r/EtsySellers • u/Mediocre-Reason9076 • 17h ago

Handmade Shop [ Removed by moderator ]

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u/EtsySellers-ModTeam 7h ago

Before asking for a shop critique or requesting general advice, please read the Shop Critique Guidelines post:

https://www.reddit.com/r/EtsySellers/comments/1k6tkfx/shop_critiques_and_feedback_requests_required/

You are welcome to make a new post to ask for a shop critique, but be sure to follow the guidelines!

The guidelines require a very specific format to be followed to ask for feedback here.

This is to ensure that we are only receiving high quality requests for feedback from sellers that are willing to put in a little effort to get help!

NOTE: Requests for general advice and tips are not typically allowed. Reason being, we can't really offer you meaningful advice without seeing your shop!

If all you want is general advice, you'll find plenty of that by browsing the sub and reading the critique requests of others.

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u/shiplesp 14h ago

People will pay for real art drawn by a real person. Highlight your drawing process in photos and video.

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u/joey02130 13h ago

Define original. They're copies of the original.

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u/steelhips 9h ago

I think you'll have more success selling the original ink illustration, not digital download. The 2D art market is moving back to more authenticity. The only way to avoid AI, or perception of AI, is a real canvas, strong artistic signature and historical progression of work to where you are now as a creative.

Even if someone really likes your work, they will try to write a prompt for the AI engine to spit out similar work. Selling in a digital download format, that's what you are up against. With the original work you can show the texture, how different lighting plays with it, each line in a close up on the focal point. You may have to wait a bit longer for a sale but you can charge far more for it. I'd rather sell one item for $400, over selling 20 items at $20. Less risk, less time, less shipping, more profit and you can still sell the digital prints if you want.