How do I validate that my art is good enough to sell?

You validate your art by actually selling it to real people, not by asking others for their opinions. Grab whatever you have, turn on your phone, start talking about your art, and try to sell it. Do this a thousand times if necessary. That’s how you’ll find out whether your art is good enough - not by posting on social media asking for feedback or sending images to industry people. The validation comes from the market, from actual transactions with strangers who are willing to pay for your work. Before you invest significantly in your art business, you need to validate your product by selling a few pieces (at least 2-3) to people who aren’t family or close friends.

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Asked by general teaching point · Answered by Nick Friend and Patrick Shanahan · art-marketing-podcast · 2020-09-02