Artists from all over the country, people who draw as a hobby, and art students!
Have you ever wanted to actually sell your own paintings? ?
As the author of this column, I am currently an art college student, and I have been having a lot of trouble storing the pictures I have been drawing for assignments and as a hobby.
Of course I'm attached to my work, but my house is too small to manage all of it at home...😢
If someone likes my work, I would love for them to buy it and display it! ! I've always thought that.
I'm sure anyone who draws pictures has felt the same way.
So this time, I would like to introduce how to sell paintings that you have created yourself.
table of contents
・How to sell paintings
・What is FROM ARTIST? ?
・Steps to actually sell
・FROM ARTIST also has projects like this!
·summary
・How to sell paintings
①Hold a solo or group exhibition at a gallery
Renting a gallery to exhibit and sell your works requires considerable expense and preparation time. However, as an artist, you can include a history of "holding an exhibition" on your profile. This is probably the biggest advantage. We do all the advertising on SNS etc. ourselves, so it takes a lot of effort, but it gives us the opportunity to actually have customers see our work. It may be an opportunity to move on to your next activity.
② Participate in events such as Design Festa
Do you know about Japan's largest art event called Design Festa, commonly known as Design Fes? Anyone, whether professional or amateur, can exhibit original works and goods. In the case of events like this, the biggest advantage is that there are many customers who have a purpose for purchasing. Since there are many booths, it is also an opportunity to interact with other artists, and you may be able to enjoy a different atmosphere than an exhibition. However, even with this method, advertising on SNS and preparation are essential to attract customers to your booth.
③Create your own website
Recently, an increasing number of people are creating their own online shops and selling paintings, goods, etc. there. There are some services that can be done for free, so it feels like the threshold for opening an online shop has become much lower in recent years. However, the disadvantage is that if you don't have a certain amount of attention, there is a possibility that no one will see your shop. Also, since you have to manage everything on the site yourself, it may not be suitable for people who are not good at computers or the Internet.
④Use flea market apps
Flea market apps such as Yahoo Auctions and Mercari have become extremely popular in recent years. There are many people who actually sell their own works such as paintings, and the advantage is that you can easily get started with just one app. However, since it is not originally a site that specializes in selling paintings, you may not be able to sell it at the price you expected.
⑤ Sell at FROM ARTIST
For those who seriously want to sell their paintings, I would like to introduce the services of our site " FROM ARTIST" from here✨
・What is FROM ARTIST? ?
FROM ARTIST currently has approximately 300 artists and is a service that allows anyone to easily sell their artwork .
We aim to be a place where artists can showcase their own works to enthusiasts around the world, and where each work, whether famous or unknown, can be fairly evaluated .
There are no initial costs or monthly fees. Once the work is sold, we will pay you the system usage fee minus 20% of the sales amount.
Also, FROM ARTIST sometimes receives requests from customers for custom-made paintings .
I'm sure your range of activities as an artist will expand!
・Steps to actually sell
① Register as an artist for free from official LINE
↓First, register as an artist from FROM ARTIST official LINE ↓!
Register as an artist for free from official LINE
You can register as an artist just by answering some simple questions!
*Don't worry, there is no cost to register.
②Submission of works
Once you have completed your artist registration, it is time to list your work on FROM ARTIST.
・Tap " Application for publication " on the official LINE page . (1)
・FROM ARTIST will send you an application form. Tap " Click here ." (2)
・The following publication application form will be displayed. There are several questions, so please enter the answers that are appropriate for the work you are exhibiting.
~ Posting application form question content ~
・Have you posted on FROM ARTIST before?
(If you are an artist who will be exhibiting your work for the second time or later, please select "I have exhibited it before.")
・Please choose the theme of your work.
・Please choose the style of your work.
・Please choose the technique for your work.
・Please choose the orientation of your work.
・Please enter the size (length and width) of the work.
(Enter in cm. Example) Height 60cm x Width 45cm)
・Please enter the desired sales price.
・Please enter the title of the work.
・Please enter a description of your work.
(Please write [description of the work], [year of production], and [whether or not there is a frame])
・Please upload an image of your work.
(Please upload at least 3 photos. If you have photos from various angles, close-ups, and pull-downs, it will be easier for customers to understand the work.)
Once you have filled out the above information, your application for publishing your work is complete.
As soon as the page for posting your work is created, the management office will contact you via official LINE to confirm.
One of the appeals of FROM ARTIST is that you can easily sell your works just through LINE.
If you have any questions or concerns, you can directly communicate with FROM ARTIST management staff via message.
・FROM ARTIST also has projects like this!
FROM ARTIST is not just a service for selling works.
In order to fully support the success of artists, we will not only introduce columns and special features on this site and introduce works on various themes, but also use SNS such as Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. , we will disseminate your works to the world .
Also, starting in May, we will be holding a special exhibition titled ``A Journey Through Japan's 47 Prefectures!'' where people from all over the country can see our works in person, not just online.
Contests will be held based on votes from visitors , and you can actually be in the gallery (advance reservations required), so you can get a feel for the customers' reactions on the spot.
Isn't this a perfect opportunity for artists to have more opportunities to be active?
·summary
What did you think.
FROM ARTIST
・You can easily sell your works on LINE.
・Be able to promote and disseminate your own work to the world.
・In addition to online, we also hold special exhibitions where you can see the works in person.
We support artists with a unique service that is different from other painting sales sites.
Please take this opportunity to register as an artist on FROM ARTIST!
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Author: fuwari
FROM ARTIST management staff. We write feature articles and columns, and provide operational support from an artist's perspective.
Currently studying at Joshibi University of Art and Design.
Supervisor: Shoma Toida
CEO of BUSCA LLC. FROM ARTIST business manager. Started his career as a marketer, gained experience at a business company and advertising agency, and then became independent. Completed marketing-related programs at multiple graduate schools and business schools, including the University of California, Berkeley and London Business School. He also studied the MBA Core Curriculum at Macquarie University and the importance of art in education at the University of British Columbia.