No Art sells

I am not here to tell you how to make money. (If you find out, let me know). But, I hope to encourage many struggling artists to realize their not alone. Every artists experience a dry spell. It is a period when customers are not buying their works. This phase can last for weeks, months or even years. For instances, there was a time when one painting took me two years to sell. This resulted in my inexperience in selling art. Now, I sell at least one painting every year. It is not a too significant, but it is better than previous years (previous years=none).

Many artists become discourage when they are not quickly selling their work. We all experiences a desire of wanting something done at a particular moment. An example, is when my second oldest sister wants candy from the store. We first argue about going to the store. Then, she bribes me with peanuts. And, like always I give into her desire of wanting candy. This is the same for artists. As soon as we post our work on Etsy or Ebay, we “expect” our painting to sell within that week. This builds our expectation too high only to be let down if do not sell within our expected timeframe.  

Artists should try to remain positive during a dry spell. The worst thing many artists can do is become discourage from lacking in sales. Discouragement can lead to desperation.  People can sense a desperate seller. Furthermore, giving a desperate vibe can turn people off, thus discouraging a buyer. In conclusion, art should about the experiences of learning and overcoming obstacles. This helps artists to establish their own identity. Struggling builds character and strength that translate into their work. Perhaps, those are characteristics that makes artists become artists.