[Kimberly Dow]

Mike,

I agree, I cannot understand the people who are not even curious.

I do it a little differently though. I totally ignore anyone who comes in my studio. I say hi if they get close enough, but other than that I leave them alone to browse. I figure if they are interested they will come ask, and they do usually. I've been to many studio/galleries of artists that follow you around as you're looking and chatting the whole time. If I am trying to talk to someone with me or just absorb, it bothers me.

It is a continued discussion with my husband and I, he thinks I should be more of a salesperson. He will chat people up if he is there. What do you think? It wasn't supposed to be a gallery or public studio, but because of where it is and the windows people started wandering in and even banging on the doors when they were locked. So went ahead and put up a sign. It's been beneficial, but I much prefer to just paint rather than deal with people.