My TOP TIPS for selling your art online (these saved me SO much time)

I recently launched a BIG update to my online art shop: PRINTS! And there were tons of things I had to think through before releasing that update, from sales tax collection to shipping to figuring out what kind of art prints I wanted to offer.

And then, of course, there's the whole issue of figuring out what kind of art even sells in the first place. All in all, there's a LOT to think about. So before you hit that publish button or send out the announcement to your instagram followers, let's think things through.

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[amieebrydges]

Did I miss the part in the print on demand where you said you’d list the high quality print on demand places? I think the video just skipped over it and I’m really interested in upgrading my PoD game 💪

[markburton]

"Products that sell." What a wake up call, slap in the face, that had me hooked! Smashing video, great advice. God bless.

[ivanemeny]

Thank you so much. For me I am 60 years old now and love drawing. I did it at school.
But I was always told no-one would be interested in my work. At last I’ve overcome the negative comments after all these years and I’ve decided I’ll go for it.
So thanks again Kelsey.

[piercetheromance]

Hi Kelsey! I'm an artist and I've wanted to start an online shop for years, but the whole process is so intimidating to me. Thank you for the recommendations and being so transparent with your process. Your videos have been such a great inspiration! : )

[tuxedomirage]

I have to tell you I love your advice! It's all relevant, and I love the stance you take of providing a quality product. I watch so many business videos and even take courses. They are all so repetitive. "Gouge the consumer" "dabble in everything" "make quick no effort products." It's so refreshing that the old and tried way of making something people want and that gives value is still around! So refreshing.

[ItsHannaLuna]

I can't express to you how grateful I am for what you're doing with your channel. Thank you for showing up and doing the things -- it's really inspiring :)

[AriSherbill]

Super valuable, thank you Kelsey. Focusing on what your community wants and knowing in advance what people want is extremely important. Pre-selling products has been a game changer over the years. Brilliant.

[Ghost-ltsf]

Been following you for like two years and I'm genuinely tearing up over your shop opening announcement! I'm so proud of you and I admire you so muuuuch! <3

[Stickyickyobi]

I absolutely love this video because I can tell you love to do art! Selling your art is just a means to being able to do more art. I want to come at art commerce with that same energy! Making money has become increasingly imperative since prices have been driven skywards, but as an artist, I am in a particularly advantageous position because now is a better time than ever to turn my hobby into my income source. I’m very grateful to artist/content creators like yourself who are showing the rest of us how to get where y’all are at. They say it’s lonely at the top, so I want to keep y’all company!

[bernadettehoward]

This video is very helpful I’ve talked about selling my art for years I’m tired of just talking about it. It’s the confidence to even take one step forward that prevents me. I know nothing about business. It’s uncharted territories and my adhd makes paying attention to one thing and one task it’s challenging

[BaileytheIllustrator]

Literally the DAY I started making an online shop 🤣 Thanks for the tips! Brilliant timing x

[lawtskie]

I had to halt my art business because of so many shipping issues and etsy's so competitive I can't gain traction on my digital products but your videos make me want to try again. Keep up the wonderful work!

[cgtang]

I have a 9-5 job and living in the country where shipping to other continents would cost a lot, POD is the only way for me to get at least an acceptable profit. Also, I can focus on my next painting instead of worrying about the packing and shipping and drain out all my little time and energy I have left.

[design-and-beyond]

I really love the new shop and the prints you offer! 🤩 I am stunned at your growth as an artist, and as a YouTuber, I've been here since about 10k subs (which sounds like it was a really long time ago, but it's not, which is so awesome!!)

[meticulous_pickulous]

Always love and appreciate your videos. So helpful and encouraging. Really hoping to start selling some artworks this year and its so hard to gauge what kind of products your "people" would want to spend their hard earned money on. I get frustrated and then just give up again

[sachini.yasasvi]

Omg Kelsey, you're an angel for mentioning everything including how to deal with taxes!❤

[daMEGatron]

This is the most in depth squarespace sponsorship I’ve ever seen, might have to check it out later down the line.

[StudioHannah]

Congrats on the launch! Your work is BEAUTIFUL. I need to do a relaunch soon and hone in on what I really want to sell. I need to hone a lot of things. My brand is a mess hahaha

[crystaltanart]

I needed to hear this this morning. Literally. Thank you so much Kelsey. Am going to work on revamping my whole online shop strategy.

[erinmullisartstudio]

Boo yah! 🎉 Very valuable info Kelsey❤ as always! Thanks so very much. Last year I printed art for an art fair and have had no idea if I really want to keep doing that to sell on my site, or even if they will sell. Time is the most valuable thing we have and I'd rather sink it into perfecting my skills and getting my business shit together. Love the prints, nice work!