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“Art is too important not to share\u201d – Romero Britto<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

In this digital age, art is a more viable career than ever before. As a painter, illustrator, designer, or photographer, you\u2019re only a few clicks away from sharing your work with a vast audience; the Internet has connected artists with art lovers from every corner of the globe. And in addition to a plethora of online networking options, fresh, exciting business opportunities have emerged for artists, offering new revenue streams in an industry that has traditionally been considered low-paid, except for the successful minority. We\u2019re talking about print-on-demand, an online service that sells prints and custom products from artists around the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Selling print-on-demand wares can be a fantastic way to supplement your income as an artist. With print-on-demand, you\u2019re no longer limited to selling your original artwork\u2013\u2013you can sell art prints and all sorts of customized products\u2013\u2013from wall art and home decor to apparel to framed fine art prints. By far, one of the best aspects of print-on-demand is the convenience of dropshipping. With dropshipping, you spend far less time worrying about the hassle of logistics, printing, framing, billing, and order fulfillment. Instead, your focus remains solely on creating your original artwork, promoting it to your audience, and growing your sales. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this guide, we\u2019ll walk you through the process of print-on-demand and give you tips on how to choose the right platform for your artwork. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for Artists Using Print-On-Demand <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As you\u2019d expect from any business opportunity, there are challenges that come with print-on-demand, including a great deal of competition. For instance, the print-on-demand site  Fine Art America<\/a> has over 500,000 merchants selling their wares. But don\u2019t let that intimidate you; Fine Art America also attracts over 125,000 daily users, and there\u2019s truly something for everyone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, as an artist, you have a few significant advantages: First, unlike other aspiring merchandisers who have to agonize over sourcing artwork\u2013\u2013you already have a solid body of work ready to go. You may have also already started building and promoting your personal brand as an artist and, as a result, an audience that is receptive to your work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you decide that print-on-demand is right for you, you\u2019ll need to decide which of your designs you\u2019ll use or if you\u2019ll create new ones. You\u2019ll also need to spend time building your existing following, focus on marketing and promoting, and ultimately, growing your sales.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n