Websites that sell original artwork
If you are looking to sell your original art work on line check out
these websites. They will offer a way to upload a photo and description
of your artwork and set up a way for you to receive payment if your
item is sold.
eBay
Etsy
Absolute Arts
Yessy
Artist Rising
Boundless Gallery
Art Flock
Art by Us free
GoZabo
The Fine Art Originals free
art-agent free
Some have fees and some are completely free! There is always a small
processing fee to collect payment (2.5 - 5%). They all have pros and
cons depending on what you are looking for. Generally speaking the more
you pay, the more exposure you could receive. Those dollars and cents
are used to drive traffic to the site in general and hopefully to your
specific item/s. There is no guarantee that you will be seen by a
certain number of people or by any at all. In fact when checking out
many of these on line venues sales numbers look bleak. Most postings go
unsold and many artists are not selling.
I would suggest to use these services as a tool only. Do not rely on
them as your entire marketing/sales team. Your work has only begun once
you post your work. Think of it this way.
- Your posting = a photo/picture/snapshot in time.
- The website (say eBay) = photo album
- Internet = bookshelf.
You can put the most beautiful picture inside the prettiest photo
album but no one will ever see it sitting on the bookshelf. Show it to
everyone you know and them some. Now is the time for show and tell.
Show your enthusiasm as well. Your friends and family will be excited
with you and even help you along the way. So think like a kid again and
get excited about your “Show and Tell.”
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