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Ways I fund my Art-making Addiction
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items My craving is making art. I make a lot of art and use a lot of supplies. I sell my art to fund my habit. I make enough to cover all my expenses and keep some extra in my pocket, too. I hope this list will help you discover how to fund your own art addictions.
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Learn about Business
Where I sell my Art
Social Media for Artists
Learn about Business
I am lucky that I have a degree in business that helps me navigate the world of selling my art, but still, I like to keep my business skills sharpened and consult others. These are some ideas and resources that I have found useful.
I have a great accountant that has saved me a bunch of money. This is a great video to help you find one for yourself.
How to Choose the Right Tax Accountant (Ask These Questions)
Amongst the millions of YouTube videos, I have found some are helpful and some are a waste of time. Kara is honest, knowledgeable, and tells the truth about selling online. Definitely worth investing your time with her!
Kara Buntin Tutorials
This is a good video on how to manage your money. I have used a lot of these techniques and it has served me well.
How to Manage Your Money Like the 1% (70/20/10 Rule)
Where I sell my Art
I sell my art in a diverse number of ways and am always eager to discover new outlets.
I have used Etsy for years. Sometimes it’s my best money maker and sometimes it’s not.
smallimpressions - Etsy
I’ve had this website for many years and sell mostly art prints and decorative pillows. It has been a fairly steady money stream over the years.
Nancy Merkle - Website
I sell art prints here and it has been good to me over the many years I have been associated.
Nancy Merkle - Fine Art America
I sell larger original paintings here.
Nancy Merkle Art - Exclusive Original Art for Sale | UGallery
I make a bit of change here.
NancyMerkle Shop | Redbubble
I have been lucky to have had this company buy some of my designs and create wonderful clothing out of them. They were great to work with.
Dolcezza Inc
I have a contract with this gallery to show and sell some of my works.
Crystal Art Gallery
I make quilted art and sometimes I make surface patterns designs for fabrics
small_impressions's shop on Spoonflower: fabric, wallpaper and home decor
I have a few of my original paintings available from this site and am still learning how to navigate it.
Impressions at Goimagine
Social Media for Artists
How can you do without it these days? Find the social media that you enjoy and use it.
I have a presence on Pinterest and love to browse so many subjects that I can't list them all. I love Pinterest!
Small Impressions
I have a presence on Facebook and have joined a number of groups that are useful.
Nancy Merkle Art
I use Instagram to stay in touch with friends and other art enthusiasts!
Instagram (@smallimpressions)