I like art very much. Is it possible that could sell my artwork to the public?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Yup. It's possible, but not easy. It's only easy if you have a very boring, unoriginal style that appeals to the masses. Otherwise, it could take years of struggle and supporting yourself through other jobs. It's a good idea to get at least some formal training through art school. Keep working hard at making your art better and finding your personal inspiration. The good news is that when you start selling, besides being personally satisfying, painting is profitable. I only have to sell one painting to pay for all my expenses and start making a profit for the year. Not like most businesses where you can be in dept for years!

Learn everything you can about making professional submissions to art galleries. Find a gallery that suits you. Don't try to change your art for the gallery. If they don't sell anything, look for new representation. Exposure is good, but remember, eventually you can die of exposure. Don't let anyone rip you off. Treat yourself as a professional and others will to. Don't give away art to charity unless you have a strong personal motive. Would a dentist give away root canals just because someone asked? I think not. Be careful about taking business advice and follow your instincts. You don't want to cheapen your image.

Create a website for your art. Learn Dreamweaver, so you can save money by doing your own website.

Art festivals are an exellent way to network with other artists and get good advice.

When you start selling paintings, keep track of your profits and expenses and pay your taxes. It means you take yourself seriously and you will have good karma. I do a simple monthly balance sheet and give it to an accountant who does my taxes for $60 at the end of the year.

Answer 3

Of course. Anyone can sell art to the public. The question is how and if people will buy it.

You can sell it on a handful of websites, such as this one:
http://www.esnips.com/welcome/sell.jsp?gclid=CLjlx62i04YCFRAMHgod6XIm0g

Also, galleries in most cities have "open nights" where anyone from the public can hang their work for a small fee. These same galleries may also have competitions in which the public can submit their work for the possibility of it being hung.

Small bussinesses, such as a coffee shop also sometimes sponsor work. If the work is sold, they usually want a small percentage of the price.

Good luck!

Answer 4

There are a lot of places for you to get exposure for your work. Do you have an Art League in your area? You can go to restaurants that show local artists. The library and the court house are both good places. Do you have any galleries near you? Banks, the electric company, any where you've seen paintings hanging. Ask for the manager or the owner and be sure to have a portfolio with you or just some photos of your work. Hope this helps.

Answer 5

start with low budget art shows, try and sell on eBay, you will soon learn what sells and what does not sell. It is not an easy life style. I know, I have been married to a full time artist for 37 years. It is feast or famine. It is however the best life I could have had.

Answer 6

It's possible - but liking art and being able to sell your art can be very different things. You need to ask someone who ISN'T a friend of yours (the art teacher at your local school or college, perhaps) to look at your work and give you their professional opinion. Without being able to see your art, we can't really answer that question properly.

Answer 7

of course....but before you do (I suppose you have no idea what you will charge)....why don´t you have a homemade arrt gallery.........invite some friends, and their friends, and parents, and schoolmates, etc.....to come over and "see" your art.......
only to see, nothing else, no comments wanted at this time...and some time afterwards, let them know you are selling and if you choose ebay, let them know it´s on ebay...or where ever.....
By then, you will receive comments as to how good it really is, so you can get an idea of how much you should charge.......
and people will get to know of your business and sooner or later
you will have a "public" exclusive for you and your artwork.....waiting for your next masterpiece.......
by the way, I love art too.....what are you doing???
Why not give us a peek?

Answer 8

I live in a small town and every year we have an art walk down town where the locals display their work. See if your town or one close by has one. Also, you can start out at flee markets. If no one buy's anything you can at least ask there opinion on your work. How about a fair? Purchase a booth.

Answer 9

It is possible and you could also take to the local art museum and sell to them so they can sell it to other people i'm sure your art work is beautiful and would sell for a good price don't you think???

Answer 10

If it catches most peoples eyes and they find your work taste full,different and eccentric try selling some of your work to your close friends at first.If they pay good money,you are quality,cause true good friends would tell you if a work of art is really worth that much.Take this first step with your friends then sett up public viewings wherever there is allot of people congregating.Hope this helps...tom science

Answer 11

You are going to have to work hard at finding the venues to sell your art work. It isn't going to happen like snapping your fingers.
Some people don't want to spend as much time selling as they do creating, so they have agents who do it for them. Your selling may also affect what you make and how you do it. Good luck!