Harris added that he has the advantage of being part of a couple. His partner, shoe designer Carlos Garcia, pays nearly all the personal bills. All my profits I can put back into the business. Carlos is my patron. Nobody talked about going under, but that means little.
Dealers tend to put a good face on even desperate situations until after the point of no return.
With a concentration on glass art, the gallery makes more than 60 percent of its sales out of town. Elliott, who concentrates on glass art, said she doesn't think she can use the market as an excuse, because 90 percent of her sales are outside the region. People don't want to come here. Free to list. Immediate on-line results.