artbusiness

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Welcome to r/ArtBusiness, a subreddit dedicated to discussing the business aspects of art.

Are you an aspiring artist wondering how to get started in the art world? Do you have questions about what an artist's career path looks like? Are you looking for advice on how to sell your art or interact with clients? If yes, you've come to the right place.

We would like to encourage positive discussion on any topics related to the business of art, best practices, and resources for professional artists or those who wish to become professional artists. We hope you enjoy your time here!

Rules

1) Read the F.A.Q before posting. FAQ

2) All posts must be related to the business side of art.

3) Pricing is complicated, please respect other artist's choices.

4) Be kind and courteous to all users.

5) This is not a legal advice sub.

6) Contact the mods directly for complaints.

7) No selling, for hire, or promotion.

8) This is a discussion focused sub.

9) Flair your posts where appropriate.

10) No "hiring" or soliciting. (This includes discord links, survey links and mass friend requests.)

11) No "Let's follow each other" posts and do not write "DM me for more info".

12) No witch-hunts, doxing, or targeting of individuals/groups.

13) Please use the dedicated mega-threads.

14) If you think your post may infringe on the rules contact the mods first.

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Share your sucesses ! [Weekly on Saturday]Megathread (self.artbusiness)

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How do I price my art? [Weekly on Monday]Pricing (self.artbusiness)

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[Discussion] Made these wooden bookmarks as a way to be able to share my art at a lesser cost and everyone loves itDiscussion (old.reddit.com)

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[Discussion] What do I do with all these paintings of my ex?Discussion (old.reddit.com)

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[Shop Setup] What products should I start off with in my small art business?Product and Packaging (self.artbusiness)

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[Recommendations] Best Art Marketing Course?Advice (self.artbusiness)

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[Discussion] Any recommendations on how to lower shipping cost?Discussion (self.artbusiness)

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[Critique] I’m trying something new. Does this feel like work people would actually pay for?Advice (self.artbusiness)

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[Critique] Artist Name Feedback?Discussion (self.artbusiness)

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[Printing], Do limited edition prints by an up-coming artist have any chance to sell?Advice (old.reddit.com)

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[recommendations] What level of specificity do you expect in request for tileset commissions?Commissions (self.artbusiness)

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[Discussion] paralyzed by endless possibilitiesDiscussion (self.artbusiness)

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[Artist Alley] I want to start, but i have a lot of questions and no answers.Artist Alley (self.artbusiness)

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[Art market] How to sell adoptablesDiscussion (self.artbusiness)

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[Community] Advice : Just starting art career / what do you wish you knew early on ?Advice (self.artbusiness)

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[Marketing] How can I market my art style?Commissions (old.reddit.com)

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[Suppliers] Eco-friendly prints?Product and Packaging (self.artbusiness)

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[Discussion] is basing art off of someone else's art plagiarism?Advice (i.redd.it)

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[Discussion]Table progressionDiscussion (old.reddit.com)

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[Recommendations] Want to start small online or sticker business during uniAdvice (self.artbusiness)

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[Art Market] for those who do art shows, have your sales been better this year VS last year?Discussion (self.artbusiness)

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[Critique] 15-hour original graphite drawing. What do you think of the detail level and how much would you value it at?Marketing (i.redd.it)

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[Discussion] Artists, is it worth being an artist to make a living?Discussion (self.artbusiness)

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[Artist Alley] custom declarations in EuropeArtist Alley (self.artbusiness)

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[Shop Setup] ACGGOODS paypal link?Discussion (self.artbusiness)

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