I am a watourcolour artist and I can't afford to pay the $500 for a membership in the art world to post my paintings. Is there a place i can put my paintings so I can sell them? Any Help would be appreciated.
2007-11-06 08:02:11 · 12 answers · asked by el hombre con el corazón feliz M 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Painting
eBay is all very well, but it's not as successful for the actual artist. Over the past 2yrs, there has been an unfortunate downward spiral in the market on the site; art has been going for as little as £4.99 for an original oil painting ... and then you'd be lucky if you even got one bid for all your hard work!
A better option for you is to check this out:
http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/saleroom/
... OK, I've given you the UK site but I'm certain it's fairly global. It costs you nothing to list on here and, you never know, your first sales could be rolling in by this time tomorrow!
Good luck!
2007-11-06 10:32:16 · answer #1 · answered by Mozey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look out for cultural fairs and any event in your area where businesses will be showing their stuff. Also, maybe you can have your own website, and sell it through that. Or put up flyers and invite people to come look at your art at home maybe. ebay is a good option too I guess. Or try garage sales...see if they would let you display your paintings. Try different avenues, and something will work out. All the very best and don't fear anything. Just venture out and talk to people, ask questions...and you will know what is the best way to go.
2007-11-06 09:27:09 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there is a fee for membership in the art world, I never got the bill.
Seriously, who wanted to charge you $500 to put your paintings online? And what would you have gotten for your money?
There are many sites to show your paintings online, including deviantart.com; but I have no idea how effective these sites are at actually selling artwork. I'm old-fashioned, and I believe most people want to see the artwork in person before they will spend money on it. So to my mind, galleries, art shows, and art fairs are the way to go.
You will pay a commission to a gallery, but they will work to sell your paintings, and they know how to get customers in who can afford them.
2007-11-06 08:42:08 · answer #3 · answered by helene 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I loathe abstract art when people try to pass it off as deep and meaningful, but you seem to have a very good grasp on a respectful purpose for it to serve it (decor) and in that sense, I think it's great. It's exciting to look at, and I think it would definitely look lovely in a frequented area like in those pics on your ebay page.
2016-05-28 04:02:36 · answer #4 · answered by iva 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
EBay
Your local strip malls usually will have art displays by individuals during summer and fall shows.
2007-11-06 08:29:13 · answer #5 · answered by Terry E 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try you local hospital. Where I work they put them on the wall to break up the corridors. All with a not giving a price and your contact details.
2007-11-06 08:13:46 · answer #6 · answered by dave t 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a local cafe on a sale or return basis.
2007-11-06 10:26:37 · answer #7 · answered by cwceroberts 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put them on ebay and I will have a look
2007-11-06 08:11:47 · answer #8 · answered by Paddy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
deviant art
2007-11-06 08:11:15 · answer #9 · answered by Rachael H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try local restaurants and cafes.
2007-11-06 08:08:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋