On the other hand, an open edition means you aren’t restricted and you can print and sell unlimited editions for however long you like, to however many people you want. Offering limited editions is a good way to create urgency and add value to your art – short-term and long-term. When it comes to selling fine-art prints online, there are several options you need to consider: Limited Editions Step 2: Decide what print options to offer Production, packaging and shipping are all taken care of, and you don’t need to do a thing. However, some platforms offer integrations – including us! This means you can fully automate your sales.

Most platforms don’t include packaging or shipping services so you’ll have to take care of it yourself. Your platform will also affect how you ship your prints. Or, connect an API if you want to dropship your print orders. Generally this means you’ll need to manage the entire production, packaging and shipping process yourself. You can also choose to host your shop yourself within an existing website. Check out Etsy, Shopify, WooCommerce, and Squarespace. Not to mention the ability to dropship your prints.

Platforms already set up for e-commerce are the best place to start as they offer secure payments, analytics, social media integrations and simple to design themes. If you’ve been thinking about launching a shop but aren’t sure where to start, this checklist will get you going: Step 1: Open your online store E-commerce platforms

Based on sales we see at theprintspace, artists sell the most prints between November & December with some sellers seeing up to 50% of full year sales in the final 2 months of the year. With Christmas looming, now’s a crucial time for getting ready to sell your art online. You might think that you need to be well-known to be able to sell your art successfully, but the fact is if you’re already on social media and have any kind of following – not necessarily a large one – you already have the opportunity to turn your followers into collectors.

Selling fine art lithographs