How to Sell Caricature Art
If you have a talent for drawing and cartooning and can produce sketches quickly, you may be able to turn your talent into a side income or full-time business as a caricature artist. As a caricature artist, you may sell your works at live events, such as birthday parties, corporate functions and community festivals. You may also provide caricature portraits for private clients, such as corporate managers and real estate agents. Working as a caricature artist allows you to determine how many hours you want to work, although you may have to work evenings or weekends to accommodate clients.
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Check with your city's small-business development office to determine if you need to obtain a business permit or license to sell your caricature art. You may need to register your business with a state or local tax authority to report income and pay taxes on your earnings. Obtain any permits and complete any registrations before you begin providing caricature drawings for clients.
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Set up a gallery website to showcase samples of your caricature art. Include a description of your services, the types of events for which you can provide caricature art and contact information so clients can schedule appointments with you. Also, provide a list of your rates, which may be per portrait or by the hour.
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Print fliers and business cards for your caricature art business. Distribute your fliers and business cards at local bookstores, coffee shops, daycare centers and retail shops to attract customers to your caricature business. Include your contact information on these advertising materials so clients can hire you to draw caricatures at their events.
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Drop off fliers and business cards at corporate offices, real estate agencies, insurance agencies and local restaurants. These locations can provide private clients; they can use the caricatures you provide for corporate newsletters, marketing materials, menus and other business items.
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Ask for referrals when you provide caricature art at live events or for private clients. Referrals can help keep your calendar full, which is particularly helpful if you plan to work full-time as a caricature artist.
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Tips & Warnings
Sign and provide clients with release forms if they plan to reprint the caricatures or use them in marketing materials. Clients may be reluctant to integrate your art into their own materials without a release.
