How to Make Money Selling Art

Turn your art into dollar signs.

If you are an artist trying to sell your work, you may not know where best to turn to. While there is no promise that you will quickly be able to become self-sufficient off of your art, at least you can make some side money for extra income. Read on to learn how to make money selling art.

Instructions

1. Create your art. There is a market for pretty much everything, but be sure to make your art something that people would actually want to buy. Be creative and original.

2. Display your art. You can use different forums to display your art, but the bottom line is that you will need to get your art exposed to the public.

3. Try getting your art displayed in a local gallery or business location. As long as people can see your art, your art will have an audience and may lead to potential sales.

4. Create a website for your art. More and more the Internet is becoming a huge medium of buying and selling art. Hire someone to make an effective, professional website if you do not feel qualified to make it yourself. Provide information and prices for your work.

5. Get yourself into the public eye. Consider setting up shop with just a table and your art on a busy street that will bring about a lot of foot traffic. Be sure to get necessary permits and permission before setting up shop.

6. Promote yourself. Network with professionals in the industry. It would be a good idea to make business cards, possibly ones post card size that show an example of your best works.

7. Do not be afraid to get your name out there. There is no shame in showing people what you are capable of. In fact, it can only lead to more sales.

8. Handle all transactions professionally. Everyone loves an eccentric starving artist, but no one likes a rude one who does not respect their customers.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep your day job, too. Only until you feel you can support yourself on art alone.

• Always keep your eyes peeled for art festivals and farmers markets which will provide an outlet for you to set up a booth to sell your art. Vendor booths usually cost a small fee, but they give you the potential for unlimited sales.

• Do not expect to be self-sufficient off of your art for some time.