Selling Art? Don’t Fall for These Lies, Here’s the Truth

Selling art isn’t as impossible as they make it seem. 

But too many artists fall for the same myths that keep them stuck. 

If you’ve ever believed these lies, it’s time to see the truth—and start making money with your art.

🚫 LIE #1: You Need to Be a “Real Artist” to Get Paid

Who even decides what a real artist is? The truth? If you create, you’re an artist.

💡 Proof:  Ever heard of stick figure commissions? 

Yep, people are out there paying for doodles, caricatures, and simple sketches! 

If someone connects with your work, they’ll buy it—whether or not you have an art degree.

👉 Reality:  Beginners sell paintings, take commissions, and create art for brands every day—without needing some “official” artist status.

🚫 LIE #2: You Need Thousands of Followers to Sell Your Art

Nope. A big following doesn’t equal big sales.

💡 Proof:  Artists with just a few hundred followers sell their work through Etsy, print-on-demand platforms, art fairs, and direct commissions. 

Some of the best-selling artists on Etsy? They don’t even have social media.

👉 Reality:  You don’t need viral posts.  What you need is the right audience. And many artists make steady income by focusing on the right customers, not chasing likes.

🚫 LIE #3: You Have to Wait Until You're “Good Enough”

Waiting won’t make you money. Starting will.

💡 Proof:  Ever seen an artist share their “Day 1 vs. Now” comparison? 

They didn’t wait to be perfect.  They just got started, sold work, improved along the way, and kept going. 

Even messy, abstract, or simple styles sell because buyers love unique art, not just hyperrealism.

👉 Reality: Every pro artist was once a beginner. 

The only way to get better AND get paid is to put your art out there now.

The Truth?

Artists—yes, even beginners—are selling art and making money every day. 

The only question is: 

“Will you believe the lies, or will you start building the creative career you deserve?”

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