how to sell your art (online)!

Here are my tips for getting started with selling your art and starting an online shop! Let me know if there's a specific topic you'd like me to talk about in more detail in another video!
Time stamps:
My story: 2:23
How to get started 9:54
What platform to use 11:50
How to find customers and makes sales 13:13
Legal stuff, taxes, bookkeeping 14:53
Shipping 19:56
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[@darksidefox3060]

This is the first time I've seen someone mention the legal terms about starting an online shop. I usually only see the basic info, so this was actually quite helpful!

[@healingarts5119]

You don't need an entity for selling art. Just use your SSN . Don't mess with this till you make money.

[@right2041]

Päå

[@reya720]

@@healingarts5119 really so I’m not forced to?

[@tad5659]

@@reya720 no

[@Sunset_Stars]

This video literally came out on the right time because I was thinking about opening my own little business. Thanks for this ❤

[@JordanClark]

Yay that's perfect!!

[@bethanymason6510]

Me to!!!!

[@Sunset_Stars]

@@JordanClark I know. Thanks for the video! ❤

[@paulinalopezgallardo8754]

Jojo A omg same!

[@hyuckieverse5693]

*Goodluck on your business! 🥺*

[@gasoowannab]

wow your "just start now" talk was just what I needed. I'm a perfectionist so its hard for me to start and finish things lol

[@user-wj1wv1bi2o]

Tip no. 1 made me smile bc that is what I'm planning to do asap. I wanna sell printables first to save up some money to buy the tools i need ugh i feel so relieved that my plan isn't actually dumb phew

[@BarteNERDS]

I've been watching these types of videos for like five months now trying to accumulate enough knowledge to feel comfortable enough opening my art shop. This is by far the most motivated I've been to do so simply from your, "You're never gonna have everything ready. Just do it and allow yourself to make mistakes as you go." Thank you for this, you fucking rock.

[@blm1876]

🙄️

[@emilianachateau]

Would be interested in knowing about the financial aspect, meaning, when you can do this full time, how did you make money before that... etc

[@LorenzoNW]

1) Add up all your business expenses: URL, website, web hosting, materials, fees (in you go with a service like Etsy), packaging, shipping, taxes, anything else you can think of. 2) Add up all you’re living expenses. You can decided from there when to go full-time. That's pretty obvious. Hundreds of variables. You need to decide which path is best for you through research and experience.

[@imtheartifact3629]

Yeah Lorenzo gave good advice. You cant rlly rely on etsy as a stable income though.

[@iemandmusica]

love the fact that you shared your failures first. you’re really down to earth and have such an endearing personality, glad I found your channel.

[@Nicole-wi6ow]

Jordan is such an inspiration for me🥺 like she’s such a hardworking and calm person. Thank you for everything jordan🥰💕

[@vesperstudio]

Aaah yes, I was hoping you’d post a video like this! I am working out how to start my Etsy shop right now so this will be super helpful. Thanks!

[@tracylunamoss3943]

I'm older but found this VERY inspiring encouraging and insightful ...thnx😉

[@paulaparkison9667]

I'm 74 and make beautiful books. I have wondered how to really start doing this for monetary gain! This was soooo helpful! The only negative is getting back on social media. Ugh! But thanks so much!!!

[@esteesboutique1632]

You should do videos on KZbin to show us!

[@SarahSwanni]

thank you so much for this video, jordan! i have always dreamed of becoming a self employed artist, however, i have always dealt with major imposter syndrome as well as feeling really discouraged that my art is not how i want it yet. but listening to your story makes me certain that i can do it as well! i recently launched my patreon i am so happy that i was able to take that step! i love you and your work! 💕

[@pottartstudio6331]

I've been owning my business on the Etsy and started my KZbin channel very recently. Your movement and artworks are truly motivational and inspirational for me! Thank you so much, Jordan! 🥰😍

[@ameliem5556]

I can’t begin to describe how helpful this is atm, as I am working on my own online shop for the first time ! - thank you soo much 🌻

[@poojashetty64]

This was soo helpful, would love a series on this with topics like copyright, international shipping, how to start selling prints if you don't have/afford inventory. Thank you for this video

[@finalgirl1313]

thank you for the honest and detailed guide jordan! Following you through your own journey has made me feel a lot more confident and better about where I am with my art and my art business, and I'm so grateful!♥️

[@mrs.quills7061]

This was so helpful and had things I needed to hear. I’ve been holding myself back because I’m waiting until I know everything or I’m happy with my work... but waiting just prolongs it further. I also really appreciated your insight about taxes and such. I’ve done some research, but it’s hard where to find good answers sometimes.

[@kjdelrosario4052]

I'm so happy for youuuu 🥺💛 I've been watching and following you ever since and you really inspired me!! Please continue no matter what. We love you!!

[@odd_moon]

i just opened my shop website today, then you uploaded this video. omg can’t think of other words. thank yo for this, Jordan. you’re a big inspiration to me and my art 🥺☁️

[@haleyledford7537]

I’m just now watching this video, but you are truly inspirational. I understand everything you are saying. Thank you for giving other people confidence to not put it off, to just do it. We all start small. You are truly a role model! God bless you! 😭💓

[@bradford2211]

“Just start now” Liked and agreed completely. Thanks for the reminder.

[@kawaiigirl3256]

OMG IM SO HAPPY U POSTED BY THE WAY IMAAAA HUGEEE FAN

[@philipafrance]

Thank you for sparing the time to create such an informative video. I'm sure it will be pretty much helpful to a lot of people. You seem to be so calm.. that made me watch this video without worrying too much about the complexity of running a business.

[@kayhong5390]

This was (after the many i have watched) one of the actual helpful helpful guides. Others talk about buying things and cost of items and such but this is the dirty work that nobody talked about in the creation of the business. The legality of how its made and things you've actually done to help make ur business. Thank you so so so so much!

[@samaahsiddiqui8251]

I will try sticking to your advice because even I am thinking about opening my online shop in the coming years. Thank you so much. You are a great inspiration, both artistically and in general. Love you.

[@stardustsky7]

Jordan!! ☺️ I’m so happy to see your video. This is super helpful!

[@sabrinaaria_4326]

Jordan, you're awesome. I have watched your channel for a LONG time now and you are honestly the one who inspired me to open my Etsy Shop! I suffer from severe chronic illness and always wanted to run my own art business in some way but never thought I'd be able to and if I was able never thought it would at all be sought after. But it's been a little over a month of my shop being open and I have 31 sales! You have truly been an inspiration and encouragement! Thank you.🍃

[@x_pat_woj_x5923]

I love how calmy and quietly you talk not like some other ytbers litterally your voice is so calming 💕

[@matildaruvimbo]

Thank you this was really helpful. It just really goes to show that consistency and perseverance are really the key to getting to where you want to be. 💚

[@CourageousPainting]

This video is perfect for me right now! I finally started to understand that I have to keep making art and figure it out as I go. It’s really a process and I’m excited about sharing my art journey. 😁

[@martizen]

thank you so much for your kind helpful and needed words. ive done so much research and i realized that i have a bad habit of dreaming rather than taking the steps to doing. youre an inspiration!! 🏹☁️🥯🥛🌾🐚♥️

[@kara_artwork4455]

This was SO helpful, thank you so much for taking the time to go through this and being honest about how hard it was in the beginning!!

[@chroniclesfromalady8067]

I am so glad you did this video. I have been looking for someone to explain this in an easy way. Thank you so much for sharing this. Very honest and informative. I appreciate your help!

[@bethanymason6510]

HI Jordan! Thank you so much for this video!!! One of my dreams is to start an online shop. I am currently saving for an ipad and apple pencil so that I can start drawing digitaly on procreate. Then, my plan is to get a job as soon as I turn 14 and save as much as I can so I can buy the equipment that I need to make stickers, and other pretty things!!! You are one of my biggest inspirations and this video really helped! Love you!

[@byslowstudio]

I loved this video, Jordan! It really couldn't have appeared in my feed at a more perfect time. I 100% agree with your tip on starting now with what you have and trusting that you'll learn as you go. Hope you're doing well ❤️

[@juliebirge4550]

wow wow wow this was extremely helpful..this is def the most in depth and clear video I've ever seen about starting an online business-thank you sm!!

[@nalaa9618]

In the first year of opening my business I didn't go to a legal office because I didn't even know if this would work out. After that I registered and now doing it full time

[@pira0901]

i've been so overwhelmed with opening my own business so please make it a series!! This is so helpful and I feel a bit relieved after watching so thank you!!!

[@davediaz5447]

Amazing content JC! Im an older man w/many years of art experience but never sold art online, thank you for sharing your world w/us....All the best!

[@janzzyyboo]

We miss you, Jordan! Its been a while! ❤ Glad to see your mini shop growing☺️

[@JordanClark]

I've missed you to!! Thank you so much!

[@ohoksureyeahhhh]

Thank you so much for this video, Jordan! You covered the basics really well and all your tips were super helpful. I would love a series on this topic in the future for sure!

[@anahata2009]

Thanks for making this. Even with broad, general categories of info, it's very helpful. I've struggled with organizing and planning, and this demystifies the process a bit and gives me an organized starting point for my own research. I applaud your generous spirit and attitude that is supportive of other artists trying to make a living from their art.

[@annahein_]

Thank you so much for your video. You seem so kind and heartwarming and I loved hearing about your story. Always helps me to hear about other people starting their business and all your experiences (especially could relate to "just start" - I think following the inspiration is SO freeing and everything else will fall into place). Thank you and all the best and love to you 💕

[@brooksbrooks9653]

I'm new to this channel and i'm LOVING it!!!! The vlogs are so aesthetic and relaxing and the tips are so good!! Thank you so much

[@kellygallegos5853]

I needed to here you today!! Thank you!! I Hope you have continued success hun!! So proud of your courage...

[@marywhaley4675]

I have no intention of starting an on line store, however, I hope everybody out there who wants to, PLEASE LISTEN TO THIS VIDEO. So helpful and such good tips and advice.

[@heatherirwin6202]

Thank you for this video. It made me realize how beneficial it is to keep moving forward on the creative path to get where you want to be. It may not feel right in the beginning but it will get there over time. Our brains always see what we want the now

[@Damacobian]

Love that you never gave up !! so inspiring I am just starting my company too and I am so exited!

[@padmabalaji9283]

This is so perfect! I literally just started my own shop!

[@saralynnb]

I found your video really helpful, thanks so much for taking the time to talk about your process! A lot of people don't talk about the finance/legal stuff.

[@belindahugheslifestyle]

Thank you so much, Jordan! You answered so many questions, and even crushed my roadblock of when to do actually get started: now! That one bit alone was priceless. More of these, please. Bright blessings.

[@nurmaisarah04ac]

Thank you for the insight. When you talked about starting to sell your art online, i totally got that. I’ve been discouraged by the fact that I dont even think my own art is good enough. Nowadays i just go through some for about 1 minute, bcos that is all the time you need to learn from other people’s art. Otherwise, its just about learning from your mistakes and not stopping even tho you feel like it. Thanks for all that other info, i was getting concerned about those. Lots of love

[@ANNA.BOGOART]

This was so helpful! I’ve been looking for a video with so much explanation like you explain! I would like to see a series of videos like that, you’ll help a lot of people❤️

[@witditz]

Thanks for really calm, logical and helpful video. It helped reduce that overwhelming feeling that was starting to creep in.

[@cloversbooknook_]

This was so helpful! I just opened my own Etsy store last week, had a couple sales from friends so far! Thank you so much

[@chinmayilokeshhegde5945]

Just your voice is sooo calming and comforting. Obviously, this is a very informative video!

[@LindaLarsonSchlitz1955]

One of the best videos I have seen Jordan...thanks so much!!

[@GracieCreates]

Thank you so much for spreading wisdom, positivity and encouragement!

[@adorablecherie]

This video was super helpful! I would love it if you could make more videos on this topic. ♡

[@PupBarf]

This video had the best and most wise tips! It definitely teaches and offers the best for your audience to learn from. I even added this to my inspiration playlist :) this is the first video I've seen of yours but I'm definitely sticking around!

[@misterckids]

13:52 Thanks, I’m glad you gave advice for people to be more authentic; instead of hawking their product right away 😊

[@caroline-ql2uy]

i would love to see another video on shipping! your personal process, how you like to decorate (as i, and i’m sure you feel that the pretty packaging is just as exciting as the item itself!), etc !

[@niladri709]

Thank you for making this video.💖💖 I am in the nascent stage too, brushing up my skills, but courageously I've been putting forward my work ..no matter what comes through.

[@kuntalgaikwad]

It's been really good value of the time watching this video....so useful and love the way you explain things 😊

[@drowzybean]

Thank you so much for sharing your failures and how little you sold at first. I am very discouraged but your story has made me feel a bit better 💕💕

[@nancyroseallen1088]

extremely helpful. and I love your honesty about how hard it was at the beginning.Well done!!! Anna from the u.k

[@roelewis7683]

Thank you so much for posting and sharing your knowledge and experience. Super helpful! I wish you immeasurable success!

[@genevievesantiago4143]

Thank you for this video! I’m making the plunge and starting my own design/illustration business as well and am starting to get overwhelmed with everything I have to do 😩 but this video is super helpful! Your tips made me feel a wholeeee lot better!

[@marisspot7677]

Omg YES ABSOLUTELY please make this into a series of videos!!!!!!!

[@vivianeb90]

The second half of the vid starting with the legal stuff and the websites was really helpful. Thank you!

[@kpsfineart-DreamingBearStudio]

Thanks for coming back and sharing your devices. That really helps me a lot and I am preparing to open an online shop. It's very scary but I will try to do my best. I will let you how it goes later thanks again. Hope you both are doing great, safe and happy and healthy. Spring is here in Alaska too. ^^

[@melissalang6848]

Yes! Thanks you SO much for making this video. I'm in that stage right now and make lists everyday only to look at them blankly and still don't know what to do first lol. Always love your vids, and thanks again for sharing this info!! Stay well :)

[@KatieMai]

thank you for this video! i have debated starting my own shop and growing my youtube, and i think this is the push i needed

[@katrenard1088]

Jordan, everything you do is so amazing and inspiring! Thank you

[@mikaeleugh546]

Thank you so much for all of the info! I was thinking of selling art as a side hustle while attending college, will keep all of this in mind :)

[@PotchouDoodle]

Thank you Jordan. You're such an inspiration. I love your videos they are so relaxing even when you talk about taxes 🙃🧡

[@craftyexplosion8455]

This video was so helpful! Thank you!! Yes please, I would love to see more of this series :)

[@ziona1484]

Hey Jordan! Thank you so so much for this video, I’ve been working on starting my own shop as well and this was truly very helpful!💛

[@debsllewelyn230]

please do more of these! tx

[@emily-co2lj]

yess!!

[@franciskabalogh5114]

Yess! Maybe one about marketing on social media/ how to grow a following on Instagram;)

[@debsllewelyn230]

@@franciskabalogh5114 ooooh yes! great idea!

[@daphnielapina4593]

I literally love your videos😍 It's very calm😍✨

[@tracygoh3773]

This video was so calming and helpful to watch! Even though opening a shop doesn’t seem appealing for me, I still watched till the end! I’ll definitely take in some tips, just in case I change my mind in the future ❤️🥺

[@silvaniafreecellwind2844]

Thank you very much for sharing your experience. You are very inspiring! I know this is not exactly a business but thanks to you I learned how to make zines and I dared to spread my poetry into zines around the university. I really wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart your content and art! You are such an idol! 💜

[@deniselim1091]

Really appreciate your video! No sugarcoating & great sharing!

[@drawingintheforest]

definitely would love a part 2 (or series) about the specific supplies and tools you use!

[@rosezif]

Thank you so much for sharing all your experience and knowledge with us!! 🥰🥰🥰 I need to find the courage to take the first step ✨🌟

[@dewalidansyah]

This is so helpful and your explanation is so genuine, thank you!

[@SadieMaeStuart]

Dude you are the only person who has explained the tax and legal side of this! Thank you!!! It’s seriously terrifying to think about screwing the taxes up and owing thousand in April. Thank you for the break down and app rec 🥺🙌

[@ChouetteViolette]

This is actually really helpful, the part about telling your story. I have seen other videos of people doing thousands of dollars worth of business their first month on Etsy, and it is totally unrealistic. They acted like you launch a shop and boom money rolls in. You also talked about having a whole social media presence that takes years to build, which they don't mention. You cover soooo much realistic stuff, I don't feel like you are trying to sell me on 1. How awesome you are 2. To buy your online courses. Thank you for being authentic!!

[@ria41076]

Thank you for sharing all of this info. I happened to find this video by accident, but it’s exactly what I needed to hear. 🙏

[@mushfrogmushfrog]

this was so helpful and also encouraging, thanks Jordan! I'd love to see more content like this personally :)

[@nandiphahanene6201]

This has been such a great video! Thanks Jordan

[@czarinatheacaga4249]

I am so proud of you. I've been following your blog since 2012!

[@fungsandy]

Thanks so much for giving so much information to a beginner and being so encouraging!!

[@twixxmix7810]

Im right at the beginning of your process, thank you so much for posting this video ♡ its been very inspiring and I look forward to more of your content ♡

[@ikrams7]

Okaaay finally someone give me those specific tiiips.. i am glaaad.. finally now i can start my own business.. thaaank uu jordaaan 💖

[@FervyGraceEscalante]

Thank you for sharing this. Truly inspiring for people who are interested to start small businesses on the side. 💞 Just subscribed literally. Congratulations on truly growing on this platform ❤️

[@kayvesea]

This was super helpful! Thank you for talking about the legal side as well!

[@natashaa2269]

You’re so nice and positive. Thank you for this video!

[@bmjones99]

thank you for everything you do jordan 🥺 this video was really insightful & amazing as usual 🖤 hope you're doing well ✨

[@reynaribuabo106]

This was so comforting. I too was discouraged when my stickers was not that great.