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scottb
04-28-2000, 08:18 AM
After a short beta run, we are pleased to announce the availability of the new "Style Matching" service at Art-Agent.com!

What is it?

The style matcher is a tool that allows a user to browse the art-agent system by "artist", rather than by "piece". They plug in their stylistic preferences (paintings vs sculptures, acrylic vs oils, canvas vs paper, impressionistic vs realistic, etc.). They are then presented with a list of artists who "do" that type of work.

What does this mean to me as an ArtistNation member?
Associated with each artist's link is a "match meter score". This is directly representative of the "types" of works the artist has in the system. So if you put more sculpture entries into the gallery manager, you'll have a higher score when someone is searching for sculptures. Therefore, it is more important than ever that each artist get their body of work into the system, and categorize it as appropriately as possible.

Cheers!
Scott

oleCC
04-28-2000, 09:57 AM
As usual Scott...great work!! I do have one question, please forgive my dumbness..
What is the "awards" thing mentioned..I am unfamiliar with that part ..? http://www.wetcanvas.com/ubb/smile.gif
Carol

oleCC
04-28-2000, 10:27 PM
Terrific Scott....! Thanks for the info http://www.wetcanvas.com/ubb/smile.gif
Carol

scottb
04-29-2000, 12:43 AM
Carol - the system will (soon) allow a buyer to "award" a commission to an artist. Meaning that the artist and customer can negotiate the terms of the commission online, and we can handle the financials for you. http://www.wetcanvas.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

We are, in essence, opening a global corridor for artists desiring to take on commissions.

Cheers.
Scott

Gisela
04-29-2000, 11:37 AM
Hey Scott,
Great job, as usual!
Hmmmmm...sometimes a commission can seem more like a punishment than an award. http://www.wetcanvas.com/ubb/eek.gif

Gisela

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