How many artworks do I need to have before I can start a website and begin marketing?

One. Just one artwork is enough to start. Artists love to play the ‘I’ll get started when…’ game—when I have enough pieces, when I know my niche, when the stars align. There is no perfect time to start. As the LinkedIn founder said, ‘If you’re not embarrassed by your first version, you’ve launched too late.’ Stop overthinking it. Put up one image if that’s all you have and start marketing. Practically speaking, 3-5 to 10-15 pieces is a good initial collection, and print-on-demand will expand your offerings, but don’t let lack of inventory stop you. The perfect time to start is today.

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Asked by an artist asking about minimum artwork needed · Answered by Patrick · Art Business Webinar · 2026-08-28