How can I find distributors for my motorcycle art prints?
October 4th, 2008
craftsdesigner1 asked:
I am an artist, my passion is to paint! However I am not a great salesperson. I am looking for some distributors to sell my art prints. The subject of my art prints are motorcycle related. I have donated several to different organizations in my area and they have made fantastic money. I would love to find individuals or even motorcycle groups that would be interested in selling my prints. Christmas is coming and these make great gifts. My art prints can be viewed on Ebay - username (thecraftypalm). I am ready for answers, insights, suggestions and $ALE$. Thanks!
I am an artist, my passion is to paint! However I am not a great salesperson. I am looking for some distributors to sell my art prints. The subject of my art prints are motorcycle related. I have donated several to different organizations in my area and they have made fantastic money. I would love to find individuals or even motorcycle groups that would be interested in selling my prints. Christmas is coming and these make great gifts. My art prints can be viewed on Ebay - username (thecraftypalm). I am ready for answers, insights, suggestions and $ALE$. Thanks!
I’ve got somewhere that’s better than Ebay, in my opinion. It’s called Deviantart.com. It’s the biggest art community website, kind of like a myspace for artists where your work can get expsure and they’ll sell your prints, and you pay nothing up front. They just give you a percentage off of each print. They’ll even put prints on mugs, magnets, all types of things. I think you can make it with this !
Pick up a motorcycle magazine. There, you should find ads for distributors of bike related artwork. Contact them about carrying your product lines. As always, I advise friends to carefully read and understand any contract offers made. If it just doesn’t feel right, don’t sign it.
Another way is to rent a booth space at a local motorcycle and custom bike show. You may only need to do this once if you are lucky enough to find a distributor at your booth, asking about the rights to your prints.