How to make money with your Art

How do you make money selling your art and what do you do to start an art business? If you're an artist or creative person, there's a good chance that you've thought about this but how do you start? What do you need? As someone who’s been in the professional creative business selling my art and designs for over 17 years, I feel uniquely qualified to give some advice on the subject so I’m going to put on my business hat for a minute and give you some of the essential things I think every artist should know before embarking on the journey of selling their art.
Xo
Margot
WEBSITES
Society 6
Casetify
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Etsy
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TIME STAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:20 My Background
03:57 What are you good at
05:55 What is the marketplace and Competition
07:15 Who is your Audience
09:43 More Thoughts
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GET STARTED
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PLACES TO FIND ME
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ABOUT ME
Hi! My name is Margot and I am a professional artist and graphic designer. My parents like to joke that I was born with a paintbrush in hand. I started my career after graduating from the renown Parsons School of Design in New York City and spent over 15 years creating and designing for many of the world's top Fortune 500 brands and companies. My painting journey started as a side project and a creative outlet for me to step away from the computer, go back to my "roots" in fine art and to hone my skills as an illustrator and painter. I started posting some of my work on instagram and the rest is history. My work is inspired by all the things that I am passionate about. Ballet, travel, graphic design, color and finding a world of beauty in all facets of everyday life. I hope you'll join me in this KZbin journey as I take you through all the tips, tricks and trade secrets I've gathered throughout the years. I hope I can teach you some of what I know, help you discover your creative voice and I hope you enjoy this Channel!
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[@BarbaraClayArtisticsoulwithin]

Thank You. I needed this so much right now. I was just diagnosed with a rare heart condition, and I am legally blind. I struggled for years, but now I am on great new meds, and it is helping me a lot. I have a lot of energy and my thinking is really clear now. I haven't felt this good in a long time. I was thinking that now I can do whatever I want. I decided that I really wanted to sell my art. I have been an artist all my life, and I want to keep doing it. I was excited. So I made a list of what I needed to do and my excitement turned into being overwhelmed. How can I do all these things being blind? Then I saw your video, and now I am so happy. You are right. I just need to take the first step, and that is exactly what I am going to do. Thank you so much for making this video. It was extremely helpful ❤

[@andreaschlickbernd4481]

You are such a breath of fresh air to me! Thank you so very much for sharing your experience, your HONESTY, and your positivity! ❤❤❤

[@annadfrangoulisart]

Thank you Margot. I needed to hear all this and more. I finally decided to start my journey as a full time Artist after years of creating and not taking my art as serious. It was refreshing and feel like you channel is a very good fit for me.

[@Pointebrush]

You’re so welcome, Anna and welcome! Congrats on taking the leap! It takes courage to take the first step but once you take it, you’re on your way 😉 xo!

[@madelinegrudens]

This was very insightful and would love to know if you have a follow up video with more specifics like how many products did you start with? What social media avenue worked best and how did you tag people, what print on demand provider has the best products for artists? I know that's a lot to ask and I would be happy with just one answer!! Thanks so much for your valuable insight and encouragement!!! You're a real gem!!

[@ArtisticKatz]

Thank you Margot, this has helped me a lot, I just didn’t know where to start, I had and Etsy shop however I started paying more in fees than what I was selling. I need to learn how to make art prints in other sizes than A4/A5 etc, also what materials to use when printing them. I would love to create greetings cards and again, learn how to print my art on the card the correct way. I understand it’s a huge learning curve. I am just so full of enthusiasm and I don’t want to lose that.

[@theresa5168]

Thank you for the great advice. Maybe I can do it!

[@PixelChomp]

Thank you for the information. I just discovered your channel and I love the classic/clean/refreshing aesthetic you have!

[@mrs.z605]

Thank you for your insight! Super helpful and inspiring ❤

[@melaniesmith3080]

Thank you, I love all your ideas and your an inspiration for us. ❤

[@Pointebrush]

My pleasure and glad you’re enjoying my channel!

[@nicolemedina2741]

Great video Margot! Thank you so much for sharing this ❤

[@Pointebrush]

Glad you liked it and thanks for watching! ❤️

[@annevickers3307]

Excellent advice. Thank you so much.

[@Pointebrush]

Your are so very welcome! 💕

[@lisap5615]

Thanks for sharing all of your wonderfully informative videos! Your ballet art is so lovely.

[@Pointebrush]

Thank you so much for the gift Lisa! And it's my absolute pleasure to do so 💗

[@mayuvalladolid5429]

Great content and very easy to follow. Thank you!

[@Pointebrush]

Thanks for watching!

[@awatercolourist]

Excellent, excellent video! This is pretty much how I think about running a business, well, if I ever get to run one 😅. Thanks a lot! This video gives me even more confidence in my thoughts and ideas 🙂.

[@Pointebrush]

Happy to be of help! 😘

[@patriciatolliver4057]

Patty-I recently had a friend who stated that she wanted me to paint a picture for her, and age would pay me. I don't know what to charge. I'm in the beginning part of my journey. She saw some of my abstract botanical pieces and wants something and is willing to pay. Help!!!!

[@shadowguard3578]

Really interesting subject matter. Having a unique idea/concept/ product (like your artwork), motivation, determination, and hard graft seem to be the main factors. Does a bit of luck help ☺️? Anyway, thank you for sharing your experience and expertise!

[@Pointebrush]

If you ask me, I think luck always plays a factor in life. For better or for worse 😉

[@shadowguard3578]

@@Pointebrush I agree! 🤩

[@ellec4515]

Please do a video on ethics. You inspired me to turn objects into ballerinas but that’s your thing, per se. IMO But we are all inspired by something so when we mimic an artist or create something heavily inspired by another artist how do you give credit to your inspiration? Like I want to write a note on the back, inspired by Margot. I’m a hobby artist but we have my whimsical art hanging everywhere in our house and my husband keeps encouraging me to sell it. I may try some prints and etc…. If my inspired idea comes out beautifully and I sell it it feels like I stole it but I love the idea and want to do it a little also, so what do you do?? I’m NO competition to your talent. At all. But still. Your thoughts please?

[@Pointebrush]

Hi Elle! This is an excellent question! I have so much to say on this topic lol but until I make a video about it, I think this video really nails my philosophy > kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZOnpqGuh8uVnck ps. I'm flattered that my ballerinas have inspired you! Trust your instincts and like Austin Kleon says, "steal" from as many sources as you can, not just one, and the result will look far more unique to you.

[@awatercolourist]

I honestly fail to see the problem of being the only person at a party that has a cake. Reeeaaaaly fail to see the issue here 😁😁😂😂

[@Pointebrush]

Hahahaha love that! You have a solid point there 😂