How to Make and Sell Paintings on Etsy?

how to sell on etsy

99 percent of successful shops begin with successful products. What does this mean? Before we explore how to start selling Paintings on Etsy, it is essential to conduct market and product research on Paintings.

There are many things to consider:

  • Is selling Paintings on Etsy a good idea?
  • How to create/make Paintings to sell on Etsy?
  • Which types of Paintings products are popular on Etsy?
  • How many sellers are selling Paintings on Etsy?
  • What can you learn from the top Etsy sellers in Paintings?
  • How much does it cost to sell Paintings on Etsy?
  • How to make your Paintings shop stand out on Etsy?

Feeling a bit complicated? No idea where to get useful information about Paintings? Don't worry, there's more help available today - although Etsy is evolving every day, an amazing Etsy seller tool can give you almost everything you want in a timely manner.

Take a sip of coffee. Let's move on to How to sell Paintings on Etsy.

As a reminder, all the data below comes from EtsyHunt, which has a huge and growing database of Etsy sellers and products. More importantly, it will help us to spy on sellers who sell Paintings on Etsy, as well as what's trending in Paintings on Etsy.


Is it a good idea to sell Paintings on Etsy

The key is to estimate the profitability and competition of selling Paintings products on Etsy.

First, do a quick search for the keyword "Paintings" to assess demand and competition.

For the keyword "Paintings", the views is 3572770, and the favorites is 7038. Meanwhile, there will be at least 30 competitors on Etsy. Obviously, making Paintings to sell on Etsy is a good choice.

Then, let's look at the best-selling Paintings products to estimate the profit.

When calculating the profit of a competitor's product, the formula can be: Profit = Sales X Average Price - Etsy Fees.

Regarding the fees for selling Paintings products on Etsy, we will need a free Etsy fee&profit calculator. You will find these posts I wrote helpful:

As for sales and pricing, the sales is 1631, and the average price of Paintings product is 118.8.

We've gone over a rough market analysis of selling Paintings on Etsy. There is no doubt that the profit opportunity of Etsy Paintings is real and can be high. Now, the next step would be to find out your niche and learn how to generate passive income over time.


How to create Paintings to sell on Etsy?

Everyone will have their own set of methods, but I offer 4 easier steps to get started on how to sell Paintings on Etsy.

1. Find your niche for your Paintings shop

Millions of people are shopping or selling unique and creative products on Etsy. Here are the top 20 most popular Paintings products in which your niche may be hidden. You can get inspiration from them to make your unique Paintings products.

# Image Product Total Sales Learn More
1
Vintage European Gallery Wall Print SET of 10 | Vintage Home Decor PRINTABLE #S77
Vintage European Gallery Wall Print SET of 10 | Vintage Home Decor PRINTABLE #S77
10,504
2
Country Landscape Print SET | Vintage Farmhouse Prints Digital PRINTABLE #S2-8
Country Landscape Print SET | Vintage Farmhouse Prints Digital PRINTABLE #S2-8
1,205
3
Claude Monet Prints Set of 3 No:2 - Monet Poster, Monet Exhibition Poster, Monet Paintings, Farmhouse Decor, Modern Home Decor
Claude Monet Prints Set of 3 No:2 - Monet Poster, Monet Exhibition Poster, Monet Paintings, Farmhouse Decor, Modern Home Decor
154
4
Vintage Landscape Print SET of Two | Antique Field Paintings | Split Panel Digital PRINTABLE | S2-18
Vintage Landscape Print SET of Two | Antique Field Paintings | Split Panel Digital PRINTABLE | S2-18
1,416
5
Rustic Gallery Wall Print SET / Cabin Decor Wall Art PRINTABLE / Vintage Paintings / #G31
Rustic Gallery Wall Print SET / Cabin Decor Wall Art PRINTABLE / Vintage Paintings / #G31
515
6
Original Painting on Canvas,Original Abstract Canvas Art,canvas large,painting home decor,canvas art original BNC041
Original Painting on Canvas,Original Abstract Canvas Art,canvas large,painting home decor,canvas art original BNC041
1,389
7
Butterfly Woman - 8'x10' Double matted archival prints entirely made by Native American Artist Daniel Ramirez
Butterfly Woman - 8'x10' Double matted archival prints entirely made by Native American Artist Daniel Ramirez
870
8
Haus and Hues Black Woman Wall Art - Set of 6 Black Girl Wall Decor Black Women Paintings for Wall Black Girl Magic Wall Decor UNFRAMED
Haus and Hues Black Woman Wall Art - Set of 6 Black Girl Wall Decor Black Women Paintings for Wall Black Girl Magic Wall Decor UNFRAMED
1,726
9
Gustav Klimt Posters Art, Flower Garden, Museum Poster
Gustav Klimt Posters Art, Flower Garden, Museum Poster
79
10
Van Gogh Print | Landscape Print, Van Gogh Poster, Museum Exhibition Poster, Van Gogh Paintings, Museum Wall Art, Modern Home Decor
Van Gogh Print | Landscape Print, Van Gogh Poster, Museum Exhibition Poster, Van Gogh Paintings, Museum Wall Art, Modern Home Decor
138
11
Claude Monet Gallery Wall Art Set of 3 Poster Prints Exhibition Paintings
Claude Monet Gallery Wall Art Set of 3 Poster Prints Exhibition Paintings
77
12
Set of 3 Monet Museum Landscape Poster Prints Exhibition Gallery Wall Art Paintings
Set of 3 Monet Museum Landscape Poster Prints Exhibition Gallery Wall Art Paintings
973
13
Vintage Wall Art Set of 11, Gallery wall Print Set, Wall set eclectic, Antique Home Decor, Country Art, Farmhouse European, Digital DOWNLOAD
Vintage Wall Art Set of 11, Gallery wall Print Set, Wall set eclectic, Antique Home Decor, Country Art, Farmhouse European, Digital DOWNLOAD
62
14
Enamel Famous Paintings Earrings | Novelty Earrings | Unique Earrings | Fun Earrings | Quirky Earrings | Art Earrings
Enamel Famous Paintings Earrings | Novelty Earrings | Unique Earrings | Fun Earrings | Quirky Earrings | Art Earrings
1,967
15
Vintage Coastal Gallery SET | Vintage Nautical Paintings Decor PRINTABLE #S6-1
Vintage Coastal Gallery SET | Vintage Nautical Paintings Decor PRINTABLE #S6-1
94
16
Large Abstract Painting,Modern abstract painting,oil hand painting,office wall art,original abstract,textured art BNC023
Large Abstract Painting,Modern abstract painting,oil hand painting,office wall art,original abstract,textured art BNC023
2,688
17
Set of 3 Black and White Watercolor Prints - Modern abstract brush stroke posters - minimalist gallery wall art - large printable paintings
Set of 3 Black and White Watercolor Prints - Modern abstract brush stroke posters - minimalist gallery wall art - large printable paintings
1,508
18
Oil Painting, Abstract Wall Art Original Jackson Pollock Style 72” Amazing Modern Home Decor, Large Wall Art by Nandita
Oil Painting, Abstract Wall Art Original Jackson Pollock Style 72” Amazing Modern Home Decor, Large Wall Art by Nandita
1,528
19
Mini Custom Watercolor Pet Portrait, Dog Portraits from Photos,Dog Portraits From Photos, Pet Painting,  Custom Tiny Paintings, Miniature
Mini Custom Watercolor Pet Portrait, Dog Portraits from Photos,Dog Portraits From Photos, Pet Painting, Custom Tiny Paintings, Miniature
6,900
20
8 x 10 print of matisse goldfish with cat, famous paintings with cats, defaced paintings, cat and fish
8 x 10 print of matisse goldfish with cat, famous paintings with cats, defaced paintings, cat and fish
1,257

2. Determine how to make Paintings to sell online.

For how to make Paintings, you can choose to make it entirely at home, or consider using some tools to implement your ideas.

Learning from your competitors is an effective way. Check out the following 20 best-selling Paintings on Etsy for inspiration. Or the latest Etsy trends.

# Image Shop Total Sales Learn More
1
NorthPrints
NorthPrints
182,499
2
NorthPrints
NorthPrints
182,499
3
VenusseArt
VenusseArt
3,552
4
NorthPrints
NorthPrints
182,499
5
OliveandOakPrints
OliveandOakPrints
31,947
6
canvasbrushesknives
canvasbrushesknives
4,019
7
DanielRamirezArt
DanielRamirezArt
1,893
8
HausandHues
HausandHues
11,802
9
ArtTerritoryPrints
ArtTerritoryPrints
3,593
10
VenusseArt
VenusseArt
3,552
11
ArtTerritoryStore
ArtTerritoryStore
3,346
12
ArtTerritoryStore
ArtTerritoryStore
3,346
13
7ArtPrints
7ArtPrints
15,118
14
ElliebearAccessories
ElliebearAccessories
9,558
15
NorthPrints
NorthPrints
182,499
16
canvasbrushesknives
canvasbrushesknives
4,019
17
ModernArtPalette
ModernArtPalette
2,259
18
ContemporaryArtDaily
ContemporaryArtDaily
2,288
19
RiverryStudio
RiverryStudio
16,021
20
fuffernutter
fuffernutter
3,978

3. Learn how to sell Paintings on Etsy.

Test your Product first. For example, making some samples and posting them on Instagram and Pinterest. Ask your friends and followers some questions:

  • Do you like the Paintings product I made?
  • If you like it, do you want to buy it?
  • If you are considering buying it, how much are you willing to pay for it?
  • If you buy it, how long are you willing to wait?
  • If you don't like it, why?

The answers would help optimize your Paintings products.

Next, set up an Etsy account to start selling on Etsy. The 2 must-dos are:

  • Build a consistent and unique brand for your Paintings shop. Shop name, logo, brand colors, fonts, mission and vision, and packaging...... all need to be considered.
  • List your Paintings items and make sure to optimize the listings. A good listing includes a thorough description, professional images, keywords related to your product, and the best category or subcategory for your Paintings products.

Attention, you should recognize the limitations of selling on Etsy. You can sell Paintings on other 18 sites like Etsy. Also, you should consider opening a Global Etsy Shop (read more on Etsy International Shipping: Road to a Global Etsy Shop).


4. Decide how to ship Paintings on Etsy.

Unlike on Amazon and Walmart, the shipping process on Etsy is entirely the responsibility of the sellers. It is essential for you to read Etsy's shipping policies and create shipping strategies. Here are two suggestions to win customers:

(1) Choose appropriate delivery dates and postage rates.

For your references. After entering the keyword "Paintings" on the Etsy keyword research tool, we can see the average shipping time of Paintings products is 14. In addition, some of the Paintings sellers attract customers by using Etsy free shipping.

(2) Provide a consistent, professional appearance to your Paintings packages.

You should think of a unique package for your Paintings products, and purchase all the materials needed in bulk. Here is a post on how to find packaging ideas - Etsy Jewelry Box: The Way to Impress your Customers.


You're ready to make Paintings to sell on Etsy!

Knowing how to sell Paintings on Etsy is the first step. It's time to move on to the next level - Try and learn more.

  • How do you manage your Paintings shop each week?
  • How do you keep going when there are no sales?
  • How do you promote your Paintings shop when sales growth is stagnant?

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