Table of Contents
- 1 Should you sell prints or originals?
- 2 Do prints devalue the original?
- 3 How can I sell my original art prints?
- 4 How do you market original art?
- 5 What is the difference between an artist’s proof and a print?
- 6 Which art prints sell best on Etsy?
- 7 What does limited edition mean in art?
- 8 How do you prepare your art for printing?
Should you sell prints or originals?
Selling Prints. When you sell prints of your art, you open yourself up to a wider audience of buyers. For prints, selling each copy for many thousands of dollars isn’t going to work. If you sell a lot of prints though, this can add up to as much, or more, than an original.
Do prints devalue the original?
Prints in no way devalue the original artwork because there is only one original no matter what! In many cases the opposite is true. Even if 1000 prints sell, only one person gets the original, which brings it’s value up even more to many buyers.
Do art prints retain value?
The Size of an Edition Never Changes With limited editions, artists restrict the total amount of artworks produced in the edition, so that each individual work will retain its value over time.
Do art prints sell well?
Even though there is a lot of competition in the fine art marketplace, selling prints can be profitable if you do it correctly. The good news is that you don’t have to rely on original artwork sales alone for financial stability in your artistic career.
How can I sell my original art prints?
Yes, you can make money selling art online! Here are some of the best places to virtually sell your art.
- Fine Art America. Fine Art America is the world’s largest online art marketplace and print-on-demand technology company.
- ArtPal.
- Amazon.
- Etsy.
- Storenvy.
- eBay.
- Minted.
- Society6.
How do you market original art?
Here are some key features that will make your portfolio shine—and take your art marketing to the next level.
- Use a Time-Saving Website Builder.
- Curate That Content.
- Ace Your Artist Statement and About Me Page.
- Start Blogging.
- Sell Art Online.
- Attend Art Exhibitions and Fairs.
- Join Artist Organizations.
Should an artist make prints?
Prints seem to work best when they are offered as a less costly option than the artists original work. Many artists have original paintings that are many, many thousands of dollars and that cost is out of reach of many consumers.
Do prints go up in value?
Limited edition prints usually retain or increase their value. However, this will depend on the artist and whether their demand and popularity increases over time. These factors, plus the quality of the work and the renown of the artist, determine the real value of a contemporary art print.
What is the difference between an artist’s proof and a print?
The first “proofs” were either pulled or printed, and the artist had the option to work out the color and quality issues as they came out of the process. The only real difference between the two is the restricted quantity of prints bearing the AP designation and not the quality of the print.
Which art prints sell best on Etsy?
The type of paintings that sell best on Etsy are watercolors of pets and animals in the sub $50 price range with an average size of 8×10 inches. With dogs being the most popular.
Should you sell art prints or sell original art?
Selling original art is great if you are targeting art collectors, investors, museums, or galleries. Art prints make sense if you plan to sell your art to a large audience, in mass. Prints are well suited for online platforms like Etsy, or in person venues like farmer’s markets or craft fairs.
Can I Sell my art on Etsy and make money?
In our first video in this ‘making money from your art’ series, I showed you how to create and sell digital files of your art in your Etsy store that a buyer could buy, download and print themselves or get printed locally. It’s quick and easy. However, not all buyers want to print themselves.
What does limited edition mean in art?
Limited edition prints are when an artist decides on a specific number of prints available to the public. The difference between an open-ended edition and a limited edition is that an artist can offer as many reproductions as they wish and a limited edition is a set quantity.
How do you prepare your art for printing?
Preparing Your Artwork For Prints. In order for you to sell your art online, you need to first photograph or scan your art. A digital image allows you or a printing company to make copies of your art which you can sell on your artist website, craft shows, Etsy, art blog or POD sites.