Looking for design inspiration?   Browse our curated collections!

Return to Main Discussion Page
Discussion Quote Icon

Discussion

Main Menu | Search Discussions

Search Discussions
 
 

Camille Darthout

9 Years Ago

How Do I Sell Originals Only

Dear all, Hi !

I'm a french newbie here, and I have a little hard time to understand correctly the terms of use of the conditions for Artists.
I do mediumnic - intuitive healing art and I only want to sell my original acrylic - oil paintings.
I want to keep my rights on my paintings and I don't really know how to set everyhthing correctly.
I am not interested in selling prints of my work. At least, not for now.

Could you please help me understand a little bit more (in a simpler way) ?
I tried to read other posts on it but I still don't quite get it.
Do FAA still owns rights of my art ? or only the picture of this original I set for sell ?
Also, if I understand correctly, FAA does not get any commission on originals ? So I guess that this website is working only the commissions done on prints.
Will they allow that I don't see prints on originals ?

Sorryyyy for all those questions !!
And many many thanks for those kind of you that willtake time to clarify this to me !

Reply Order

Post Reply
 

J REIFSNYDER

9 Years Ago

No, FAA doesn't own the rights to your art, you do. They do not take a commission on originals. Yes, you can sell just originals but you will prob be back in the search since you're not selling prints of your paintings. People contact you directly if they want to buy a painting, FAA does not deal with the originals at all, it's totally your responsibility.
Upload your art. Fill out the box for originals, then delete the prices that show up for prints or don't put any prices in the boxes - nothing will show unless you put a price in the box for prints, cards or phones. So just leave the prices blank except for the original. You can explain about the painting in the description and you might want to activate the preview since you're selling the original so people can look at it up close. You might want to make galleries for your paintings if there are different subjects. Hope this helps -

 

Camille Darthout

9 Years Ago

Hi J,

Many many thanks for your explanation !
This helps a lot !

Have a lovely evening,
Cam

 

Floyd Snyder

9 Years Ago

C, you should also know that FAA is all geared up to sell prints, not originals. There are some people here that report they do fine selling originals, but I have only seen one or two who have said that.

I sell signed and numbered, limited Editions and have several of them listed here but I have never even had an inquiry on one let alone sold one.

That said, it is free to upload 15 of your originals and give it a shot. The stay there for ever and you never know.

I am sure that one of the artist here that sells originals will be stop by any time now and give you a hand.

I think with originals, your distinctions will have to be very good and detailed. More so then prints. But again, I am sure no expert on selling originals on FAA.

You should upload a few images. Sometimes it is easier to help a person if they have samples.


 

Marlene Burns

9 Years Ago

The information below is what FAA provides for the sale of originals.....The last sentence is a link to your e mail address so that you can handle inquiries and transactions on your own.
Potential clients can find you on the print on demand site because of faa's google search ranking....but you will need to post the image and tag it properly to be found.
Good luck!

Marlene Burns - AVAILABLE ORIGINAL PAINTINGS
Buy the Original Painting
Direct From the Artist

Price
$1,800.00

Dimensions
36.000 x 36.000 x 1.500 inches

This original painting is currently for sale. At the present time, originals are not offered for sale through the Fine Art America secure checkout system. Please contact the artist directly to inquire about purchasing this original.

Click here to contact the artist.

 

Alfred Ng

9 Years Ago

Just a word of caution, there are many scams out there pretend to buy original from artists. if you haven't sold any on your own or do not have a following already, it will not be easy to sell it here.

 

Camille Darthout

9 Years Ago

Hi All,

Many thanks for your replies and consideration !
I really appreciate your advices !


 

This discussion is closed.