20 Ways: How To Make Money As An Artist (Ranked from Best to Worst)

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Hello, I'm glad to find this channel,, it really makes my day. It's a pleasure to hear someone speaking about " artistic integrity " because that's really means a lot for artistic community. The integrity is our vision , if we loose that there's no fun at all, an artist go blind without it. You put that concept in the spot and thanks for that.
About rhe subject Sell or not sell ,, that's the question? Sometimes the less you sell the more you get into your own way,,, if you're desperate for money try get money from trading,,

I would like to know how to make it into a great galleries even if I make an actual living from illustration and graphic design. My work might be present across posters, tshirts, booklets, because it is my job. Still, I have some amazing paintings and will continue creating more. Are the best art galleries willing to accept me?

This is the most realistic video on the matter i see in years

Your insights are appreciated !

Wait wait! don't forget about good terms of use for website , privacy policy and licensing. because basically in US, everyone who bought something have a right to RESELL it. If you don't have money for a consultant you can start with pre-made forms. I take mine on etsy in CortadoWitch shop (commission form, orivacy policy, terms and licensing )

Great! Just what I was looking for. Thank you!

I watch a sculptor on twitch who does live streams of commissions he accepts. All his work os custom. That’s kind of the way I want to go with, except the streaming part.

There are some other very significant ways to make a living with Ar†.Social media is not one of them.Ask me!

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Very informative video, I´m taking very seriously your advices and content. Which other store apart from Artsy is held in high esteem and recognition?, You mentioned other but I didn´t understand the name as english is not my native language. Thanks for your insight.

There's so much said between the lines here about the snobbery of the art world. Just like in literature, you can be commercially successful and still be shunned by the self-appointed elitists. But there's nothing wrong with that. Ask Stephen King whether he cares if he ever wins a Nobel in literature.

Where is your beige friend? The canine view is important. Why are you trying to take all the limelight and even upping the anti with a polo neck.

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Well done!

Digital art are non fungible -do you rule out print sales here?

I have exhibited in group exhibitions 6 times and never sold any artwork via those exhibitions. Some of the exhibitions were a bit questionable but still, you cant rely to always sell on exhibitions.

Brilliant and helpful video!
One question though regarding "art merch"... Every major museum and mega art gallery offers various extensions of their art collections through merchandise, via their own shops. It's especially true with pop and contemporary artists (both dead and alive), because their work lends itself so well to being adapted and reproduced in limited editions, without destroying the artist's image and value. What are your thoughts on this, if you don't mind? Are they the exception, and if so, why? Thank you very much!

Thank you for posting this helpful video. This should be the first video an Artist should watch before setting forth. Extremely helpful.

Digital Artists???

Hmmm, pursue the kind of "anonymous purity" required for the "traditional art world," with close to zero % chance of getting in any decade soon, OR use online channels to make a modest living and to build a reputation (even if that reputation doesn't lead to the "traditional art world" but "only" to more mid-budget collectors)?
Also: the sort of "artist blog" I would imagine would be a collection of small essays making one's core "artist statement" concrete in a series of specific situations. I think people like to know about the circumstances and intentions and struggles of the process of making artwork, not just the "out of nowhere" finished product. Maybe you imagine something different? (I do agree that any monetization of this should be, at most, VERY discrete.)

My experience is that the gallery system is completely outmoded, and populated by lazy, un-modern charlatans. I had a solo show at a 'reputable' gallery in London (the other artists represented were very good, which is why I agreed) The guy who ran the gallery did absolutely nothing, had narcissistic personality disorder, whined about tiny things like having to send an invoice, and asked me to sign a contract saying if he didn't sell any work I'd be financially liable (I didn't sign) There were lots of people at the private view, but I had invited all of them, so he either didn't invite anyone, or he did, and they didn't show up. He didn't do any posts on Instagram until I asked him to. He was complete shit, and actually nasty, but had managed to stay in the art business for 2 decades. A friend of mine is represented by Unit gallery in London, which is in Hanover Square, some of the most expensive real estate in the world, but she basically gets all her commissions through Instagram. So if you can sell your art bypassing the gallery system, do that, unless your ego requires that you do.

Thank God i found this channel. I stopped taking commission two years ago because it just frustrate me and makes me feel restricted and it just doesn't feel genuine.

My advice to artists, - first become very rich and later become an artist... The idea of making money from art is unrealistic and damaging for your art' as you mentally become a servant of money instead of being a lord of your art

Apparently appreciateing art is every individuals right it is artists like us who appreciate art sure how many people appreciate our art great advise u have 😊the vibe so we come to ur forum definitely ur wisdom has done wonders to many

What’s the meaning of integrity as an artist?

The true Artist does not stand out within the bustle of the advertising show. Thank you for your advice, thank you

As an artist with an opinion like any other artist, i think its a load of bs to give any f about the art world / art industry opinion of you. If you arent doing what you want as an artist, whats the point

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I have some questions about renting a gallery/space and run your own exhibition. A) Since anyone can rent and make an exhibition, there has been a overwhelm of hobbyists exhibiting their work (at least where I live). But if I am to distinguish myself and not be seen as just another 'happy amature', won't making my own exhibitions basically discredit me? Especially if I stand there and try to sell my own work?

B) Are exhibitions that I've organized myself something to mention in my resume? And in that case how should they be referred to?

Thank you for fantastic content!

ive just watched a few of your videos and I can't believe how much amazing valuable information you have in them! I am DEFinitely going to watch a LOT of these as they are really giving me the motivation to get my website going ( i can do it!) and focus and make a detailed plan for the next few months of artmaking. Thank you so much for creating these!

I disagree with this. If I (successful artist, who makes 150k/y) was solely financially depending on my galleries (from Asia to LA), I'd make around 10-20k/year. Online print sellings just made my financial status stable for more than 10 years. Galleries take 50% nowadays for almost nothing, prestigous galleries just take blue-chip artists, so.. I would almost starve if I was listening to your opinion. This is a very old and square thinking which is currently dying at the market.

or Museum Studies (as curator or independent curator)

If u already have commercialiced urself on tiktok f.e., can you rebrand?

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Uhm no. I don’t wait for representation. I sell my art at art fairs myself. I have a professional tent and I am adept at curating my work in a way that is pleasing. I am also in several galleries AND I am about to have my own exhibition. I am in the US so it may be different where you are. I can’t speak to that.

Define "soul".

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Lots of vanity galleries to avoid, running out of options locally.

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I’ve had a couple museum shows and was also in the art in embassies program in Washington, blah blah…anyway, I think some artists should consider galleries that work with designers and architects, it’s a great way to make a living while you strive to get in blue chip galleries… My experience is this is done quietly and you get paid really quick, they are buying the work you want to do… most of these clients are collectors, just sayin

Personality absolutely have no desire to play games w galleries / gate keepers knowing how they function. These days maybe just learn marketing than worried about networking.

Is it ok if I start selling unlimited prints while my style is developing? Once I feel prepared that my artwork is ready for galleries I can sell few limited edition prints. It just that I want my artwork to be my main income but I understand that you said that selling unlimited and cheap prints of my artwork can a bad long term choice. Is it ok if I just do it at the beginning of my art career ?

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I'm a former art professor and watched the art world, knew some successful NYC gallery artists. YES-- THERE ARE TWO ART WORLDS...what kind of artist are you? The slimmer but more prestigious "gallery route" respected, less selling, higher cost of art (as the percentage needs to go to gallery cut and you.)
But IF, IF, you are GOOD AT MARKETING & storytelling AND DEPENDING on your type of art you can MAKE MORE MONEY AS AN ARTIST- no cut given away- you manage yourself mostly, marketing storytelling etc. many artists MAKE MORE direct to public, but yes half or more of your time is on marketing, networking etc. Basically Andy Warhol mixed both got museums etc but made himself a BRAND...that is a rare example.

MOst artists are one or the other level, and it's hard to be honest with yourself as to what type you are.

What's the name of the platform for residencies and contests besides Artenda?