Why are artists so under-appreciated?
@AnnaAutopsy (705)
United States
May 15, 2016 10:06pm CST
I recently opened up a store on a website to sell my art, but no one ever buys art anymore unless they are a hardcore collector. I don't understand why though. I know most people don't have the same passion for it as others do, but as an artist why is it so hard to sell your work or even find the right place to present it?
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@arthurchappell (45002)
• Preston, England
20 May 16
art has always been a hard sell - Van Gogh only sold one painting in his lifetime
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@irishidid (8688)
• United States
16 May 16
It's the same for me as an indie writer. They'll take it for free in a snap, but they don't want to pay for your hard work.
@AnnaAutopsy (705)
• United States
16 May 16
Exactly! I just don't understand it. I have even put the time and money into doing custom pieces and they no longer wanted purchase it even though they knew the price ahead of time. It's disappointing because I feel like I should just quit sometimes.
@flapiz (22403)
• United Kingdom
16 May 16
I'm sorry to hear your plight. I think technology has made it really harder for artists these day because an art form can easily be pictured and reproduced and printed in a cheaper price. Yes the quality is different but people are none too fussy as well.
I think it would be good if you'll just do an exhibit and ask donations or fees from viewers? That's what most people from back home does.
@AnnaAutopsy (705)
• United States
16 May 16
Well, the website that I have been using has a print-on-demand option where they can either get a framed copy, stretched canvas, or just a regular high-quality print, even coffee mugs. Lol.
I might just have to do that sometime once I get all of my art pieces together, that's a really good idea. Thank you :)
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@flapiz (22403)
• United Kingdom
16 May 16
@AnnaAutopsy Wishing you luck in your endeavours. Be persistent you'll strike gold one of these days.
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@AnnaAutopsy (705)
• United States
19 May 16
I know! It really sucks, but I guess that's just how things are now. At least I enjoy doing it whether it sells or not :)
@petatonicsca (7070)
• Japan
26 May 16
@AnnaAutopsy Yes, I actually compose for my own students and groups, but I try to sell it too. I just like composing, and if someone else likes it enough to buy it I'm happy, but my real purpose is being creative and providing for my students.
@AnnaAutopsy (705)
• United States
26 May 16
@petatonicsca wow, that seems pretty amazing. I hope I can do stuff like that once I get back up on my feet.
@AnnaAutopsy (705)
• United States
19 May 16
I have different varieties. I just noticed art in general doesn't sell very well anymore.
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@meao95 (5)
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16 May 16
I am an artist. This is a very risky field. Unless you make it big or have a good name in the industry, you'l find it very hard to earn. And it's not a secure job either. If you wait, and if you are determined and keep pushing forward, your art might be recognized someday. So keep going!
