Sell Art on Saatchi Art | 7 Problems with Online Platforms

Thinking about selling on a large platform like Saatchi Art? Well, you might be able to make money, but I need to warn you about a few things. It's not as glorious and easy as you'd expect.
Saatchi Art is a world leading art marketplace which attracts millions of visits from all over the world. Selling on Saatchi Art brings you a lot of advantages. However, you need to know those 7 things before making your decision. I want to you know that although it's a legit platform, it's not without issues.
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[@vozamaraktv-art5595]

Straight forward and informative!! I just created my Saatchi art profile yesterday, and I have to agree with everything you said. Especially with the competition, because the established artists get promoted by their curators and they get to sell more and more, while an emerging artist's chances are so narrow.

[@VeryPrivateGallery]

👋 Hey, yes, it’s not an easy moment to start out as an artist. International shippings are now very slow and pricy. It’s complicated to ship large framed art! Maybe you can consider POD sites as well. The printing warehouse facility of your customers region will automatically fulfill the orders. This way artists and buyers don’t pay international shipping fee.

[@lavoz3940]

I have heard that selling prints is a matter of working for the looters. Saatchi offers them your art images for free so they esaily download and print on their own... It is something that with a simple watermark they can avoid, but for some sinister reason they have not wanted to do it.

[@partycat414]

I’ve been on Saatchi since the beginning. I signed on and the waited four years before I got some sales, I sold 3. That is how it’s been with them for me. A sale comes through at an unexpected time. I some times get 2 or three sales at once, then I don’t hear anything from them for years. I have not invested in ads or even posted on social media that I sell on Saatchi.

[@VeryPrivateGallery]

Thanks very much for sharing your experience!

[@AI-xs4fp]

Being on Saatchi led me to your videos and they have been transformative for me. A huge thank you! I will only add that any big art site can have its disadvantages, such as inadvertently controlling your image. That can be detrimental as an artist as it is all about one's vision...

[@ameliesigra7324]

Thank you for this video. I'm a Saatchi Art artist from 2015, I sold about 10 artworks with their platform, but recently something changes (their website was redisigned) and I notice that the artworks I've uploaded from this change are not having any views... not even my followers can see them in their feed... do you know what is happening?

[@naddydiah]

Brilliant advice, art is about truly about building your name, brand, interpretation and experience and it sounds and looks like Saatchi can not offer that. My artwork just went straight on to straight off Saatchi. I will hobble with my trusted Etsy until ready to fly on my own. Thank you again x

[@AtelierFaux-Russ]

Thanks for sharing your insight here. It confirmed my next step, to go forward with my own shop, improving technical details...! Happy I found your channel and will follow it right now.

[@OjembaozobuKeto]

I was just about to open an account right now then i decided to do research first. Theirs a lot things i don't know. Thank you so much

[@theredpilgrim]

Thanks for the information. I have my art on Saatchi art since year 2009. Saatchiart/Razarts. I Have sold one original artwork and few prints. One sale was returned, I am curious about what points you have shared,this insight is interesting,yes,agree artists don't have any contact with art buyers and art collectors but of course all art online is now accessible by collectors,we have Google. And then I want to mention that the Saatchiart online gallery also keeps promoting artworks. So that support is also good in these times of competition for artists. Loved this video and Thank you for sharing!

[@theredpilgrim]

@Scadster's World I think I am way better there are some who have never even sold any art! I think every artist needs to have a own website too. I love Saatchiart Gallery, my beginnings,my humble beginnings,how can I forget, my art has a place and the gallery persistently keeps promoting my art. About sales, hoping for a Awesome Year with Saatchiart!

[@definecoco27]

Thank You so much for informing me about saatchi art because once I was watching your video I disconnected with saatchi art . I'm going move forward and stick to what is like Instagram or others options where my work can do better.

[@joshuakalmar4646]

We ended up in this situation when quantity permanently took over quality. It is not the 19th century anymore, when you worked on 3 paintings a year to finally release masterworks. No, we live in a very much different era now. Though I'll try Saatchi out, I don't have high hopes. Thanks for the video!

[@VeryPrivateGallery]

Right! Quantity is the new “quality” nowadays. Fast fashion is taking over the fashion industry, fast techniques flooding the art world. I am sure there is a way to find the balance between the two.

[@TODDZEN]

I have had no success on Saatchi Art. Thank you for helping me to understand why nothing is happening.

[@VeryPrivateGallery]

Hi 🙋🏻‍♀️ Now there are so many artists on Saatchi Art, the competition is just as fierce as selling art or art prints on Etsy, Society6, RedBubble... It’s better to sell on your own website!

[@regis_red]

The point of making art for me is also to connect with people. That's why I favor having my own website.

[@ArtkanyaOfficial]

can you tell me how can i make a website?

[@VeryPrivateGallery]

Hi Art Kanya, yes I am actually writing an article about how to make your own website right now :)

[@ArtkanyaOfficial]

@@VeryPrivateGallery actually i have a new art channel..you can check that out😊 and i want to make a website.. that is why i am asking.. do i need to pay for it or is it free?

[@fnthm]

The problem with Saatchi Art does not protect images. That's the main reason I don't want to upload my photographic art there. They need to use a watermark to protect images.

[@702Nadia]

can’t you watermark it yourself?

[@liamsjr3726]

I know a lot artist who are not financially okay, wants to make that little money from there art, and can go by saatchiart to at list make money for the couple of times... The platform should equally give the artist a room to get in touch with the buyers or collectors of there art, so the did know what to create more and having a great energy flow that this particular work connected to someone and he might want more of it.. By that way prefer having my own website .. But I think it all calls for having and building your audience

[@VeryPrivateGallery]

Platforms are like cherries on the cake, if the base of the cake is not solid, just the cherries won't make up for it. 🍒🍒🍒🍰🍰🍰

[@valeriasecchi2576]

Thank you very much for sharing all these informations with us. You explained all the mechanisms behind very well. Can't wait to see your channel grow as you deserve! 🌟

[@VeryPrivateGallery]

Glad you enjoyed it! I will keep trying :)

[@ahmadirfanamizanmohdnoor3946]

Can i sell "only digital art" on Saatchi Art?

[@rogeliogo1733]

Very truthful advise. I'm new and enjoying painting with my own styles. Maybe I need help to know where to sell some of my arts.

[@VeryPrivateGallery]

You can sell art on your own website and social media.

[@africaart]

Very truthful review. Thanks for sharing.

[@TatianaBalashova]

thank you for the video! I registered at SaatchiArt a few years ago but something did not work in terms of photo prints format, in preview my panoramic artwork was shown as square and it kind of was ruining the whole idea. So I gave up, did not post any after. Now started to think is that even a good option to sell art photography and also artworks in the future there? Because with any agency there is fine print and rules and it might be limiting in some way. however the website was recommended by a friend who I trust, she has sold a few photo artworks there.

[@VeryPrivateGallery]

Selling fine art photography is more delicate. If you don’t have already a big fan base of collectors, I would recommend to sell prints online and to sell originals with a gallery. Yes, in the art market fine art photography works need to follow some rules such as editions. It’s to protect the value of your work more than anything else. In some countries you pay less taxes too. It’s a good thing following those rules.

[@diagonalmente]

Hi Mo Li! Thank you for such a interesting review, you have definitely made me think it twice. However there’s a point I can’t still figure out: how to manage shipments, particularly international ones? Every time I have had to send anything it has take me tons of efforts and headache (I’m based in Spain). At least in this point I saw Saatchi as great advantage but maybe you have another advice into how to manage it so it’s not a painful process and it’s affordable for my collectors? Thank you so much 🙏

[@VeryPrivateGallery]

Hi, there! Yes for Spanish shipping out to America it's complicated. Nowadays even more. A famous Chinese influencer bought once from a European site and got blocked by the system/logistic issues. He thought it was a scandal and almost went to court... but finally it was all a big logistic mistake. There are some French platforms (both open and close like artmajeur), their customers are mainly European. Maybe for you it's easier to work with? At least you won't do international shipping.

[@billshelley980]

Thank you for the information. Can you tell me if Saatchi Art allows artists to sell on other platforms or with a brick and mortar gallery at the same time as showing and selling on Saatchi Art? I looked at Saatchi's Terms and Conditions, and could not see a clear answer to that question.

[@gregbridges8261]

This is brilliant thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Word will eventually get around that 'Saatchi Art' is not really a part of the famous Saatchi brand.

[@AnkhEntertainmentProductions]

Just got onto Saatchi art Dallas Other Fair. Suggestion??

[@RedRumStudio]

Very interesting. I appreciated even if being independent is not so easy.

[@NasirStudios]

I want to start art residency, Kindly guide me How can I manage

[@mr.mikesart7111]

Do you have videos on how to promote our POD of our art?

[@Cieloillustration]

your video is sooo insightful and really help for growing art business knowledge;) love it

[@nickysarthome5903]

Useful information. Nice to know

[@Soracilipi]

subscribed! Very informative, thank you for the sharing :)

[@angeliqueroux3017]

The biggest con is that you don’t get to form relationships with your buyers. What if you used Saatchi as a marketing platform instead as an end-of-the-funnel selling platform?

[@angeliqueroux3017]

Do you think there’s a way to slide your fans/followers & buyers on Saatchi art into your email newsletter?

[@VeryPrivateGallery]

It’s difficult to swing your fans to another channel of communications. There are many platforms make lots of money because of this, like this unicorn company Airbnb. On Airbnb people can not exchange phone numbers or other contact info. With time, people get used to not contacting outside of Airbnb.

[@angeliqueroux3017]

@@VeryPrivateGallery And if you attached a signed Certificate of Authentication with your details (website, email, etc) on the back of the frame? Because it would then be similar if someone gave the art as a gift - and you still want the recipient to be able to find their way back to you the artist if they like your work.

[@VeryPrivateGallery]

That’s a good idea of course! But then you need SSL certificates for your website, a secure payment system etc. It is an investment on the artist side too.

[@cliffdariff74]

I was thinking that Saatchi was THE best place to sell because they market and sell for you and only take 35% of a higher price than somebody could get alone...but then you said we cannot speak with the patron..? Oh no! that’s not good for any artist at any age 😠

[@VeryPrivateGallery]

I was watching a video of Equatorial artist Ashly she had sold a painting which was damaged in a fire but she didn’t realise. She offered to repaint the same work but needing more time, or alternatively sending a similar work. She was communicating through Saatchi instead of talking to the client directly. This is how things normally go on this site.

[@kire5442]

Yeah, and I heard about not to make discounts to ruin the value of the works which Saachiart does that with discounts for sales. I am rethinking of pulling my works out. However, I am too deep in years with them with a few sales....

[@VeryPrivateGallery]

Hi there, Perhaps you can make a slow transition: keep your existing works there and upload new ones to your own website. Selling on Saatchi art gives you info on which keywords/prices works for you, maybe you have collected lots of contacts while working with them... it’s time to fly solo!

[@LucidArtbook]

I can draw well, can I sell my paintings?

[@manneckart]

Thank you this was sooooooo informative.

[@davedm6345]

Well i don't think being touch with the buyer is a good mandatory thing, today we need to respect each others social behabiors.

[@VeryPrivateGallery]

That’s a very good point! Of course being in touch with the buyers or potential buyers must have their consent before hand. We don’t want to violate their privacy and cyber personal space. If the buyer wants to get in touch and hear more about the artist, he can Google search this artist by name. Then having your own website is definitely important.

[@rodrigocarmelo9070]

Non artist can sell arts to saatchi art,thanks

[@raybert999]

Thanks, very informative, saved me a lot of time.

[@mannatartshortvideos]

Oh I wish I could but there are more nice artists than me so yea not now just learning. So z I want that art should be One of KZbin. Top account of India because India can do everything

[@VeryPrivateGallery]

Mannat Art and Craft 👋 Hi I had a look at your channel I have a few suggestions, but the most important: current your videos aren’t in HD. It should be at least 1080P.

[@definecoco27]

This was quite helpful

[@nurtucker3999]

very helpful and clear. Thank you

[@robertv.reid-artist1168]

thanks for your great advice ....

[@VeryPrivateGallery]

Hi Robert, thanks for dropping by! I saw that you have uploaded some videos already, some from years ago, some more recent. Are you planning on growing your channel?

[@robertv.reid-artist1168]

@@VeryPrivateGallery yes I am thinking of expanding my gallery you have given a lot of great suggestions throughout some of your videos. . One of the areas I wrestle with is being able to sell online it’s like a double edge sword you want more viewers to see your work but yet still you don’t want to get too commercial and sell your soul in which to get money specially when you’re trying to make that transition from part-time work to a full-time artist. I will continue reviewing some of your videos and use some of your suggestions and see how it applies to me thanks again

[@VeryPrivateGallery]

@@robertv.reid-artist1168 Before you could monetize, you don’t need to worry about selling out. You could always say: hey I didn’t receive money from KZbin how could I “sell out” without being able to sell?

[@shilutilongkumer5736]

Thank you🙏

[@zuzu..4126]

After posting on saachi arts ,where I can c my sketch ? Without getting logged in ??

[@VeryPrivateGallery]

You can search for the keywords/title, in a new tab (incognito).

[@chinthakapradeep3494]

Tell us how to sell digital art .not prints just digital arts .what is the site tell us one of the best site ..thanks ♥️

[@pradeepdewasi8861]

Are you from india?

[@Ian-gw2vx]

My experience with Saatchi is rubbish. They favour top selling artists but if you are an unknown you get zero exposure on their engine, no matter how talented you are.

[@jeffshoket5155]

As of today: 02/16/2021 you can still access a large reproducible image. No security on this platform.

[@arunprakashphenom630]

Madam I'm Arun from india I heard about this website can I sell in this website....... if I want to sell my painting in other country what I should do please tell me madam ..................

[@OoziBubbleStudios]

NIce and helpful video. Can I sell digital photography & illustrations on Saatchi Website?

[@VeryPrivateGallery]

Yes, you can! But now Saatchi Art is very saturated, many artists from all over the world is trying to sell there. I think they have more visits from artists than collectors.

[@OoziBubbleStudios]

@@VeryPrivateGallery Thou, I will try my luck there.

[@VeryPrivateGallery]

@@OoziBubbleStudios Do you have a personal website? It would be better if you have one and market it at the same time.

[@sofiagasvianisf1117]

Hi, are there any artists from Spain who sell on Saatchi? Tell me how to write down a VAT number without registering an autonomo, because sales are not stable?

[@VeryPrivateGallery]

Hey I was a freelancer (autonoma) in Spain, now taking a long break. A fellow artist told me that as a Spanish citizen you could potentially earn approximately 5000 without being autonomo. This is your constitutional right to work. But to make VAT receipt you need to be registered in the system, especially European database for VAT numbers. You will need to become an autonomo and ask for your accountant to register your VAT number in the European system (free, but takes a few days).

[@sofiagasvianisf1117]

@@VeryPrivateGallery thank you very much!

[@gabrielgauvain1185]

Thank you.

[@VeryPrivateGallery]

Welcome!

[@shirpradhan2583]

That was very informative. Do you have an IG page?

[@shirpradhan2583]

@Patrick Prosper Thank you. Got it.

[@chandanhindustani3712]

I need your help

[@jeff6660]

The prices on some of the photography at Saatchi Art is beyond ridiculous... from hundreds to thousands of dollars for photos that, at the touch of a button, can be duplicated endlessly, and to add insult to injury, many of these photos ship in a tube. The artists have the audacity to not even frame their work before selling it. Really some people have an over inflated opinion of both themselves and their art. But, as the old saying goes..."there's a sucker born every minute"

[@VeryPrivateGallery]

Hahahaha I didn’t know this saying! Well, beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, I guess!

[@Music-eo6ts]

No one is forcing you to buy duh ! There's a close button on your browser window, maybe you can make use of that before trash talking about artists. Also, "there's a sucker born in every minute" who doesn't understand that art is subjective

[@artofmiles]

CAn you help me sell my art ? They're really good

[@kenrakimzhan6836]

You are from Kazakhstan?

[@VeryPrivateGallery]

I am from Northern China... but I do look like my Kazak classmate. She has blue eyes and dark hair, slightly curly.

[@katerina373]

Question: if painting listed on Saatchi sells say through my Instagram, Do I put sign"sold" on the Saatchi art page or do I have to sell only through Saatchi Art to shw that it was "sold"? Also buyers can reach out directly to us to buy, right? Since Saatchi lists our personal contacts, etc.

[@mayalinkoa1565]

Hey can you make closed captions available for the deaf and hard of hearing individuals like me. Thanks.

[@VeryPrivateGallery]

🙋🏻‍♀️ Hi Maya, I will! Around half of my videos have edited captions. Some don’t, so I am in the process of getting them done ✅

[@anunnakirs]

great channel

[@catalintzetzeradulescu568]

Thank you!

[@VeryPrivateGallery]

You're welcome!

[@RichardDow-djmrswotchnonstop]

Thank you😎

[@oliverhojas]

Now it is 50%

[@VeryPrivateGallery]

😱 I see the Leaf Group is remaking its strategies. But 50%?? 😨

[@oliverhojas]

@@VeryPrivateGallery yes that is a lot, but I think I would be okay with it. I have around 100 paintings which are almost impossible to sell all on my own and for my customers that I connect with personally I think I want to more focus on making comissions. This will make me a good enough living and Saatchi would be a side thing. I am already making a full time living with my art, so I know how to find customers on my own, but I thought Saatchi could be extra help. What do you think?

[@VeryPrivateGallery]

@@oliverhojas It’s great that you are already making a living from art. Are you working long hours? Lack of time? Busy with other things in life? Then probably Saatchiart is helpful but not too helpful - I mean, it’s active income. Making bespoke pieces is more secure but time consuming. I think the best is to find a way to add some passive income to your income streams.

[@oliverhojas]

@@VeryPrivateGallery Yes I work a lot and it is not easy to consistently find new customers. Sometimes I wish to have some help, but paying a team is not yet possible, but if this year is going well I will be able to start getting some help and pay someone hourly. I am also exploring NFTs which take a lot of time away, but I love it and it is very interesting. Yes, I guess I'll still have to get people on my Saatchi account and if I did already all of this work, then it would be a bit painful to pay 50%.

[@anony5021]

​@@VeryPrivateGallerytalk about transparency.. I sold and don't even know the address of the customer but supposed to pack it lol. Do they give collectors address?

[@tomkent4656]

Avoid.

[@DegreesOfThree]

If you're anti-capitalist, you shouldn't be trying to sell your art in the first place. That's ridiculous.

[@lindseycarr7951]

😂 how you reckon artists get food or shelter

[@DegreesOfThree]

@@lindseycarr7951 I was referring to @3:00 where she mentions 'anti-Capitalist' art. I think she really means something like anti-consumerism or anti-corporate.