How to Sell Art Online

Posted by Anonymous , 9/4/2007 Tags:SellArtOnline
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How to Sell Art Online

Introduction

You have been honing your craft for years and now it's time. You're ready to see if the free market world is ready for your style and perspective. Selling your creations online may seem daunting, but there are many places willing to help you along the way. Online auctions and galleries are two simple ways to get your work noticed and hopefully bought. Here's how to sell your work online!

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Steps

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Step One

Evaluate the market to learn how to price your artwork. This may be as simple as putting up a few of your signature pieces on eBay or seeing what other artists in your medium are selling online and what kind of prices people are paying through auctions.
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Step Two

Open an online store through eBay. You can start your own business by opening a customized eBay store online to showcase your artwork with pictures and prices as well as send out promotional emails to generate repeat business.
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Step Three

Check out online art galleries where you can sell your art. Places like Thevisiongrove.com and Gallery-worldwide.com offer artists a forum to exhibit and sell their art by opening an account.
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Step Four

Start your own website to showcase your artwork. ProStores, an eBay company, makes it easy to have your own domain name including a shopping cart, with little or no web development knowledge.
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Step Five

Begin your own email newsletter. This way, you can keep in contact with past and future clients and direct them where they can purchase your artwork online. Talk about your current work, possible print signings and commissioned pieces.
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