How does one market and sell their art work? Oil paintings..good ones..?

Question

abstract impressionims and abstract expressionism

have an art degree and positive feedback..but have never attempted to seel before

Answer 1

There are many routes you could follow, but if you are very serious and have the genuine article, i.e. talent, I would very strongly suggest that you do one of two things: Hook up with a reputable and successful agent or show your work strictly through a reputable gallery representative. If you are not ready for this approach, there are other ways to get started. Remember, you need a body of work to show. Two or three paintings may be all right if you are given a spot in a show or gallery, but it is a good idea to build up a group showing. of a number of paintings.

You can enlist your work in one of the more prominent juried shows or hit the festival circuit. I have found often these festivals are a mix of crafts and some acceptable art. If you are a serious fine artist, a smart business type of approach like what Beesdocza mentioned is no small thing. Anything that is to be marketed, requires an intelligent strategy. Art, unfortunately is a business...particularly if you expect to make a living at it.
Before you do anything, register your work with the Office Of Patents in the Copyright division to protect your
creations.
Here is another way to go at this. I do not know what your knowledge of the art world is, but in case you are not aware of the giclee process, here is a sound idea for you. This is a reproductive process that makes an archival product. Archival refers to materials that "meet performance and preservation criteria, including lignin free, pH neutral, alkaline buffered, stability in light etc."
www.newhorizonsgallery.com/terms.htm

You can literally have your paintings (prints, any type of painting - watercolor, acrylic, oil)
recreated through this process. If it is printed unto canvas
(or watercolor paper or printmaking paper, etc.) the finished copy is almost unintelligible from the original.
And, ofcourse, individually sign each piece. If you ever work in watercolor or any kind of printmaking (intaglio, etching, lithography, etc.), many artists run off a number of pieces, and later add, by hand, more accents and colors.
So, in fact, you can have legitimate, numbered pieces. They are lightfast and amazing. In other words, instead of being able to market only one piece, you can market reproductions of the original. And, if you become a recognized artist, your work will increase in market value, and so will this type of reproduction. Go only to a printhouse that specializes in gliclee process as applied to the fine arts. Check out the reputation thoroughly ahead of time, and ofcourse, always require a prototype piece before approving a run of any quantity,. But, before doing this at all, seek the advice of your agent and/or gallery representative.
Keep painting. If you have enough pieces to have a show or your own or to participate in a group show,
you are "off to the races". This is a very smart way to get your work seen. Some of the better shows are
covered by press, etc. The more buzz about your work, the better. Also, you can do pro bono work that you donate to a nonprofit institution. In addition to doing a really good deed, your work is being seen by the public. And, interior designers always look for art to use in decorating the more affluent businesses (everything from banks to hotels, etc.) and "upper class" homes. Put on your thinking cap, and keep at it. Something will happen to get you that first lucky break.
Remeber, art is highly subjective. Don't take the word of any so-called expert, if you really believe in your work.
Lots of luck to you.

Answer 2

I hope you realize that the United States barely exports any oil at all. In fact we are 17th on the list. McCain is not going to make us energy independent and we should stop exporting oil in my opinion, but it doesn't change the fact that your statement really doesn't hold true with the realities of the world oil market and the United States. Whimsy: You make an interesting point, but consider this. First there does not seem to be any mutual agreement on how much oil the United States has access to with numbers ranging wildly depending on source. Second, this is the same argument that was used in the late 1970's which began our downward spiral to the current state of dependency and high prices. We must reduce dependence on foreign oil while maintaining adequate supplies to fuel our needs. At the same time we must also get serious about alternative energy production. One without the other is just a recipe for disaster and maintaining the status quo will only cause the situation to continue to deteriorate as world demand continue to grow.

Answer 3

Tell you the truth if you strating off there you should probably write a business plan. The business your getting in to is clicky and people are paid to do what you want to do. So you will want to start a business, if you are to sell them your self, the business plan will give you the experience to get money from investors to run the shows you will want to throw, among other things you will be able to learn selling inside and out.

Answer 4

Start at the local art galleries or fall festivals.

Answer 5

abrstract is hard to sell becuse it isnt very popular , try art competions and art societies

how ever you will be up against art styles that require skill and talent so absract fares poorly