Selling artwork
By MyPaperMoon
@MyPaperMoon (10)
United States
January 25, 2008 8:28am CST
Have you ever sold any of your artwork? Did you get a good price? How/where did you sell it (ebay, etsy, etc.).
I am a rubber stamp artist (meaning I can't draw, but I can create art from someone else's artwork), and I love to create. Is it worth my time trying to sell my artwork? I have seen some artwork that was hideous in my eyes and it brought a large amount of money in, so beauty truly IS in the eye of the beholder.
4 responses
@EmTeeBee (64)
• Australia
28 Jan 08
I, too, love to create beautiful cards using rubber stamping techniques. I approached a local art gallery owner and she was only too happy to stock my cards to sell to her customers. She sells on consignment, so I don't see any cash until the cards are sold. It doesn't make me a fortune, but it does keep me in art supplies and I love that others purchase my beautiful, unique cards for their special occasions.
@MyPaperMoon (10)
• United States
28 Jan 08
That's great! Do you sell them as individual cards or sets? Just wondering how to best present the product.
@EmTeeBee (64)
• Australia
29 Jan 08
I sell them individually at the gallery, packaged in cellophane bags to prevent shop soiling. I do have sets of cards, too, but I have found that most people are happy to spend $5-6 on one beautiful card, but unwilling to pay $25-30 for a beautiful collection of 6 cards. It's a matter of knowing your market. Speaking of which, local hobby markets are a good place to start, but be aware that people will be looking for a bargain, so it's better to opt for volume rather than price.
@SukiSmiles (1991)
• United States
8 Feb 08
I have sold some of my paintings, but it was all by people seeing it in someone's house or a gallery. As far as my crafting, I sell by referral. I have done special scrapbooks for people and then when other people see it, they want one too. As far as cards (I put mine in a plastic envelope to protect them) and other things like that, I have sold a craft fairs, but everyone wants a bargain there. Sometimes I just take them with me and pull them out to show people. Sometimes I get a sale that way. I do it more for fun than for money.
@MyPaperMoon (10)
• United States
8 Feb 08
Thanks! I haven't done any craft fairs, for the reason you cited. I guess everyone is their own worst critic, and I need to get over that fear of rejection and just get out there. I think I could sell cards to the local hospital gift shop, but I never think they are good enough (even though they really are), or I think they are so good I want to keep them (like children...lol).
Thanks for your input
@academic2 (7000)
• Uganda
25 Jan 08
The idea of selling art work require skills, I have the feeling that you are a great artist
@garytong333 (64)
• Hong Kong
7 Apr 08
Some artist will put their artwork to our shop.
We provide a space to them for sale.
