How to Sell Your Photos or Artwork Online
Your days as a starving artist can be over. Successfully sell your photos or artwork online, and upgrade to the lifestyle of a merely hungry artist.
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You Will Need
- Artwork
- A computer with internet access
- An online store or web site
- A blog
Steps
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Step 1
Find a host web site
Find a web site to sell your work. There are several sites on which artists can upload and sell their work. These sites take a cut of the sale or charge a membership fee.
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Develop your own web site portfolio to sell your work if you have web site building skills.
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Step 2
Blog
Set up a blog where you can post new artwork or photos, and write entries about your life as an artist.
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Post a painting or photograph on your blog every day along with a link to where it can be purchased.
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Step 3
Post clear images
Post clear images of your artwork or photographs on the web site so potential buyers can see your talent.
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Step 4
Write detailed descriptions
Write detailed descriptions of your work for the web site to make your work easier to find.
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Step 5
Research
Research work similar to yours. Find out who is buying the art, and direct your efforts to these potential customers.
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Step 6
Advertise
Advertise online through social networking sites. Gear the advertisements toward people who may be interested in your work.
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Did you know? As of late 2006, the most expensive painting ever sold was Jackson Pollock's No. 5, 1948 for $140 million.
