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Art is a highly diverse range of human activities engaged in creating visual, auditory, or performed artifacts, artworks that express the author’s imaginative or technical skill, and are intended to be appreciated for their beauty or emotional power. Art is often examined through the interaction of the principles and elements of art. Art sells best and some art that sells best include landscapes, prints, wildlife, nude paintings, postcards, posters.

You can make money selling art online. There are so many best places to virtually sell your art. You can sell art online from your own store built with a platform like Shopify, u-Snapp, flauntyourart.com, Etsy, Storenvy, Ebay, Minted, Society6, Casetify. Zazzle, Artplode, Ugallery, Snatch Art. Artnet, Artsy, on third-party marketplaces like Amazon and eBay, on niche websites like Society6 and Redbubble, and on social media, and via wholesale.
AMAZON. Amazon? Yes, that’s right. In 2013, the online retail giant entered the fine art fray, opening a special Amazon Art section. They even have a selection of Guest Curators to bring a gallery feel to the digital market. In order to sell your art on Amazon, there is a pre-approval process. Note that only certain types of art are eligible. Original paintings, drawings, watercolors, and two-dimensional mixed media, as well as limited edition photography and prints are permitted. Unfortunately, sculptors will need to look elsewhere, as three-dimensional art is prohibited.
FINE ART AMERICA. Fine Art America is the world’s largest online art marketplace and print-on-demand technology company. They’ve been helping artists sell wall art, tapestries, home decor, apparel, and other products since 2006 and are home to hundreds of thousands of artists, photographers, graphic designers, illustrators, and global brands.


From high priced fine art to niche crafts,art lovers are getting used to purchasing art online. You can also sell art from home. Create an online marketplace. Use social media to build a following. Build your own website for less than and have your art everywhere.
Teaching art online or face-to-face. If you are the proactive and extrovert type of artist, finding students should not be a problem. But first, you have to establish which type of teaching will be more suitable for you. Teaching online courses can be a better option for reaching a wider audience. Teaching art face-to-face allows you to take advantage of an existing audience as well as existing sales tools, without the need to develop neither by yourself.


Applying for grants and competitions. Many international programs, local communities or non-profit organizations offer grants for artists. The aim of these is either to support young artists, promote culture or address a particular problem. Other times local institutions need actual pieces of art to decorate new buildings or give a nice touch to an event.


Writing an art blog. It is true that artists are usually more into visuals than words. However, thanks to online courses and guides nowadays anyone can become a writer. Besides, your blog can be richer in imagery than words. For example, if you teach your readers a particular painting technique, the texts will only have to support the visuals and explain the actions.

Most importantly, find your niche, get to know your art business and find the right marketplace to sell your art. Do not rely on one stream of income. Create an e-commerce art shop on your own website and consider Print-on-Demand products. Even if the results aren’t impressive right away, be patient and don’t sell yourself short in the meantime.

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