2006-09-07 05:05:18 · 6 answers · asked by Elizabeth S 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Painting
I'm wondering how you did it? I know it helps if you have contacts and I don't have a lot.
2006-09-07 05:06:11 · update #1
Yes i did both check out my web site http://www.piotrwolodkowicz.com
How I did it, I went and talked with other artists whenever I could meet them, art shows, meetings, schools, It is good to go to art school even part time , even a community college.
I got involved in my community talked to politicians and charity organizations. I showed my work everywhere I could , restaurants, stores , insurance agencies, cafes. And that's how people got to know me.
Be proactive, organize shows and other things. organize an art club in your school or community center.
I hope it helps.
good luck
2006-09-07 11:59:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Create a porfolio. Record all your work in photos. These days the best way is to use a digital camera and put everything on disc. You can go in person to art galleries and let them have the disc or a copy thereof for a period of time. Listen to what they tell you about your work. It is like getting literature published; you may be turned down many times before you are accepted but you must be persistent and try to grow as an artist.
2006-09-08 11:12:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I remember a few years ago, my father was getting one of my paintings framed, and a few people really liked it and wanted to buy it. Of course my father said it was not for sale, but now I wish I HAD sold it!! It just goes to show that if your work gets seen by ANYBODY, it might really strike someone's fancy and there you go.
2006-09-08 01:25:51 · answer #3 · answered by tearsofepiphany 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get in on group exhibitions in local galleries, and especially respond to calls for art, you'll sell a lot more art if you can find out who's looking to buy something that looks like what you're selling. I've sold tons of art and artwork-related services. You can change what you're doing to try to sell it, and/or change who you're trying to sell it to until you find someone who's interested.
2006-09-07 12:14:33 · answer #4 · answered by moore850 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I sell my own painting prints on ebay, but not the originals. I do see a lot of originals on ebay though and they do fetch a lot.
2006-09-08 10:25:31 · answer #5 · answered by favershambles 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
talk to people and show them your work... it's a good start.
p.s. - i've sold two paintings.
2006-09-07 12:11:46 · answer #6 · answered by Friendly Neighbor 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋