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~How To Sell Art?

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jibjib:
thanks, all of that makes a lot of sense...i guess begging for links doesnt work the way i assumed it did.

with that said, i really love the idea of working alongside other aspiring artists. does anyone know of some respectable communities that would be willing to take on new comics? and how does that work anyway? can you be part of several communities, or is it more of a contract to a single one?

Stifled Dreams:
Ok, this is more about the galleries. Now, I am obviously not a professional artist, but my mother exhibits her art and I often go to Open Studios, galleries and other places. I have gathered (so far) that it is extremely hard to sell art. What I can suggest is that you don't go directly to galleries, because often people just browse with no intention to buy. You should try art festivals, studio openings (sometimes they accept artists who don't have a studio directly in the building) and other events. People go to those to buy, and since it is only a few days, you can actually meet the kind of people that are potential buyers.

I'm not sure how helpful this is, but if you are really determined to sell art, you might want to think about that.

tumblingwall:
galleries are the hardest way to start. Sure it is a way to start, it isn't usualy the easiest. maybe try lower! obviously people on line like it!

jibjib:
hmm...well ok, in addition to web communities, does anyone know any art-selling-site-...things to reccoment?

dancarter:
I feel for you being an illustrator/artist(or that's what I like to tell msyself from time to time)for about seven years.  Even at the best of times, with good exposure and strong word of mouth, it's entirely possible to go months without selling anything.

What I've found helps is doing commissions or art trades for/with other people.  Even if it's for free at first, there is no better way than just getting stuff into the hand of others.  Once you get a foot in the door, ask them to tell any other people who might be interested.  As far as getting exposure in the first place, there are a ton of sites on the net.  Deviantart, Digital Webbing, Penciljack...take a look around in the forums and apply to anything you're interested in.  Check out the job searches and list yourself in the job offers.  Comment constantly on things that you like and build relationships with people.  Another suggestion would be to get involved with any art communities, small galleries or collectives in and about the area you live in.

It's a weird thing, I admit, but anything helps.  I applied for a design job for a CD cover about a year ago, perhaps more.  I got initial contact and thngs went cold on the job, but I stuck around and built up knowing the person who had offered it and I ended up doing work for them recently, more than was originally offered in the job spec.

As far as selling online, check out this article: http://1x.com/advisor/
very useful.

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