Where can amateur artists sell their paintings?

Question

I paint as a hobby and would like to know if there was a way to sell my art? Are there any good online sites for this? Also do my paintings have to be framed?

Answer 1

Ebay. And no you don't have frame them. Most buyers like to choose their own frames.



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Answer 2

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Where can amateur artists sell their paintings?

I paint as a hobby and would like to know if there was a way to sell my art? Are there any good online sites for this? Also do my paintings have to be framed?

Answer 3

Amateur Art

Answer 4

I know some artists who have sold artwork and photography here - http://www.fineartamerica.com/



The way I sell is through local art groups who sponsor art shows as well as local galleries (you can also find groups that are statewide, region, and national as well). I have also sold work in coffee shops, restaurants, doctor's offices, hospitals, etc. (these were all through a local art groups who organized the work hung in these places).



My advice - find and join your local art groups (there may be more than one) and you will find where people are selling their work. Most artists in a local group are amateur - usually only a few are professional. In a good group you will find nice people with experience willing to help someone achieve success.



Sometimes they need to be framed and sometimes not (there may be requirements in a group).



If you work on canvas you can paint the edges and sometimes that works great. Artwork on paper or paper mounted boards require a mat and frame with glass.

Answer 5

Depending on the company, the following websites allow you to do one, some, or all of the following:

1. Make money selling your original artwork (drawings, paintings, digital art, photographs)

2. Upload a high resolution image of your artwork and the company will reproduce the artwork as prints, posters, canvas art, t-shirts, greeting cards, calendars, mugs, self published book of your artwork, and other items. They will create and ship the items to your customers and pay you when someone buys your items.

3. Reproduce your artwork (as prints, canvas art, books, and other items) for only you to buy

4. Post your artwork on their website for others to see

5. Allow other members to post a comment on your artwork



Check all these websites out to see what services they offer. Also, do your research and make sure the company is reputable before giving out your personal information!



1. AmericaCreates

2. ArtByUs

3. ArtFlock

4. Artid

5. ArtyBuzz

6. Artist Rising

7. Artspan

8. ArtWanted

9. Atoncer

10. Blurb (make books only)

11. CafePress

12. Craftisart

13. CreateSpace (make books only)

14. D'Art Fine Art

15. DeviantArt

16. Discovered Artists

17. Ebay

18. Etsy

19. Fine Art America

20. ImageKind

21. Lulu Enterprises (make books only)

22. Original Art Online

23. Pixpa

24. Red Bubble

25. Storenvy

26. Yessy Art Gallery

27. Zazzle

28. Zibbet



COPYRIGHT

You should always register your artwork with the copyright office before you start selling your artwork and posting it on the internet. Registered works provide substantial proof of ownership and more protection and benefits in the court of law, especially if someone uses your work without permission. It is not required to register your work with the Copyright Office because the creator of the work is the official copyright owner, BUT if you want to sue for damages when someone violates the copyright laws, your work must be registered. Check out the "U.S. Copyright Office" website for more information and to register your work online or by mail!

Answer 6

Etsy.com is an auction site specifically for handmade items. There are a lot of artists selling there.

Answer 7

I sell my artwork on www.myowncreations.co.uk.......its just £12 a year,and each item you put on to diplay is 10 a month

Answer 8

I think it depends