What should I do with older artwork I want to remove from my online store but that might still interest buyers?

You have several options. First, consider running a final clearance sale: be honest with your audience that you’re removing certain pieces and offer a steep discount (like 30% off) as a last chance for anyone who wants them. Since you’re removing them anyway, you can be aggressive with pricing. Second, if you simply want the work gone because it no longer makes you happy or represents your current vision, you can delete it entirely. To prevent deleted items from appearing in site searches, move them to a private folder in your store before or instead of deleting—this removes them from search results based on product titles, SEO, descriptions, and keywords. Your website’s folder settings should have an option to mark folders as private. This approach lets you control visibility without permanent deletion, in case you change your mind later. The tech side of your website builder should be able to help you set up private folders if you’re unsure how.

---

Asked by an artist wanting to remove older work from their portfolio · Answered by Indra and Marko · Office Hours · 2026-06-25