Noted by International Magazine as a rare combination of a good painter and a creative teacher, Paul George will be found here in Greenville this July instructing a three-day workshop on Watercolor Landscapes & Still Life. We highly recommend this workshop for both beginners and experienced painters and there are still a few spots left! Before his workshop, Paul took the time to answer a few questions about his approach to art.
Q: What do you want your work to do?
PG: Inspire my feelings and emotions in the viewer.
Q: How has your style changed over the years?
PG: Yes, I think as with most artists, I have become looser and more confident and that shows as changes in your style and handling of subjects.
Q: How do you come up with a profitable pricing structure for your pieces?
PG: I base my pricing on experience. I have been painting and selling for over twenty years, so I have a good idea from experience in the market place what my pricing should be. I have a base price for size, for example; a 11″x14″ watercolor, I base at $500. But if a certain painting is exceptional in quality I may double or even triple that price. Or if I feel it is slightly below what I want in quality, I may sell it for less. Pricing also depends if I am selling the painting myself or through a gallery and their commission structure.
Q: Are you involved in any upcoming shows or events? Where and when?
PG: Lots of shows coming up during Summer; Art Associations, Mystic Seaport Gallery, Hudson Valley AA, and Lyme AA.
