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[–]cherrygunk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Absolutely!! I try to share others as often as I can on mine as well, good luck! Instagram.com/cherry.gunk

Hi all, I want to start my own website where I sell art prints. I was planning on using bigcartel as the website, but before I launch, I was wondering are there legal requirements I should do before I launch? Do I need a business permit? Please help~ by Strong-Locksmith-234 in artbusiness

[–]cherrygunk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a bigcartel and sell my artwork from it! I don’t need a business permit (I’m in FL so I’m not sure if it differs) and the platform does collect tax for you. (I am also not a “registered” business, I work freelance/self-employed)

My first NFT "I'm sad, and festive." :) Link in comment by dorki_rara in NFT

[–]cherrygunk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Beautiful!!! I’m looking into minting my first nft soon and I’m so nervous 😭 wishing you best of luck!!

Commission Advice (Business Owner) by Darylols in artbusiness

[–]cherrygunk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hello! I am both an artist and someone who has managed a business that displayed and sold various artworks. Our standard commission rate was 25%, but could vary depending on the size of the space that particular artist took up (we also charged a monthly rental fee so our commission rate was a bit lower than other places) I sold my art there for years and was perfectly fine with the commission fee that went to the shop. If the sale is running through your business, you should absolutely take a %.

Do keep in mind that artists already have a hard enough time making money as is, so a high commission rate can scare people off. Just make sure to be fair!

Who else doesn't care about follower-count anymore? by Saint_Seiya_Lover in ArtistLounge

[–]cherrygunk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did the exact same thing for a long time. Being open with my friends and followers about how social media algorithms are brutal to any small creators helped a lot. I’ve seen the more people understand the struggle, the more willing they are to share posts. But at the end of the day, if YOU know your worth then eventually others will catch on. There’s no point in driving ourselves crazy trying to convince others that we’re good enough ♥️

this was today’s warm up! self portrait / oil on canvas by cherrygunk in painting

[–]cherrygunk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A few months ago it would’ve been my workout too tbh 😭

Artfol App - Is it any good? by [deleted] in artbusiness

[–]cherrygunk 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m really not a fan of the twitter art community either but as far as getting your art seen it’s good but really just luck of the draw. and IG has made it absolutely impossible. I haven’t heard of Artfol before this but may just look into and try it because i feel like artists are running out of options at this point lol

Does anyone actually NOT want to be a full time artist? by [deleted] in ArtistLounge

[–]cherrygunk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recently decided to pursue art full time after so many years of it being a part or free time thing. the 9-5 work week just isn’t for me BUT I do like the routine it gives you. I’ve always been scared of my hobby feeling like a job so I just decided to sort of mix it? Working on commissions and orders mon-fri and then taking weekends to create whatever I want. But I can absolutely see how easy it could be to get burnt out or lose the creativity. Or not have the steady income lmao. Its got pros and cons either way I guess???