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Tips for Selling Fine Art on Etsy
What Digital Art Sells Best on Etsy?
- According to eRank, at the time of this writing, here is an idea of what the top 10 best selling shops in the art and collectible category offer:
- 6 out of 10 sell instant downloads (cards, decorations, prints, fonts, cut files).
- The digital art that sells best on Etsy and the best selling prints on Etsy are wallpaper – mainly downloaded for phones, laptops, and desktops.
- Creators in the realm of visual arts, graphic design, and photography can cash in on this massive market by selling their existing artworks as downloadable files on Etsy.
What Type of Art Sells Best on Etsy?
- Fine art and decorative art sell the best.
- From 2018 to 2019, around 10% more people were more likely to buy decorative art.
Most Popular Items on Etsy
- Abstract Art
- Art Deco
- City Maps
- Digital Art
- Family Portraits
- Greeting Cards
- Motivational Quotes
- Oil Paintings
- Pet Portraits
- Photographs
- Watercolor Paintings
- Wall Art
Profitability of Selling Art on Etsy
- It’s absolutely possible to make a living selling art on Etsy.
- The type of paintings that sell best on Etsy are watercolors of pets and animals under $50 with an average size of 8×10 inches.
Digital Art on Etsy
- Digital photography is one of the popular kinds of digital art that sells the most.
Licensing and Selling Online
- Etsy doesn’t require sellers to have a business license to sell products via its platform.
- Selling art online has become more accessible with platforms like Etsy and Facebook, which enable e-commerce.
Selling Alternative Platforms
- ArtPal is a popular, FREE gallery to sell art and buy art, representing many thousands of artists.
Other Considerations
- Bestseller rankings are subject to change.
- Success on Etsy depends on various factors, including the quality of the artwork and the artist’s marketing strategy.