Biography: Rolfe Bautista launched Rolfe Art in March of 2009. He has been an artist for many years and finally decided to take it to the web. He creates all his artwork at his studio in a little place called The Gallery Underground in Fort Collins Colorado. He is currently in the process of transitioning from working a full time job to becoming a full time artist. Bautista is always focused on his artwork and making sure that it is very accessible to the public.
What prompted you to get your official blogs started? I started my blog, Rolfe Art, in order to reach more people across the world. I live in a relatively small town so I do not get much exposure around here. It would be a shame to be confined to such a small space so naturally going electronic was the way for me.
Who is your target customer? I am going for absolutely anyone who is interested in my art. It seems that the people who like my art the best are the ones not constrained by the classical notions of what art is and should be. I attract a younger more urban crowd but I find that there is also some people who are a bit older who are fascinated by my work.
What advice can you give people who want to start an online business? Be extremely patient and determined. You will get beaten down to the lowest of the low before you can see any success. Just keep doing what you do and really that is what it takes.
How many different products do you sell? I sell many different things in order to make the artwork as accessible to the customer. I sell really cheap prints and drawings of my original work. I do this so that anyone can afford artwork.
What are some of your best sellers? Well I haven't experienced much activity online yet but in my studio I find that the prints are extremely popular. It is a great way to have a piece of the artwork on a limited budget. The original drawings are also very popular and are priced low.
What can you tell me that people might want to know about you? I am a classically trained artist that is breaking free and exploring fun new ideas. I make art that people can enjoy simply for its aesthetic values but it is also infused with symbolism and metaphors. If one cares to look past the surface they will be pleased to find a whole other world waiting for them.
Why should people do business with Rolfe Art? People should do business with me because I make art that is unlike any out there. I am always trying new techniques and styles out so there will always be a surprise when you step into my store.
How did you find out about Cartfly? A world re-known artist by the name of Bryan Collins referred me to this site. See Bryan's Cartfly store and "Featured Merchant" blog post here.
How has Cartfly helped you? Cartfly has helped me greatly by allowing my business to take off from the ground up. Since I am doing all the artwork and also the business side, I do not have the time to set up everything. Cartfly has made it easy and convenient for me to sell my art and to reach many people.
Thanks for taking the time Rolfe and good luck out there on the web!! If you would like to checkout more of Rolfe's work, feel free to visit his official MySpace page and follow him on Twitter.
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