How To Sell Art Online Without Having a Lot of Followers (US)

Most artists don’t understand how you can make money selling your art online without a lot of followers. Here’s the most important decision you will make when it comes to selling your art online. Which platform to choose to drive traffic to the place where you sell your art. And that’s exactly what we are going to focus on in this video.
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If you like this video and would love to learn more about art business, I would recommend to check out my other videos for emerging artists around various topics including selling art, buying art, art collectors and more. But if you want to go further and really step up your game and start succeeding fast then you can always contact me on Insta or Facebook.
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[@driesketels]

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[@Luv_brd]

Wonderful! Thank you so much. This is the most helpful video on this subject. Can’t wait to check out the others too

[@driesketels]

How dare you scroll down while I'm still talking?

[@ivanadzidic4012]

Maybe viewers are scrolling down because you're too handsome so they think they will concentrate better on what you're saying when they are not looking directly at you? Just a thought!

[@cobrakingartsyt2893]

Ha how did you know?

[@shinetah360]

You have a secret eye. Now you got my attention

[@calashtrash791]

Lmaaaoooo

[@bridgettebutler2089]

Thank you for the advice. I’ve been thinking about trying to sell my art online and this was very helpful.

[@ILoveSeries1]

Thank you great advice. I’ve sold my art by word of mouth. But this helped so much.

[@naddydiah]

Brilliant advice and noted. It seems your hair grows fuller after video after video with your advice! Keep up the good knowledge! 👍🏽

[@nathan_illustration3616]

Been watching all your videos and taking in that advice. There is quite a bit to unpack but many valid points are discussed. Thank you.

[@driesketels]

Great to hear! I'm so happy I could help. if there is something that you would like to see covered on the channel, let me know... Would love to make more videos that can help you out.

[@rhiajanta-cooper8778]

Great information, thanks Dries.

[@driesketels]

You are more then welcome

[@amandaleahspears]

Dries, you are a charm. Thank you🥰

[@rebecca_8888]

Great advice! I really appreciate that you put all that info together. Best from Germany, Rebecca

[@driesketels]

Glad it was helpful Rebecca! Germany is nice. I lived in Berlin for a while...

[@Luv_brd]

This is the most helpful video I’ve found on this topic!

[@driesketels]

Oh you are the kindest. Thaks

[@simplicityofunderstanding1215]

Thank you 🙏🏼 what do you record your KZbin on and how do you edit it? If you don’t mind me asking 🤗

[@andreaamplified]

I am glad I found your videos. I am just starting so this gives me excellent ideas for all of my arts and crafts.

[@ksv314]

Supremely insightful stuff, as usual!

[@driesketels]

Glad you think so Kiran!

[@tuanleanh6410]

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[@glorywood9300]

Hi Dries Thanks for the helpful info. I'm a seasoned artist, been in the gallery business for years. Closed everything done and am strictly now working on line. I find it frustrating and not lucrative, I paint every day so my inventory is enormous. I believe it is just me trying to pick up all your saying but you speak so fast and softly that I'm having such difficulty getting what your saying. For instance on one of your videos I watched you mentioned the best on line gallery and I could not get it. I have listened 3 times and I'm still not picking up what you are saying. At the end of your sentences your voice fades out often. Like I said it probably me however I sure value your experience and knowledge and don't want to miss a word. Thank you for sharing. Glory

[@corinnepondell5818]

I love your videos! Such valuable information

[@driesketels]

Glad you like them Corinne!

[@lbcreativedesigns9210]

Not this advance in my business but can advise for the future hurt. Thanks much man

[@EvelyseCRibasBr]

I am your fan; you are great! Thanks for sharing your experience

[@driesketels]

My pleasure!

[@robynrainwater]

I love the keeping simple philosophy. And you are very entertaining.

[@driesketels]

Keep it simple Robyn... And not sure if I deserve the entertaining part... But thanks

[@kp34325]

If I had to meet you in person and you were this passionate talking. I think It would be like sitting beside a burning star ;) You would do great in some acting roles good sir.

[@driesketels]

Acting... Hollywood would never take me... Perhaps in a different life.

[@Fas_PR]

your a funny guy subbed, keep it up brother and thanks for the great info

[@driesketels]

Thanks for the sub!

[@rusticagenerica]

May God bless you for highlighting the freaking cost of the damn complexity, for funicular's sake.

[@driesketels]

the cost of complexity is real. Love your comments.

[@Crazy_Sue]

I give you a like not only for the great video, but also your amazing hair!

[@driesketels]

You're the best!

[@shashibharatiart3081]

Thank you so much for artist help these information are really helpful..god bless you

[@driesketels]

My pleasure 😊

[@sarahdreamworks1550]

Where are you been Mann... Thank you very much.. Don't know why I got confidence after watching your videos (I am watching your videos whole night)... You are very inspiring.. Thank you very much for helping... Yes I can do it.. Thank you... I will start painting again (actually I stopped painting because I am in lot of stress about my future, I didn't find anyone like you to guide...) thank you.. I mean it...

[@driesketels]

Oh this makes me very happy. I'm glad I can help. See you around. 😊😁🙏 You can do it

[@sarahdreamworks1550]

@@driesketels thank you... Yes I can do it...😁

[@tuanleanh6410]

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[@fjfja9479]

Hi! Dries, first off I would like to say I am a fan of your work and your channel. I especially like to read the comments. So much information in the comments if you pay attention. I do not want this message to be ill-received . It is coming from concerns I am having regarding the issues you thoughtfully covered in this video and the decisions I make right now. I have been fortunate enough to have had a couple of great articles published about my work and myself in major publications. I sell mostly via word of mouth, I do have some work in a gallery in NYC. Its not enough. I need to grab the bull by the horns and do it myself with maybe some help from a media company. Sorry for long message but its important that this information is include in order to make point . I listened intently to this video and I feel left confused. There is a lot of good info that really helps. The confusion comes in when I listen again and realize that the video tells me (just me, subjective) what not to do. Example; The beginning of the video it seemed Instagram was a not so good thing. And the same instagram is a good thing by the end of video. This confused me. Please know that i do not mean any disrespect to you . As i mentioned earlier i am a fan of your work and your channel.. if any fellow artists can help can help me "get It' i would appreciate it. Thank you :)

[@angeliqueroux3017]

Sorry that this is late. 🌻 It’s a yes for Instagram, just don't focus on it so much that you become an influencer (buy expensive camera gear, take hours to edit photos) and forget to make art.

[@furnifur]

I see what your describing isn’t my situation. My issue is more that I had to split my name. I have gone by Furnifur since 2006 and I was a partner on YT back in the day not anymore and I do not have a art YT account. I have two IG’ and just started my art fcbk so I can make my main Fcbk private again. I am almost done my website but in trying to load my photos to all these sites ( I just signed up on Deviant) I barely have time to create and because I am uploading one by one to each site with descriptions and hashtags I worry for those who are New they see my old stuff out of order from the new and maybe they won’t stay. Anything or place you think I should tackle first? The website?

[@sketchyline8740]

First time I dislike a video and I want to explain "why"! For a constructive Criticism or a stage gate solution. I have short attention span thing. I didn't get a thing from my intent in the title and watching 3 time the video. Get to the point fast and visual suport. The guy seam honest and passionate.

[@driesketels]

Thanks for your feedback... Try to get to the point faster. Noted. Have a great day.

[@Novacynthia]

🦋Packed with good points~ and clear strategy for choosing a platform~ Thank You 💖 Love your cra~Zy Humor!! Smiles NoVa

[@driesketels]

Glad it was helpful Nova

[@jonnytrashsounds]

Bedankt Dries.. Perfect!

[@driesketels]

Nederland of België?

[@jonnytrashsounds]

@@driesketels I lived in Amsterdam for 8 years. Ik praat well goed Nederlands.

[@thecommentschannel3548]

LOVE your content, would adore it even more if the closes captions where available (the one KZbin automatically generates). Thanks :)

[@driesketels]

Are those automatic ones not available? Normally the automatic ones should be available I think. I will check it. Thanks

[@driesketels]

Just checked it and captions are on so normally KZbin should create automatic captions not sure why it's not available for you.

[@thecommentschannel3548]

@@driesketels ok just checked, it appears on the tv. I'm projecting from my phone and in there I did not see the option, thanks

[@TaylerLW]

I always appreciate your videos. I’ve finally got a website at least started now and plan on expanding more of myself in my social media. I honestly focus most of my energy on Instagram since I have the most interaction there compared to my other social media handles. I’ve been interested in starting a KZbin and currently only have one simple video on my profile about my latest solo show. That being said, any advice for being an artist on KZbin?

[@driesketels]

That is awesome! It makes me happy to see you moving forward. I've been thinking about making some videos for artists on KZbin (so far I just have one) Yes I def. have some advice. What do you want to know. What questions do you have about KZbin for artists? What is holding you back for uploading more stuff on KZbin?

[@TaylerLW]

@@driesketels well the main big thing is recording device and editing. I currently only have my phone and use kinemaster to edit on my phone since it’s free. That holds me back a little. Also I’m unsure what I can bring of value? Like my artwork is valuable and I can do tutorials here and there, maybe have some skill share videos for some more in-depth turtorials on how I make my work. I can also show Timelapses of my work and talk about my process/ideas/concept building but I’m not sure if that’s enough?

[@driesketels]

Well you will never be sure enough until you do it. You can only know by posting and looking at the feedback. For the material things. I think I could do that indeed. I already covered it for a couple of minutes in another KZbin video I posted called 5 things you need to know before starting a KZbin art channel. It's this one over here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKqYeGR5hNF4nrc Let me know what you think. For the topics I do believe some how to tutorial videos about the art making process can do extremely well indeed.

[@TaylerLW]

@@driesketels thank you again! As always you are such a helpful well of knowledge and experience! I’ll absolutely check out that video! If it is alright with you maybe I can shoot you an email and talk more about what I’m currently doing and areas I can improve? Let me know! Thanks again!

[@driesketels]

Yes you're welcome to send me an email or message on IG or something.

[@rusticagenerica]

I just liked your freaking video.

[@driesketels]

You did... that's awesome. Thanks... You know what. I just liked your freaking comment.

[@samanthalewin4397]

I would love to sell my artwork. Any advice is welcome

[@gdeeddh]

I just saw your video now ..ha ha.... helpful...I'm a portrait artist

[@driesketels]

I'm very happy to hear that. See you around.

[@gutsandgrittv5076]

Not being creepy but I just noticed you have awesome eyes🤭. Great vid. Thank you

[@giancarlodelgrande3949]

I need to ask you, I finally took courage and I will start to sell my art, BUT... sell it with the fame on it or just the painting without it?

[@angelheartstudios7646]

Without, until you have a show maybe? People usually like to choose their own frame that suits their style and esthetic.

[@bridgettebutler2089]

“Which would give you some good karma” 🤣🤣

[@animationscreations3589]

Thank you.

[@driesketels]

You're welcome!

[@radhakrsnasbhakta5755]

thank you! :)

[@driesketels]

you are welcome

[@maluribeiro3106]

What do you mean connect with the next stars (around min. 16)? Like should I follow them? What do you mean? Where are those hashtags? in gallery pages? So to clarify, I'm trying to find out where are these hashtags of the next stars, how to find these rising stars - and connect on what level? Befriend them by following? ---- Do you think it's bad practice to put a hashtag of an artist we identify with or feel we're connected by the same types of searches? And is it bad practice to hashtag or tag a gallery one feels has work in the same vein as ours? - so may of these videos say almost the same thing! ... I don't understand what you say at min. 18:40+ "Instead of posting in Instagram, you should be ...."

[@driesketels]

I'm sorry that I don't have the time to clarify my videos in the comments but I do have the feeling that your questions about hashtags will be solved by my video entitled '7 minute guide to instagram hashtags for artists'

[@dougarnold7955]

Thanks.

[@driesketels]

You're welcome

[@sorinbalaj7583]

Thank you man I hope I am an early bird 🦅

[@driesketels]

I hope so too!

[@monikazimovaart]

I know it's a struggle but photos with a real camera are something else... There is a real difference between it and the phone. And I do not spend any money on it. Because I have a free version of an edit programe and I have already had the camera. It's really not that expensive as you make it to be.

[@driesketels]

You might be underestimating the cost of complexity darling.

[@mkorpalart]

I've started a KZbin channel this week but oh my I'm not great in front of the camera 🤣🙊🙈

[@driesketels]

You can do it! Nobody is... Look at my first KZbin videos. They are a mess :)

[@mkorpalart]

@@driesketels I will check them out haha , I'm just a little boring 🙈 I hope it will improve ... Thank you w

[@driesketels]

Everybody is boring from their own personal stand point. Obviously because you've been spending so much time with yourself you eventually become bored with yourself. But others who don't know you might think you're awesome. Let others be the judge.

[@tuanleanh6410]

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[@angelheartstudios7646]

"Whatever shizzles" 📈📈📈📈

[@driesketels]

hehehe... :)

[@Dynamitemedina]

I feel like my photos have been coming up so much better since I've been using an actual camera

[@Dynamitemedina]

Granted I don't do too much post processing I just try to take the perfect shot

[@driesketels]

Totally understand you there... You might want to take a look into post editing though, you are losing on a lot of real estate like that.

[@bykat8866]

I'm glad you asked 😂😂😂❤️😂❣️

[@driesketels]

Oh yeah, I remember that joke... It's been a while. I should do that one again in an upcoming video or something. Thanks for the reminder.

[@rusticagenerica]

I need your personal help to sell my not-yet-award-winning Art.

[@driesketels]

Send me a message on IG... At this moment I'm very busy so it will likely take a week or two before I answer but I will answer in the end and help you out for sure.

[@rusticagenerica]

@@driesketels Waou !!! That's Massive !! Much appreciated :) and honored.

[@anastasiiadashkevych1504]

I'm in )

[@driesketels]

You're in?

[@anastasiiadashkevych1504]

Now on the waiting list 🎉

[@hilarylhahn1089]

omg! I have a ton of followers from Malibu

[@TalcimeLowKey]

Hey I man I hope the KZbin algorithm does your channel justice for this type of content your putting out

[@driesketels]

That's very kind of you to say. Thanks

[@ldstudios3138]

you guessed it after a while I just stopped doing that* lol! plot twist

[@driesketels]

haha :)

[@hypnotizedbeatzz8744]

hey

[@driesketels]

Hey

[@hypnotizedbeatzz8744]

@@driesketels cool vid..my friend...im starting an amazon account..and im also an artist

[@crystalmarshall6127]

what do you do when your account is shadow banned and your posts get barely and engagement and your posts are good??

[@driesketels]

What did you do to get shadowbanned?

[@crystalmarshall6127]

@@driesketels Not quite sure but every post or story is affected so it leaves a not so good impression to visitors looking at my account.

[@driesketels]

What did you do that is considered something that's not ethical or against the guidelines of IG? And how do you know that your shadow banned?

[@crystalmarshall6127]

@@driesketels That's the thing I did nothing at all which is weird.

[@driesketels]

And how do you know with certainty that you are shadow banned?

[@miminieillustration7066]

Hi Dries! I find your account 2 days ago and wacth a few your videos.. But I exhausted... Too much talking and barely say something ... I still wanna learn about your experiences.. But come on... Theese videos too long.. I'm an attorney in full time.. I wanna do art and learn something from you ... I watch too much and learn too little.. I dont have enough time for this much long videos ... Please be merciful😭 Please hear my cry🤧

[@amyg8792]

I thought you meant like none or very little followers. 30,000 is great. I don't have social media.

[@driesketels]

Is there a specific reason you don't have social media or not really?

[@florenciabruck]

out sponsorship because KZbin now enforces sponsorship anyways you want it or not. at least you make money. right now they put sponsorship every 3 minutes of video, very annoying.

[@driesketels]

I'm not sure if I understand you correctly... Are you offering something? What do you mean with youtube enforces sponsorship?

[@fryfrom98]

my dude spent the first 15 mins to say dont use facebook or instagram talk to journalists but not to sell art?? but asks to like video before providing any value.

[@driesketels]

well I guess I'm not going to be seeing you again any time soon. Ciao ciao

[@TanyaOwens]

What the hell is he talking about? Dude there are art based photographers. So should one use cheap paints and paper to make "fine art" or use archival paints and canvas? -- #Clickbait

[@driesketels]

?

[@itachi8006]

I dont get how everything he says its not to do anything but yet hes talking about helping us sell art🤣dislike

[@driesketels]

Happy new year.

[@robbiengall]

I've watched some of your videos, baited by the titles. I can't understand how anyone can find any useful hints in all that talking. There's no much negativity, confusing information, and injecting people with doubts, that it may cause more damage to a fresh artist's self-confidence then do good. You mainly talk about yourself and what you're going to say, but you never really get to the point. All you really said in this 20 min long video is: use Instagram and YT to promote. FFS everyone knows it! Your self-obsession is impressive though. I usually don't leave negative comments under influencer's videos, but what you're saying is just misleading and demotivating. So, fellow artists, be warned. There are better sources and pieces of advice out there on YT.

[@driesketels]

Wow that's a negative comment, I hope you're okay!

[@joeroachex]

Bull

[@driesketels]

?

[@tdp7957]

You talk a whole lot of nothing

[@driesketels]

Thanks for your feedback... Hope you find something more interesting and better on KZbin. Cheers.

[@0ErikaAir0]

Your accent makes me wish I were a homosexual...

[@driesketels]

Hahaha, that's funny... Never thought much of my accent.

[@lbcreativedesigns9210]

Not this advance in my business but can advise for the future hurt. Thanks much man

[@lbcreativedesigns9210]

Not this advance in my business but can advise for the future hurt. Thanks much man