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I'm learning to love painting white animals!
▲ 195 r/Watercolor

I'm learning to love painting white animals!

It was so interesting painting these little cuties. Definitely appreciate any feedback on what I can improve!!

u/Squirrel_With_Toast — 16 hours ago
▲ 13 r/Watercolor

I'm coming out of a weird funk and have finally felt like painting again! I followed Paul Clark's French Cafe Scene tutorial ❤️

I absolutely love painting and I was painting pretty much every day for months until a month ago. I've been in a depressive funk and I'm finally coming out of it, so I had the motivation to paint again. I really loved this scene, Paul Clark's videos are amazing and I highly recommend him!! ❤️

u/Squirrel_With_Toast — 10 days ago
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[Update] I've been attempting to sell on Etsy for a month with no sales and I genuinely am starting to think my art isn't good enough.

Here's a link to my original post. I re-named my shop to Riverbend Watercolors: I've been attempting to sell on Etsy for a month with no sales and I genuinely am starting to think my art isn't good enough. : r/EtsySellers

Here's the link to my shop: RiverbendWatercolors - Etsy

So about 5 months ago I posted here requesting feedback on my shop and I got tons of great advice. I took everyone's recommendations and I've done my best to market myself and my work as best as possible. Despite that I still have only 3 sales with two of them being family/a friend. Only one unrelated person has bought my art in the nearly 8 months I've been open.

On average I get about 10-15 views a day.

I have Etsy ads turned on for $1/day

I have an Instagram and post some of my artwork there but it seems very difficult to get noticed.

My two questions:

  1. Now that my shop is a bit more established and has followed the usual advice, how do I drive more traffic to it? I have done my absolute best with my titles, tags, and I've started using my own pictures for my art instead of AI generated mock-ups (there are a few that still have outdated pictures and I'll be fixing those soon). I feel that most people want to buy from shops that are already established, have tons of reviews, etc. but will be wary about buying from a new shop.

  2. Would branching out my available items be a turnoff to you as a buyer? I've been trying to focus on my art itself instead of selling things with my art on them, but maybe I should reconsider selling them as postcards or greeting cards? I actually have my first craft fair next month and I've made about 25 bookmarks so far, so I've considered listing those on my Etsy as well. But would having variety in the types of items I sell take away from the artwork?

Definitely appreciate any additional advice anyone has for me!

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u/Squirrel_With_Toast — 2 months ago
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[For Hire] Let me paint your house in an ink-and-wash watercolor style!

I'm currently open to commissions for ink-and-wash or storybook-style watercolor paintings of your home or other architecture subjects! Prices depend on the complexity of the house and size of the painting but generally will run $30-75 USD.

Commissions will include pictures of the initial pencil sketch and the ink-and-wash step (if applicable). Half of the cost is due after the pencil sketch with the rest due when the painting is completed. Shipping costs are incorporated into the price of the painting.

If you have any questions please feel free to DM me!

u/Squirrel_With_Toast — 2 months ago
▲ 4 r/artdeals

Here are a few of my most recent listings! I sell watercolor paintings (original copies) and my shop is Riverbend Watercolors

Please feel free to visit my shop and DM me if you have any questions! I'm also open to commissions for paintings in similar styles and pet portraits.

https://riverbendwatercolors.etsy.com

u/Squirrel_With_Toast — 2 months ago
▲ 1 r/etsypromos

Hi everyone! My shop is Riverbend Watercolors. I sell watercolor paintings in many different styles and I've listed a few of my recent urban ink and wash paintings ❤️

I'd love if you'd check out my shop! I'm also open to commissions for paintings in a similar style as well as pet portraits. Feel free to DM me with any questions!

https://riverbendwatercolors.etsy.com

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u/Squirrel_With_Toast — 2 months ago
▲ 2 r/artdeals

I have lots of different paintings available but here are a few of my favorites that are for sale! I'm also open to commissions so please feel free to DM me. ❤️

I love painting animals and whimsical scenes in particular, you can find all of these and more in my Etsy shop. Please feel free to reach out with any questions regarding an existing painting or a commission! I do pet portraits (including memorials) as well.

Much love to all my fellow artists, let's make the world more beautiful ❤️

https://riverbendwatercolors.etsy.com

u/Squirrel_With_Toast — 3 months ago
▲ 15 r/watercolorpractice

Here's a bunch of my latest paintings! I've been painting for about 9 months and I definitely think I'm developing a "style". Or at least figuring out what subjects I'm better at painting than others!

u/Squirrel_With_Toast — 3 months ago