How To Sell Your Art Online: A Guide To Using BRUSHWRK
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- Mar 24
- 5 min read
Updated: Mar 25
We’re BRUSHWRK, an all-in-one social marketplace for buying and selling art. We help independent artists showcase their incredible work and make a living off their art, and we help art lovers support independent artists. Music has SoundCloud, Fashion has Depop - BRUSHWRK is for art 😉
We believe that...
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Art should be accessible
The art world can be elitist. We want to help creatives from all backgrounds to showcase, sell and get their work off the ground and break in. We champion art from underrepresented groups.
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Artists are charged exploitatively
Galleries and curators charge artists 40-50% just to show their work. This forces artists to raise prices if they want to make any real money which in turn makes art more expensive. We only charge a 5% fee.
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Artists have to do too much
It takes a lot to succeed as an independent artist. They have to worry about their marketing, printing, networking and more; which leaves less time for actual art. We do the heavy lifting for artists.
How do I sell my art through BRUSHWRK?
Download the free BRUSHWRK app and set up your profile
Follow the simple steps when you open the app and add your basic info.
At this stage, you can add your artist bio
Make sure to include links to your social media/website and any non-piece specific information that you want buyers to know.
Upload the pieces you want to sell
These can be originals or prints. If you are selling a sculpture or any other fragile art make sure to consider how it will be safely shipped.
When uploading your work, you will be asked to enter the dimensions, a description and the price.
Include any piece-specific information here - can you make various sizes of prints? Should the buyer message you before buying?
Publish your work
Once you’ve published your listing, your work will go onto the explore page of the BRUSHWRK app for buyers to browse.
Galleries and curators charge artists 40-50% just to show their work - this forces artists to raise prices if they want to make any real money which in turn makes art more expensive. We only take a 5% commission on pieces sold.
Ship your work to the buyer!
Great, your piece has sold! You will receive a notification within the app and to your email with delivery instructions. The artist themselves is responsible for sending off their work, so simply ship it off as soon as you can!
Get Paid
The money will arrive in the bank account that you have attached to your profile once the sale has been completed!
Tips for completing your BRUSHWRK profile...
Making sure to fully fill out your BRUSHWRK profile is the key to success in selling your art through the app. Follow the the guided set-up process and make sure that you've included your 3rd person bio, links to your social media, and a full description of all your pieces listed including dimensions. For more 'How To' guides for emerging artists, check out:
How do I buy art through BRUSHWRK?
Need some inspiration?
On the BRUSHWRK app or website, have a browse through the art on the explore page, or head over to the BRUSHWRK Instagram.
Over on the BRUSHWRK blog, browse through art guides curated by the BRUSHWRK team:
FAQs
Is there a BRUSHWRK android app?
We are working on a BRUSHWRK android app, but for now android users can buy and sell art through the BRUSHWRK website, brushwrk.co.uk/blog.
Something’s not working, what should I do?
Either visit the website at https://www.brushwrk.co.uk and click ‘CONTACT’ or open the iOS app and:
Enter the Profile tab
Click the top left report icon
Make your report/complaint
How do I find art to buy?
The best place to find art on BRUSHWRK is through the explore page. Click on the microscope icon and start browsing through featured works or search art selected ‘for you’.
You can also use the search bar to discover new artists by searching for styles of art you like, for example: ‘abstract’ or ‘landscape’. If you find an artwork you like, make sure to click on their profile and follow the artist so that any new art they post on the app appears on your home feed.
How do I buy art on BRUSHWRK?
Once you’ve found an artwork you like, it’s as simple as clicking ‘BUY’! Fill in your shipping address and payment method information and the artwork will be with you in no time.
How do I sell my art on BRUSHWRK?
Once you've downloaded the iOS app, press the middle button on the bottom tab and this will open the art listing page. Fill in the details, price of your art and press the ‘POST ARTWORK’ button.
How do I send a sold artwork to a buyer?
Once someone has purchased one of your artworks, you will need to send the art to them and enter the proof of shipping into the app to receive your payment. You can use any delivery service such as Royal Mail or Hermes.
Once you've sent the artwork, open the app and confirm shipping by following these steps:
1. Navigate to your profile on the far right of the bottom tab
2. Press the top-right Receipts button
3. Select ‘SALES’. This will show you the sale details
4. Press the ‘CONFIRM SHIPPING’ button
How much do we charge artists?
Galleries and curators charge artists 40-50% just to show their work. This forces artists to raise prices if they want to make any real money which in turn makes art more expensive. We only charge a 5% fee on pieces sold.
How do I contact BRUSHWRK?
If you have a question about the us or an artwork that you've bought/sold, please reach out to us via Instagram DMs or email odie@brushwrk.co.uk
If you enjoyed this article, make sure to check out our other blog posts including Artist Spotlight interviews and more over on https://www.brushwrk.co.uk/blog and whilst you’re there, why not have a look through all of the fantastic art we have for sale from emerging artists? Pop into the website to see what catches your eye...
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