Hi i make minimalistic digital art and i am pretty good at it, but i dont know how to sell it. Through a HQ prints in frames? NFTs are a thing of the past, Do i look for a co-founder? I am quite confused
Art - potentially including digital art, too - is the (entrepreneurial) space I would love to get into, either as a broker or a curator or both.
The thing about technology is that makes things cheaper. Maybe focusing on volume could be better but if you want to go sell high you need to create a brand name as an artist
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Selling minimalistic digital art offers several avenues:
Prints and Frames: Creating high-quality prints and framing them can cater to those who prefer physical art. You can sell these through your website, online platforms, or local art fairs.
Online Platforms: Utilize online art marketplaces like Etsy, Saatchi Art, or even your website to sell digital art prints. Focus on quality presentation and marketing.
Collaborations: Partner with interior designers, decorators, or furniture stores. Your minimalist art might complement their aesthetics and could lead to collaborations or sales.
NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens): While you mentioned they’re “a thing of the past,” NFTs are still a viable option. They offer digital ownership and provenance, which can attract collectors in the digital art space.
Co-founder or Partnerships: Bringing in a co-founder could help with business aspects like marketing, sales, or scaling the business. However, it’s not mandatory; you can also seek partnerships or hire freelancers for specific needs.
Market Research: Understand your audience and where they’re most likely to purchase your art. Focus your efforts on those channels to maximize sales potential.
Ultimately, explore various avenues simultaneously and assess which aligns best with your goals and reaches your target audience effectively. You might not need a co-founder immediately; partnerships or hiring expertise for specific needs could be equally beneficial. Stay open to evolving strategies as the market changes.
Stop using ChatGPT
ChatGPT or not, NFTs are still a very viable option if you get hooked into the communities and network a bit. It’s not really the NFT they’re buying, they’re buying into the story of its creator. I mean, let’s be honest, most NFTs that sell for millions are just shit pixel art. But as the creator, if you make really expressive videos explaining your art process and convey how serious you are for the art, you are much more likely to actually sell something because whoever watches it will buy into you, and that’s what you really need to sell.
This won’t be easy. Generally, wealthy people want one of a kind art from known artists, not digital prints. Some options:
- Partner with high-end interior designers.
- create art designed to go with specific high-end furniture/products.
- Do custom commissions.
Remember with art, the artist is also part of the product, you need to create a compelling narrative about yourself and your art, the kind of story someone would love to tell their friends because it makes them seem interesting.
If these are minimalist designs is it possible to have them pressed onto fabric somehow? I feel you need to go beyond prints for this sort of thing.
Like in any type of business, you need to master the art of closing.
What you need is either a sales mentoring or someone who went through the process and can take that part for you. That way you will be dependent on the third person and you have to pay a huge chunk, so take that into account. Without going through the process yourself, you most likely won’t know if someone is actually good at it or burn down your potential clients for the sake of having a lucky hit and getting a commission.
Conclusion: Invest in a sales mentoring.
That will be extremely game and life-changing in every area of your life and you can sell your art to anyone.
It has to stand out, imo. If it’s different enough, it’ll attract attention, attention will lead to interest, which leads to potential customers. Do you have your art portfolio listed somewhere?