A Helpful Guide to Selling Art Online

EPISODE 112

The art is piling up, but now what? How do you get your work seen and sold? There are quite a few options - especially in the online space. You could use a print-on-demand service, join an online art gallery, create an Etsy shop, or build your own website. All have their pros and cons, but which option is right for you?

This week we chat about the different ways you can sell your art online and how it depends on where you are in your art journey and how hands-on you want to be.

We also talk about the role of social media in getting traffic to your art and the elements of a good product listing.

If you are just getting started with selling your art, grab a cup of tea and get cozy. This 40-minute episode is a helpful guide to the many possibilities out there!

A few things we talk about:

The challenge of getting your art seen, especially when you are first starting out.
Taking into account lifestyle considerations when deciding which option is right for you.
The pros and cons of various online platforms, including Saatchi Art, Society 6 and Etsy.
Our own experience of selling art via our website using Squarespace.
The role of social media in driving traffic to your art.
The importance of having good photographs, branding and product listings.
Starting small and valuing personal connections.

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