How would you sell art online?

I'd hire researchers to find places online where art buyers or would be art buyers hang out online.

I'd use Fiverr to craft graphics and other messaging materials.

I'd get custom content that appeals to these people's needs and BUILD my credibility.

THEN, and only then, would I 'market.'

You don't want to come in blasting spam. Doing so would mean a quick trip to the horrible country of BANISTAN.

You sell high-end art the same way you sell anything else . . . with a very specialized and targeted list of prospects. You market to people that crave what you're offering.

The challenge for the artist comes in identifying that group or audience. Where do you find them, how do you reach them, and how do you appeal to them in such a way that they "open up" to your marketing?

I think the way to do this is by nurturing one prospect at a time. It's not like you're going to get hundreds of subscribers to your list every day. Your style won't appeal to everyone. Because art is very personal and appeals to certain tastes and likes, I think you put some samples out there (to people interested in art), let folks experience it, and see who wants more of your style.

Your marketing becomes very personal but that's as it should be. High end art sales don't need large volumes, just a few "addicted" consumers (collectors?) that want to buy whatever you create next.

Just my thoughts.

Steve

Hey there! As an experience IM, you shouldn't have any trouble! Do you know the outlet for you to be able to get this accomplished with stores online? For instance, etsy is wonderful for this! Ever heard of casoc sites? Pretty much, you can have a art store for the luxury clientele in certain cities. So cool! Good luck.

I have a friend who is a big time art dealer.

He takes photos of all his art.

He uploads these to his own website that sells art.

Regards

I would create an elegant, attractive site and optimize it for the right keywords. Then create some articles and blog entries about it.

Thanks everybody, some great ideas here. I do have a website so I hope I'll be able to start selling my works pretty soon using some of your ideas.

Try social media like Fascebook and Twitter
and also upload some videos of your art on Youtube