Are You Expanding Your Art Sales?
Did you start using your talent in art as a hobby? Perhaps your work is so good that friends and family members have encouraged you to sell it. If that's the case, you must have some feelings of well-deserved pride. On the other hand, you also might be surprised at your success. Either way, if you have been selling your work on a small basis and you have now decided to expand your art sales, from putting out the word to focusing on properly shipping items, here are some ideas that might be of help to you.
Putting The Word Out - Since you have decided that you want to make money using your skills as an artist, you're probably also wondering how to get the word out that your work is available to stores. Are you a potter? A water colorist? Do you work in oils or acrylics? Whatever your art form is, consider taking photographs of what you have already created and send your work to stores and art galleries. Because you don't want the photographs to be bent or harmed in any way, consider having them packaged and shipped by professionals. Perhaps you create one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces. If so, would you consider sending a real sample of your work to different sellers? Again, think about how the items will be presented. perhaps you could place each item of jewelry in fancy tissue paper, place it in an attractive box and have it shipped directly to the place where it might be sold.
Shipping The Actual Art Work - It might take awhile to get responses, so be patient. Once orders arrive, you'll want to get the art objects to the seller promptly. Of course, you also want each item to arrive in good condition, too. Think of having your art work packed and shipped by the same company that sent your original work and photographs. The shippers will have the experience and the knowledge of how to best ship your art. For example, if you are sending unframed water color paintings, those paintings might be packaged carefully and sent in a sturdy shipping tube. If you are sending paintings that are already framed, the shipper will more than likely want to place each painting in a crate that is made specifically for the size of the painting that is being shipped.
There are many benefits to having your work sent by a company that specializes in shipping. You'll be able to track each shipment and, if anything does happen to your work, it will more than likely be covered by the company's insurance. For more information, contact companies like BGS FULFILLMENT.