The Artist Formula: www.driesketel...
I'm sharing a personal journey that began over ten years ago when I realized that making art wasn't enough-I needed to start selling it. At the time, I was still in school, and I hated it. Quitting felt like a dream, but I needed proof that an art career was possible.
I remember sitting in front of my computer, terrified. What if no one bought my work? What if the art establishment laughed at me? What if my prices were too high, and I made a fool of myself? These thoughts paralyzed me, but I knew I had to start somewhere.
To make it easier, I uploaded a test doodle. To my surprise, it sold for $50, and I earned $25 after the gallery's commission. It was my first experience with passive income-I didn't have to ship or send anything because the gallery handled everything with print-on-demand.
But why is every artist so afraid to post their art online? A recent poll revealed that 78% of artists haven't even tried. It's obvious: if you’ve spent years creating art and never sold anything, the fear of failure is paralyzing. You don’t want to risk discovering that all your efforts were for nothing.
The solution is to relieve the pressure. Stop focusing on selling original art right away. Instead, use print-on-demand services. This way, you don’t need any inventory or upfront investment. When an order comes in, the service prints and ships it for you. It's 100% passive.
This method isn't about making the highest quality prints right away. It's about testing the market. Upload 30 pieces, see which ones sell, and then you can invest in higher-quality prints for the best sellers. This way, there's zero risk, and you increase your chances of starting to sell.
Avoid making huge upfront investments like renting an art studio or buying expensive printing equipment. Focus on minimizing costs and pressure. Artists often spend too much time creating more art out of insecurity instead of testing the market with what they already have.
If you're serious about selling your art, check out my online artist residency 'The Artist Formula'. It's a community where artists come together with one goal: to sell their art. www.driesketel...
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8 сен 2024
