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Is it online? Online is harder. Put some signs up with some examples of that art related stuff around the neighbourhood on street poles. Make posters. Yeah. Maybe see if you could put some cards on the local grocery/something stores counter. Get paid in cash.

MrMokey wrote:

Is it online? Online is harder. Put some signs up with some examples of that art related stuff around the neighbourhood on street poles. Make posters. Yeah. Maybe see if you could put some cards on the local grocery/something stores counter. Get paid in cash.

uh both


and i'm doing it with a partner, my best friend amy. not sure if that will make it harder though//


thanks anyways though

Princess26532 wrote:

Hmmm....

Well, first of all, are you selling art in frames? By itself?

And is your art for kids, teens, or adults? Maybe all?

Maybe you can ask your parents to send out emails to the neighborhood with a cool advertisement in it. Or, if your business is low, make a little sale: "Buy one, get one half-off!" or something like that. People, most of the time, are more eager to buy something when it's a limited edition.

Those are just some things that might help. If you get some good business, make sure and tell me! 

Good luck!
-Princess26532

I think I'll do original prints and commissions through email (don't really want stalkers calling me)

It's overall, I guess. I'll probably make them really cheap to start off with, and maybe I should make them more practical....



ex: not just a drawing, maybe something they'd use like a notebook or some sort of craft?

I'm stuck.

Here's an idea- go to a few local restaurants, give them a free framed piece with the condition that they also display your contact info or business card.

Interesting... I've always wanted to start my own business. However, in few few months I won't need to because I'll be old enough to get a job.    Good luck anyway.

what-the wrote:

Don't call it a business you must call it a hobby otherwise you might have to pay tax. People won't like it if what you draw is on paper. If you use paper you should laminate it or something.


There are many websites which allow you to put your art on stationary, clothes and even skateboards. You could use these sites to get your art on to something and sell the stuff to people.

yeah good idea


I'd have to use good quality paper and a frame or something...


//zazzle sounds like a good idea i guess. or deviantart where you can buy prints of art...that look more professional.


the only problem is i wanted to sell them cheap because i feel bad making people pay that much, and you can't really choose the prices on these websites

cheddargirl wrote:

Well how you advertise depends on whether or not you want to go local or not. If you're not afraid to do transactions over the internet, you can take advantage of art websites that already have the tools in place to help you advertise and sell your art (deviantART, Etsy, for example). You will probably have to use a PayPal account for effective over-the-internet transactions, and if you're the one shipping the art costs might also be an issue. 

if you're planning to go local, you might want to start off with friends and family first (if they really like your stuff, they can tell others about your work); alternatively you can try renting a table at an art fair and you leave your business cards on the table or offer them to potential customers as they pass by.

For either case, at least have an online portfolio (dA has a portfolio function separate from the main site) that you can refer potential customers to view.

[edit]One more thing. When it comes to things like this, usually art goes for something like $10+ plus, a professional selling stuff for anything less is selling him/herself short. Use this as a measuring stick when pricing your stuff.[/edit]

Thanks cheddar

I'm more comfortable with going local but i might have a website with some example. This stuff will help

Go to friends first. Start small and get your friends to tell THEIR friends.