2006-06-22 08:13:27 · 6 answers · asked by trzecinski_michelle 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
Most manual art like painting, drawing, sculpture require there is a demand for your art before you can find buyers. This normally means building a reputation in your specific arena.
Most drawings that are paid for are actually paid for as part of a commercial contract. In other words the artist doesn't start the picture until the client has given him the requirements for the drawing.
Although I am a huge fan of independent art and have made thousands of drawings, photos, etc... there is little market for these self inspired pieces, that is until you are dead, then the rarity of your work will begin to increase it's value.
If you have the capital or are willing to endure the loan, publishing your own book is one avenue to turn your works into money. A publisher may even be willing to foot the bill of printing if they think your work will sell. They will however want a large cut of the profits for putting out the money upfront. Think of it as a ridiculously high interest loan.
You are, hopefully, drawing to increase your artistic skills and it is these skills that will be most likely to bring you an income, not the actual pieces that you have already created.
So you could put it on ebay and hope, but I wouldn't expect a high selling price.
Another avenue would be to contact a poster printing service like megaprint.com and pay to have the drawing printed poster size. If you frame them, you can ask for more money.
Where to sell it is another question. A. Start your own website with the primary focus of selling your art B. Find an artists "mall" or group of artists who are selling their work through one web portal.
Personally I suggest focusing on your drawing skills as this skill can return a high rate of pay in the right industry. Conceptual Designers for movies are responsible for drawing out the basic appearance that the film will take. This job is one of the highest paying jobs in the film industry because the artist must be exceptionally capable at turning a written description into a picture that accurately portrays the directors desires for the film's visual appearance.
2006-06-22 08:30:13 · answer #1 · answered by Mesa P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on what you draw? I am a field where we constantly look for "fresh" ideas to use. If you want, send me a pic of what type of art you draw and i can give you a more specific answer.
2006-06-22 09:05:35 · answer #2 · answered by sugarballs 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can always try selling it on eBay.
2006-06-22 08:15:29 · answer #3 · answered by koharegistrar1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put them on line.
2006-06-22 23:45:18 · answer #4 · answered by Temple 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
e bay
2006-06-27 10:23:20 · answer #5 · answered by singing_star 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.ebay.com
2006-06-22 08:19:41 · answer #6 · answered by Steph 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋