Artists Often Expire Before Money Is Made From Their Work. Could The Internet Enable Them To Make A Healthy Profit On Their Talent As They Live And Breathe?
Thursday, July 29, 2010 | 4:28 amLots of artists, aspire to be financially independent based exclusively on the paintings they create. The image of being able to Work From Home, in your private studio, and make ends meet is rather [intoxicating to them. Nonetheless an artist in actual fact needs to think this dream through, before opting out of the “real” world, and becoming self-sufficient from their works of art. First of all, you need to decide if you really need the pressure of having to paint, to keep you in house and home. Some artists are happy and capable of producing for sale quite readily. For other artists, painting itself is an act of self expression, and maybe the imageof it becoming like other Online Jobs might inhibit creativity and productivity.
Assuming you have amassed a body of work, and you think you are capable of maintaining an outflow of material in the future. Will you employ an Internet Business or an art gallery business to advertise your paintings? There are probably pros and cons to both set ups, but the immediate advantage I can see making use of an internet site, is the vast audience you will get compared to a local art gallery. Also the assortment of patrons over the internet is vastcompared to those who will drop in on an art gallery. The disadvantage, just like the hundreds of thousands of Online Jobs, will be the initial work and cash required to construct a website, and then the time and maintenance needed for the day to day operation of the website. All the finance, accounts, shipping etc also requires to be done by yourself, which may eat into valuable painting time.
Your website will turn out to be the window for the public, not only to view your paintings, but also a means for them to do business with you. If an Internet Business has a mediocre website, then it will discourage buyers from entering further, and almost certainly stop them recommending your site to other people. The web design, the ease of use, and the extra services put forward, such as Framing, Shipping, and Packaging require to be just as good as the art on display. Another critical requirement is to get your website observed on whatever Internet Search Engine you decide on. Your website requires to be search engine optimized, otherwise your Work From Home painting dream, will not even get off the ground. Your website must have a page one, or at least, a page two rating on a search engine site. If not, you are unlikely to draw enough interest to generate income. However, SEO consultants can be hired to optimize your website and create the attention you need.
If this is sounding more and more like running an Internet Business, rather than just painting for money, then you are right. But let’s not lose focus here. Keep in mind the vision of self sufficiency through art. You need business skills to make that transpire. To Work From Home as a painter needs more than just the actual creative side of the equation. Perhaps some of the Online Jobs could be carried out by a partner who is more apt at commerce and technology. Perhaps some of the ancillary jobs such as packaging and shipping ought to be subcontracted out. All things considered it is still a brilliant goal to have, and the quality of life will be better than many nine to five careers.
However you may have to toil a little harder than you think to achieve it!!
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