Most online artists use Twitter, Facebook and other forms of Social Media in order to build their brand identity, and to drive traffic to their website and galleries in hopes of selling their art. But, selling art through Social Media is tricky and puzzling to many.
Selling art on Twitter can be done. I have personally proven this by selling a few small paintings through @140hours, the first Twitter online art auction.
But, how does the individual artist use Twitter to tastefully sell his or her own art and most importantly, how does the gallery represented artist keep from competing for sales with his or her own gallery? Thinking Outside the Frame, my talented artist friend, Brian Kliewer has a plan:
- Brian will be holding an Online Art Show!
- The ‘Show’ dates are June 9th-23rd
- If you can’t “attend” the reception, you can still catch the show on his website.
- The show title is “Of Flesh and Stone” and will feature small oil paintings of people/figures and cemetery angels.
- All paintings will be 6×8 or smaller.
- Want to see original paintings larger than 6 x 8″? Please contact the galleries listed on Brian’s website or contact Brian for more information.
- All paintings will be for sale.
- Each will also be framed and Brian will be including shipping and handling in the price.
Brian believes in keeping his art offerings short and sweet. One of the hardest things to do with a website is to keep it fresh. Using this approach, Brian hopes to keep his website vibrant and as active as possible.
In preperation for his big auction, Brian has been updating his site over the next couple of weeks and sending notices via email. None of the paintings, however, will be available for purchase prior to the show opening. He believes this seems to be the fairest approach. Good luck, Brian!
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Be sure and read another one of Brian’s clever and successful art marketing tips: Newsletter Art Marketing Tips that Work!
Let’s connect on Twitter, Facebook & YouTube!
To learn more about Social Media for the artist:
How to Brand Yourself as an Artist on Twitter
How to Sell Art on Facebook – One Artist’s Way
5 Reasons Why Artists Need Social Media & Eye Opening Stats to Back it Up!
How to Reach Beyond Your Niche on Twitter
Create a Niche Market for Your Art in a Sea of Artists
Social Media’s Top Stars Share Their Tips on Twitter
10 Tips to Bring Visitors to Your Art Fair Booth or Open Studio
14 Art Business Tips from the Pros on Twitter
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I really enjoyed reading this article. I am selling Ice Art online So this post will help me a lot.
Good luck with selling your art online. If you want to share your story, send it in!
Lori
Neat! I bet with some brainstorming, artists could come up with all sorts of nifty twitter marketing ideas.
Glad you enjoyed the Twitter article. You are always welcome to share your ideas here too!
Lori
Nice article! Found you on the ole Twitter machine, always good to meet other local artists.
Here’s a pretty neat stone angel themed image I did from some photos I took in New Orleans a few years back…
http://www.hinsel.com/hallowsduvy.jpg
You said, ‘local’ artist…are you from Idaho??? Anyway, thanks for the visit and comment. I like the stone angel pic you shared. Happy painting and keep in touch.
Best, Lori
I paint in oil and acrylic on cavnas….mostly abstract and I frame them. I have been painting for twelve years sold some to friends and family but don’t know how to get it out there to the public to sell it. Any suggestions on things I can do? Really would appreciate your input. Thank you!
Hello, your blog is very beautifull ; you have made a good choice.
I am not sure if your comment is spam or not – but, I was at the Hotel Caracassone last year and loved it there. If this comment is legitimate, then thank you for the kind remark.
Best-
Lori
Hi Lori,
I have been thinking about joining twitter to keep in touch with friends and to show my artwork, so reading about your experience was interesting. But then oh dear I saw your work, sorry Lori but your art is not good, it’s not good at all.
Ken
Ouch! Well, Ken…over the years I have learned that “you can’t please all the people, all of the time”…art is so subjective and truly, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Happily, the majority of people enjoy my art! As far as Twitter goes, please don’t let your lack of enthusiasm for my artwork sway you away from Twitter. Its benefits far outreach using Twitter only as a way to keep in touch with friends or showing work.
Cheers-
Lori
Thanks for the RT on Twitter Brian, Modern Marks & Catriona!
Thanks to Brian, Modern Marks and Catriona for sharing this post with your followers on Twitter!