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   rob_ss | Sep 03, 2021 09:39pm | #1

   Well done!

   I like the work - my favourite is the mountain art piece. Sadly out of my budget but it looks fabulous.

   Some issues with the site navigation 'learn more about this piece' does not do that, rather it takes you to a page where you have to find the item again. This is mildly annoying. It does, however work very well on both mobile and desktop devices so +1 there.

   The work is at the very high end of price, so it would be good to see multiple images, perhaps some in-progress shots and certainly some close-ups so that potential clients can gauge the quality of your work.

   I strongly recommend re-writing your personal blurb. Using information about yourself in the third person always makes you seem pretentious and will be off-putting to many. I know it is written by your son, and that is kind of cute, but it really doesn't work - I almost didn't read to the end and would probably have moved on were I in the market for an art piece like that. Sorry but that is best replaced with a more professional profile, including experience, influences, ethos, and perhaps a bit about the kind of client you like to work with. Nothing wrong with the family photo though.\

   Best of fortune - you have a real talent and it would be lovely to see it used. Why not consider a YT channel too - Cam from Blacktail Studios works in the same sphere and price point and is close to 1 million subs. I'm sure he sells a lot as a result.

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   1of1originals | Sep 07, 2021 08:36am | #3

   Thank you for the kind words and constructive feedback. I am very appreciative of both.

   I am learning how to edit the site and plan to make changes this week.

   Thank you

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   1of1originals | Sep 07, 2021 08:45am | #5

   BTW, agreed, Blacktail Studios makes amazing stuff.

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   beasleysevin | Sep 05, 2021 12:02am | #2

   I don't mean to be critical, but you asked for feedback. Let me start by saying I think your work is beautiful but your question is about your website. So that's what I'm focusing on.
   I am not sure of the purpose of your web site. I certainly wouldn't buy anything from it. A single picture for a $20k purchase - not realistic.
   Also, get rid of the family picture. In the price range you want to play, I need to know about you and your talent. You have a nice family, but they are irrelevant to any purchasing decision.
   Also, feature items for sale vs. sold items. The gallery is OK for sold items, but featuring them on the main page is frustrating. I want to see stuff I can buy, not unavailable stuff.
   I am also confused by this sentence on your site "Locally sourced & crafted by its native environment, the product is perfected by nature before it hits the workshop." The implication being something happens in the workshop to make it more perfect? Less perfect?
   You should also include purchasing instructions at the end of every description. Make it easy for buyer to place orders.
   That's my 2 cents worth.

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   1of1originals | Sep 07, 2021 08:43am | #4

   Thank you. Your feedback is helpful. I can see how the statement you mentioned could be confusing. I will edit it.

   Since these pieces are so time consuming and the materials are costly, I make each piece to order based on the clients direction, theme, size, materials, etc. I understand the frustration of not having any pieces ready for purchase and appreciate any thoughts on how to address the matter more effectively. Thanks