Do You Create Art To Sell?
By KrauseHome
@KrauseHome (36445)
United States
July 15, 2019 8:09pm CST
I know we have some Creative people in here. Some who have done Crocheting, paint rocks, paint pictures, do other types of art, etc, I Love to be creative, and find it to be a Great stress reliever, or big help when I am in pain just to give me something else to do to help take my mind off of things.
I have been painting rocks now just over 2 yrs, and really Love it. I actually started trying to sell some of my painted rocks just for some extra $$ end of last yr at some Christmas Bazaars,. with no success. But I am proud to say I have sold the rock pictured here, and this is my first one, and I know the person buying it as she is one of the ones who helped me even get started doing this just over 2 yrs ago.
So what about you? Do you do this just for Fun, or try selling your work as well?
~~TINA~~
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13 responses
@LowRiderX (22901)
• Serbia
16 Jul 19
No, never. But I like the idea.
I plan to dedicate myself to another business soon, I am still thinking
I plan to dedicate myself to another business soon, I am still thinking2 people like this
@KrauseHome (36445)
• United States
26 Jul 19
It can be quite interesting creating things that you know others will like and spend $$ on.
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@KrauseHome (36445)
• United States
24 Jul 19
As long as you enjoy what you are creating
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@LadyDuck (486141)
• Italy
24 Jul 19
@KrauseHome It is because it helps to reduce my stress.
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@just4him (318787)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
16 Jul 19
I'm glad someone bought a rock from you. I paint them but I won't sell them. People paint and hide them here for others to find and either keep or re-hide them.
I want to sell what I write though. I didn't always write to publish and earn money, but I do now.
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@KrauseHome (36445)
• United States
23 Jul 19
Yes, most of the rocks I paint, I just go hide somewhere or give to kids and such to help make their day brighter. I just hid about 50 rocks since Sunday with my husbands help
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@just4him (318787)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
27 Jul 19
@KrauseHome That's a lot of painted rocks. Do you paint them at home? I paint them with a group at the Senior Center.
@andriaperry (118692)
• Anniston, Alabama
16 Jul 19
I sell what I make, I have some paintings for sell but I have never pushed them out.
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@KrauseHome (36445)
• United States
24 Jul 19
Cool... For me it is a Stress reliever and making a little extra $$ in the process is a Blessing
@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
16 Jul 19
@KrauseHome
used to sell things like calendars I made but do not do it now. I still like to create things but for my personal use now.
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
28 Jul 19
@KrauseHome
I am tired of selling things now and if I make something just for me I do not complain about it like others do.
@psanasangma (7917)
• India
16 Jul 19
You are one of the talented person. I was not aware small rock can be painted with such wonderful figure.
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@KrauseHome (36445)
• United States
26 Jul 19
Thanks for the compliments. Neither did I until just over 2 yrs ago, and now I really enjoy doing this
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@KrauseHome (36445)
• United States
24 Jul 19
I am sure that is a Good feeling. I could do other art than the rocks like I have before. Just takes a lot of time to do so.
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@KrauseHome (36445)
• United States
26 Jul 19
I am doing an event in a week, and am considering taking my Crocheting with me since I will be in an 10x10 outside for 2 days and see if I have any luck with any of them.
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@JudyEv (364832)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Jul 19
@KrauseHome That's a good idea.
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@JohnRoberts (109842)
• Los Angeles, California
16 Jul 19
I am artistically challenged.
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@KrauseHome (36445)
• United States
24 Jul 19
Nothing wrong with that. There are other things you are good at, and those you can consider your strong points
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@KrauseHome (36445)
• United States
26 Jul 19
Etsy has never been a site I am interfested in. Too expensive with all their fees and rules
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@MommyOfEli2013 (85808)
• Rupert, Idaho
2 Aug 19
I think it is a very nice painted rock! That's great that you sold it!
I make graphic designs, and would love to sell them....but haven't had any success myself (except a little on Zazzle).
@jnrdutton (3364)
• United States
27 Jul 19
Interesting rock.
I do artwork for various reasons, fun, therapy, etc.
I have tried to sell my art, but I haven't made a real career of it.
I can count on one hand (literally) how many art pieces I have EVER sold.
Most were to family or friends.
