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jmarsh92 · Jul 17, 2011, 10:45 AM

I'm 17 years old and as a tenth grade student I took a painting class and loved it I'm now trying to start my own painting business from out of my house just doing paintings for people and I'm wondering what all would I have to do to get it started? Any answers are very much appreciated

Wondergirl · Jul 17, 2011, 10:54 AM

What sort of paintings will you do?

An artist friend made money painting homes from a good color photograph. The homeowner then got the canvas framed and hung it in the living room or hallway.

Do you have a blog or web site? Or do you want to keep your customers local?

Fr_Chuck · Jul 17, 2011, 02:30 PM

Perhaps advertising on criagslist or some other.
Talk to friends, family and get the word out. Talk to customers and ask them if they know others.

jmarsh92 · Jul 17, 2011, 03:34 PM

Basically paintings that people can use to hang in their houses I have done things based on a theme for class projects I love painting I just want to do it for others and make money doing it I don't have a blog nor website but looking forward to making one really soon and idc about the customer as long as I get them

joypulv · Jul 17, 2011, 06:07 PM

House portraits are good, as suggested.
So are pets.
I would join deviantart.com, and I would list a few on eBay for free, but you will need a Paypal account.
You need a good camera and the ability to take good pictures or your paintings - very important.

When I was 13 I did ink and water colors of animals and sold them for not much at a local art fair, and it was fun. I had a walrus with a teacup, 2 penguins with tophats, etc - sort of whimsical stuff.