Why Is My Art Not Selling? How Can You Help Me?

For artists, it’s vital to your business and satisfaction to understand why your art is not selling.

— Barney Davey

Artists ask me, “Why is my art not selling?” I understand and feel their frustration. You pour your heart and soul into creating your art, which sits unsold in your studio. If you’re struggling to sell your art, you’re not alone. Selling art is complex, and many talented artists face the same challenge.

Making art and marketing art have opposing and sometimes competing functions. The first is right-brained and requires creativity, while the second requires left-brained skills to manage business operations. Solo-entrepreneur artists must do both to succeed in the art business. Gaining skills and finding balance with them is essential to success.

You’ll find help in this post as it explores why your art may not sell and provides actionable tips to help you improve your chances of success. So, why isn’t your art selling, and how can we help you turn things around? Let’s find out.

Start at the beginning to learn why art is not selling.

When I teach artists how to sell art, I begin at the base level, which dictates there are only two reasons why one’s art is not selling: