery representation. Instead of consigning your art, hoping it will be promoted and sold, then waiting for payment, these consistent, repeat buyers will place a check in your hand as soon as they decide your art “fills the bill”. You'll learn where, when and to whom you show your work, how to make the presentation, close the sale and handle the follow-up.

Here is some of what is covered: Four Categories of Art Buyers, It's Not Necessary to Have a Name to Sell, Finding Buyers, Setting Appointments to Show Your Work, What Should I Say?, The Importance of Color, Color Trends Change, Any Special Medium for My Art?, Produce What the Client Needs, Pricing Your Art, Price Affects How and What You Paint, The Pricing “Catch 22”, Regional Variations, To Frame or Not to Frame?

Podcasts of many of the author's articles, including many selections from SALES TIPS FOR ARTISTS are available on talkshoe.com (search Dick Harrison). Artists from more than 60 countries have listened, read and learned practical ways to increase the sales of art they have created. Dick Harrison has contributed guest blogs to Award Winning ART MARKETING NEWS and co-authored HOW TO SELL ART TO INTERIOR DESIGNERS with Barney Davey.

Dying for a Laugh - Or Vice Versa Apr 25, 2016

by Dick Harrison

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Vice Versa is a Latin phrase that means ""the other way around".

Around here the lifestyle is somewhere between laid back and laid out. The average age in this lovely retirement community is seventy. Because I'm well above that mid-line, I never buy more than three bananas at a time and check the Obituaries daily in our local paper to be sure I'm not there.

I don't obsess about the inevitable. But I was a Boy Scout long before there were LGBT Scout-masters so I've have taken some steps to Be Prepared – left instruction for what should happen after I've flown to better surroundings. Once the corn is gone, I don't want the husk pumped full of chemicals, prettied up and put on display for folks who didn't visit before, then hidden away in a fancy box that costs more than the car I was driving before I departed. Better to “go up in flames” rather than down. It will be the last time I've made an ash of myself.

If there's a marker of some kind, I'd like it to look like a regular postcard: In place of the stamp, there should be a postmark with the date of my arrival and departure. On the address half of the card, it should read: To My Friends and Family. On the message side: Arrived as planned. Having a wonderful time. Wish you were here! Blessings, Dick Harrison.

The humorous side of life has always been my choice. Perhaps I was dropped on my funny bone as a baby. I'd like to think I entered giggling rather than squalling. I want to exit laughing and I hope you do the same after reading Dying for a Laugh – or Vice Versa. (Or at least giggling.)

Here's what to expect:

DYING FOR A LAUGH –
OR VICE VERSA
That relationship -
Death and dying – is what ties
the four articles together.
The first funny fiction may become
a reality sooner than we expect.
The two following are personal
memoirs to elicit a smile.
The final is serious and represents
a reality I believe and
look forward to sometime soon.

THE FEEL GOOD CHURCH: Augmented Commandments Feb 24, 2013

by Dick Harrison

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Micah McLuhan describes the exciting new products the church has originated and how it raises funds, from The Spray-On Condom, Tither's Trading Stamps, Stations of the Cross Golf Courses and many more.

He explains how prayer, miracles, evangelism, The Great Commission, Blessed Assurance and Augmented Commandments have evolved technologically from micro-chipping ostriches to provide a faith which is comfortable and profitable for everyone - including the church.

In what some people today think is a slide from Absolute Truth to making it easier to be good through by adapting what works in business, politics and technology McLuhan points the ""way forward"" in accomplishing ""The Lord's work.”

Written by award winning author, cartoonist and podcaster, Dick Harrison, THE FEEL GOOD CHURCH will leave you laughing - and, perhaps, thinking.

For a few, with an ""ultra- traditional"" sense of humor, it may be a shocker. For a few of the faithful with an ""ultra-liberal"" point of few view, it may cause them to say, ""Hey! That sounds a little like my church!""

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