When should an artist expect to start making sales of original work?

Not making sales yet doesn’t necessarily mean your pricing is wrong. It often means you haven’t reached the right people yet, or those people aren’t ready to buy. Building an audience through consistent social media presence, email communication, and other marketing channels takes time. People may follow your work for months before they’re ready to purchase an original. Stay patient and keep showing up consistently.

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Asked by a painter who hasn’t sold originals yet · Answered by Juan · Office Hours · 2026-07-14