How I SELL MY ART online 👩🏻‍💻 relaxing paint with me + Q&A

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Setting up an online store to sell your art is a complicated process! I just spent the last month getting my shop ready to sell prints and original paintings. I made this Q&A video to answer any detailed questions you all had about opening your own online art store, making art prints at home, shipping art prints, and deciding what kinds of artwork people will want to buy. Enjoy this relaxing watercolor painting process of the Biltmore Estate while I answer your art business questions!
*disclaimer: all my experience is on Squarespace so that is what I use for my answer examples :)
Much love,
Ashleigh
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TIME STAMPS
00:07 Intro
00:28 How expensive is it to start an art shop? How many paintings do you need?
01:47 How do you scan your paintings? What apps do you use to edit?
02:57 Do I need a big following to open a shop?
03:45 Is offering prints better or should I just have originals?
04:50 Did you set up your website on your own? What platform did you use?
06:39 How do you print high quality prints?
07:40 How do you deal with shipping and taxes?
09:22 How do you assess the value of your work to sell?
10:42 Do you plan what paintings you want to sell beforehand? How do you know what paintings will sell?
12:31 Finishing the watercolor painting
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[@siambiakdikguite2645]

A left-handed artist is a unique artist 🎨 . Beautiful lady with beautiful handiwork! Wonderful, God bless 🙌 💖

[@jetgoldranger]

Thanks for covering my question Ashleigh. Actually, all the ground you covered was very enlightening, especially your insights on the initial investment of starting a store. Speaking of investing in the future, I've decided to head back to school! Nothing to extravagant, basically just one of those distance learning deals to sharpen up the old skills. Honestly, after walking away from art for YEARS, it's kinda scary all the concepts/techniques I've either forgotten, or never pursued properly in the first place. It's like they say I guess: You never stop learning. Great video! 👏👏👏👏

[@AshleighKing]

Oh wow how wonderful!! That’s so exciting and it’ll be such a great experience! Definitely keep me updated on how it goes. 😊

[@jetgoldranger]

@@AshleighKing Thanks, I'll do that. BTW: I just dropped by your store, but only to scope it out. I wasn't planning on ordering until I got a couple tuition payments under my belt. Then it struck me one of the prints you offered is "Abandoned," so I pulled the trigger anyway. I just could not NOT get a copy!

[@crisalidathomassie1811]

Ashleigh. Thanks so much for this video, a great complement to the first one. Keep going and much success! Love it! Blessings and take care.

[@AshleighKing]

Much love Crisalida! Have a great week 😊

[@TheNordicFairy1]

Thank you for this video (and the one before)! I’m also doing the work for opening my own art webshop at the beginning of next year, and this was very helpful. ❤️

[@AshleighKing]

How wonderful! I’m so glad it was helpful 😊 wishing you the best!

[@karmiller4540]

Thank you for this amazing video and for taking the time to answer some amazing questions.I cant wait to share this and wish you a beautiful day.

[@AshleighKing]

I’m glad it was helpful!!

[@karmiller4540]

@@AshleighKing Thank you again and you are so amazing.

[@anetherealpursuit]

What a useful video! I’ll be sharing this with my artist friends who’ve wanted to do this 🎨👩‍🎨🖼🤍

[@sarakate8204]

Thanks so much for sharing all of this info and links! Starting a shop has been overwhelming for me and this helps a ton.

[@AshleighKing]

I’m so glad it’s helpful! You can do it 😊

[@aestheticandcookies]

I feel the same.

[@sakshidoddabhimappagol991]

You're my one of the most Motavitor sis just because of you I learned so much in art iam intrested in art , panting but sadly iam not studying it 🥺 I wish your business can go good 👍 all the best sis 🤗💜❤

[@AshleighKing]

I didn’t study art either! You can still keep your love for it 😊💖

[@sakshidoddabhimappagol991]

@@AshleighKing ok sisu lots love for you wish you the best ❤👍🤗

[@sakshidoddabhimappagol991]

@@AshleighKing thank you for your reply 😃 iam happy 😊

[@jessicasolano_cr]

Ashleigh estoy muy feliz de ver tu avance, espero te vaya súper bien, me encantan tus pinturas, saluditos desde Costa Rica 🌷✨

[@samanthaplatt1123]

Thank you for making this informative video. It's very helpful!

[@AshleighKing]

Yay I’m so glad!

[@lizikosty1232]

you're my favorite Ashleight❤💎

[@ArtByHazel]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts about setting a shop online. It takes an investment.

[@AshleighKing]

Very true!

[@bangtwitterandtwicetagram830]

A great video to start the day with, thanks Ashleigh! 😀🥰

[@AshleighKing]

Thanks so much 😊 I always appreciate your encouragement!

[@brooklynknight8883]

I like Monet and Van Gogh but I do admire different kind of art work and I also enjoy taking pictures

[@_mohammed2002]

I love your ♡ videos very much that they encourage me to glow and increase my enthusiasm for drawing thank you for being from Iraq 🇮🇶

[@AshleighKing]

I’m so happy to hear that!!

[@adlancn5379]

This is the first time i’m watching your video. You’re so humble. Keep it up Ashleigh😊

[@skyepleasehealwearedying]

this came at the most perfect time you wouldn’t believe tysmmm

[@vladan55ca]

Thank you, Ashleigh. I see that you are not using the Print on Demand service at Squarespace. I guess that you want to have control over the final product: choice of paper, and better resolution. True?

[@AshleighKing]

I plan to use it in the future for older artworks that I no longer wish to print myself. But yes you’re correct. For my first few drops I wanted more control on the quality and packaging.

[@artsecret2986]

Thanks, Ashleigh for your contribution to the art beginners community, it was very encouraging 😛

[@mahathi01]

This is so helpful, Ashleigh! You always answer our questions through your video!

[@AshleighKing]

Yay so glad!

[@bubbles8561]

you're really my inspiration

[@kiki-rose.user-py9dn9kz6t]

😍thanks so much for sharing all this beautiful advice 💖. love you from iraq keep going and good luck

[@AshleighKing]

So happy it’s helpful!

[@spiritscraft]

Thank you for sharing all this helpful information! I am gettimg all my ducks in a row to reopen my shop andI learned so much. I put that printer on my wishlist. It looks like good investment.

[@ordinarylife2343]

Nice, regards from PHILIPPINES

[@angelacomsti8394]

I saw your youtube last night and have watched most of your videos since then. Love all your contents and has really inspired me to pursue making art as one of my sources of income this year. Would love to have the set up that you have too. Your tips are all helpful and thanks for sharing. I love your style too in making your art. I just wish I was as organised as you coz that's my struggle. I took note of the 'notion' organizing program you shared. Looking forward to watch more of your videos. Followed you on IG too. And you are very pretty. Filipina here too! =)

[@emmelinesprig489]

really straightforward video! thanks for the inspiration!

[@DaveUnreally]

That's the Biltmore Estate! Nice work!

[@johnpowellism]

Hello, I thank you for your video on square space and the Epson 9700 printer and I am going to buy one soon.Note, I do everything for myself only that I don’t print my own. Thanks

[@thomashuang9876]

Thanks for your sharing! It`s so helpful!

[@janeswalden1]

Great questions and answers! Thanks for sharing.

[@sara_george]

It's so relaxing .thanku so much for such relaxing video. I subscribed

[@Ivithatgirl]

Yayyyyy love this!❤️❤️

[@AshleighKing]

Yay! 😊

[@finearts383]

Very immportant videi thank you for sharing

[@TheEmpressgoth]

Thanks 😊

[@hawraajalal3351]

Thank you from Iraq for making informative video I wish you happiness in your life ❤

[@jerrifreeman7034]

Thank you for sharing your journey. Very inspiring.

[@almogleventar]

I just uploaded my first EVER KZbin video. And it’s thanks to your inspiration. Thank you so much🙏🏻❤️

[@maimohamed3590]

Beautiful 🥰

[@m_art4]

Wonderful 👍🌼✨🎨🖌️

[@explore_to_the_art.]

thank you so much 🤎this was very informative and lots love to your vlogs 💖

[@anishachhantyal1679]

Wow i like your painting☺️ I also want to make like your painting😫

[@averyruth744]

This was helpful! Thank you☺️ also your outfits are soooo cute 🥰

[@arvidzed4746]

I like your Videos. Best wishes from Germany 🇩🇪

[@Zvzm]

Hii, I'm very sick and it's good for me to watch you. You are so beautiful and wonderful that it adds a different beauty to the video. Good luck i love you🌈🧡

[@AshleighKing]

Much love! 💖

[@mickeeva]

thank you so much for this! so helpful!

[@TheArtOfJerry]

Insightful

[@nicolfabian4669]

Yo necesito un tutoríal de como empacar las pinturas 😭porque no tengo ni idea

[@jcerika9712]

Gracias por inspirarme

[@hannahheart1254]

I’m planning on staying my own art business online sometime in the near future. I’m more of a drawer than a painter

[@SAW.Studio]

Love the vlog! Hope to get one of your pieces soon

[@AndreeaEremiaArt]

Wow. Amazing video as always👍🏻

[@sajurajopadhyaya9502]

Hi Ashleigh, how r u ? Nice to see u. happy painting...

[@AshleighKing]

Hi Saju! I’m doing well! Hope you are too 😊

[@artistinyou8181]

It's a beautiful yet informational video

[@AshleighKing]

So glad 😊

[@lostincolors10]

Way to go, Ashleigh! To share and support others for their respective art journeys is really important and commendable! Ps: You looked so nice...don't wanna sound creepy! 😇 Painting 👍

[@AshleighKing]

That’s so kind! I’m glad it’s helpful 😊💖

[@reyhane-vh8ue]

Love you perfect girl😊

[@englishtalks8395]

Inspirational

[@annette1884]

Have you ever tried taking a photo of a bigger scale painting to make a it into a print?

[@chrishayes4195]

Who do you consider your market?

[@dreamartvann8504]

Wonderful 👍💐💐💐😍

[@ghadhwithbooks285]

Oooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I’m very happpppppppyyyy😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@ashanividumini13]

😍😍😍💞

[@elinasattari4142]

ashleigh your amazing , iam watching you from iran , i study persian miniature and in the future really want to be as perfect as you are🥰 oh, did you ever heard about persian miniature?😉🤔

[@Diguila]

Did you scan your artwork on printer or take a quality camera raw picture to make printer process?

[@Mr.MKBone]

I am not finding the courage to stand up and start my own business But i know deep down that i can do and i can enjoy and i can live my life But i am still way to far

[@rosemarypeace9000]

Hi there here is a question I know the way forward is to open an online shop 100% but if I were to post some of my work on ebay just to see how much interest it gets is that a possibility I cannot see why not

[@riethika4737]

Hi , can you pls tell your painting brush brand name especially that green one

[@tsheringjamtsho2230]

Hii. Ashleigh ma'am, i am from Bhutan🇧🇹 if you may know. I am heart fan of your works and artistic mindset. I am new to your channel found past few days and the videos are all unexpectedly inspiring. Therefore, i had a interest in arts and vlogging but limits with materials. What are basic materials for vlogging and art work to be done like you ma'am

[@brianbraddock6903]

❤️❤️❤️

[@lydiebrival6936]

hello asleigh king so best artis

[@mrsmarshmallow15]

how do I know that I'm at the level of selling my art? basically, if I'm good enough or not..?

[@bernfoster]

You would have a big challenge if your paintings were bigger than the scanner screen... Taking photograph to art is a hard work!

[@strayink1725]

I know you probably hear this alot but… you're so beautiful.

[@hdkaru8166]

Can you give us steps to draw in colors

[@MINATIDRAWINGFIRST]

👍

[@fuzzydragons]

it does suck that big bed scanners are so expensive, make it so much harder to get scans of big pieces of work. 1000 bucks for costs is pretty good considering the big main purchases dont have to be made again

[@AshleighKing]

So true! I’m considering taking my larger works into a store to be professionally scanned too. Might be more cost effective 😊

[@fuzzydragons]

it often is cheaper to get them scanned unless you can get a good deal on a big scanner

[@juliewellshughes]

I live overseas and wish to sell my prints on line through out sourcing. do you have a company you can recommend?

[@dyrectory_com]

👍🏼

[@sun_shine-z2h]

Sorry for this Little silly question Why people buy paintings when they can screenshot and print it ?😅

[@makizenin1840]

Because people want to support the artist + the quality of the Original paintings and prints by the artist will be far SUPERIOR and VALUABLE.

[@riethika4737]

Hi

[@mariabacha4613]

First 🤗🤗🤩🤩🤩

[@AshleighKing]

😊😊

[@brooklynknight8883]

Can anyone share their sketches with you and their art work(s) to hear what you have to say

[@RjArjun_officially]

You look like a model wow i think i am in ....... with you

[@chandanhindustani3712]

I draw painting but I can't sale please help me

[@thetoastyfox]

Hey! love your videos but your music is competing with your voice volume and it makes it hard to hear what you're saying.

[@tristanking6684]

Hey my last name is KIng totally subscribing

[@ditookdan]

Please tone the music down a little

[@AshleighKing]

I’ll keep that in mind! Thanks :)

[@ResidentNotEvil5]

Thought Art won't bring any cash didn't continue my Art class 🙄

[@99xd70]

I wonder is it worth it? Do illustrators really sell well? I want to do this step but I'm afraid it's not worth all the costs Sorry, I used google translator

[@thexyr]

You kinda remind me of Olivia Rodrigo

[@ftemaan]

You're soo fine❤️😍

[@roshanrajiah2193]

Hi my sweet sister

[@mikeschroepfer8956]

I hope your not useing paypal.

[@jaramillionz]

Ur so beautiful i wish i was ur husband

[@no..344]

all of this info was absolutely wonderful, thank you so much

[@AshleighKing]

I always appreciate your encouragement! That means a lot to me 😊