I want to be an artist?

Question

and sell my art.
I think my talent is good enough to make a little money off of it, but I dont know how to start.
Any suggestions?

Answer 1

Go to the library or bookstore and in the reference section look for a book called Artist Market 2008. They've got all sorts of things listed as to what people are looking for--from doing spot illustrations for magaines, to rubber stamp designs, to full page cover art, etc.

I contacted some small one person rubber stamp companies a few years ago (they're listed in magazines like RubberStamper) and sold about 20 small drawings to them for $4 each (some also gave me a free rubber stamp of each of my designs once they had them made--a nice perk). There's also interest in paper doll art, and definately check out local small community papers as to whether what you draw might be of interest to them. I contacted the owner of the Fetch magazine in our city (a dog zine) and he bought two dog paper dolls (one page sets) for $50 each. It was great! Here I just wanted the exposure and figured to do it for free, but he said he'd pay me for them. He paid on publication, so I got one check in September and the other in January.

Nothing ventured, nothing gained! Check out the smaller magazines at Barnes & Noble, especially the newer ones, and jot down the email addresses for the editors. That's your starting point.

Answer 2

Wow! Thats great.

Buy yourself a drawing/sketch notebook. It really helps in your development as an artist. Its like you diary as an artist. By the way this is a must.

If you already have some good pieces, start showing them to other people. These are the questions you should ask them:

What do you think about my art?
What is its primary appeal to you?
What are the things I should do to improve it?
How much could be fair price for this work?

Always update these people who gives you the best feedback.

Join a group of artists or find a mentor.

Good luck to your new ventures in the wonderful world of arts

Answer 3

Sell It On eBay..
And Next To The Description Act Like Its The Most Valuable Piece Of Art In The World ...Dont Just Type Well Here It Is If You Like It Please Buy It....Put Stuff Like I Cant Believe I Would Sell Something Like This Its Beautiful...Blah Blah Blah...
:)

Answer 4

I was in your position a few yars ago. I eventually got together a portfolio of my artwork and took it to a college offering foundation art courses. It was really a way of getting into an interview and talking to a tutor and getting some honest, professional advice about my artwork. They said the course was not appropiate to me but they were able to offer practical advice about the direction I should be heading.

Answer 5

Create a few pieces of artwork and frame them. You could try standing outside a mall and selling them to people, or you could try to ask a shop if they will display your artwork. You'll figure something out. Good luck, & follow your dreams! :)

Answer 6

I'd ask somebody if they like it like some random person