Tonie Knutz 02 Dec 2013

Tammy, we both may be having the same problem with the subject matter or the wow factor is not big enough for the sale. I see your talent in what you do. Curious what would happen if you combined both with a twist. Sculpture as you like doing maybe with clay overlay in spots then paint with your detail on the clay sections. Keeping your subject matter the beautiful animals. Small scale mantle pieces for easier sell… Just a thought :)?

Frank Mayes 03 Dec 2013

I see it as a matter of marketing. I remember many years ago when the "wildlife" painters were all hitting the market... they sold prints... and they were no your $1.98 prints.... then the business fell off.

I think you must show your work at places where animal lovers go... zoos... etc. In Dallas, TX they have a big show there every year, where they promote art...

I'm sure there are Zoo shows and the like all over...

rosemary gioielli 11 Dec 2013

It's beautiful Tammy, I agree with Frank, it's a marketing thing.

Gwenlyn Norton 14 Dec 2013

Well, forgive me, but I don't think your painting of the animal is strong or exciting enough. It's, frankly, less exciting than real life. By that, I mean that when you paint wildlife, it has to grab the viewer's attention with its drama. After all, big cats are strong, agile, killers. I don't see that portrayed in this work.

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