anyone ever sold any of their car sketches/pieces?

[Integra14]

I was just wondering if there would b any way to make some money at this hobby (for a teenager)...

maybe selling stuff on Ebay?


anyone ever done this?

[elroyj25]

I've sold some tshirts and stuff using cafe press and Ebay and I've done some custom work for people. I work as a caricature and airbrush artist so Im always selling my work but those things were more car specific. I believe Kartoonz has said that he used to do it as a business awhile back.

[bonzelite]

this depends on what level or type of artwork you wish to sell. if you do cartoon cars, then focus on that market and find ways to put the image on merchandising. if you draw realism, then focus on that market and target buyers who are enthusiasts to a specific make of car. there is always the 'i will draw your car' venue. but unless you sell prints of the work, you may be spinning your wheels. but you must start.

[RPS13]

I have sold some of my artwork to a guy in japan, im 17.

[bonzelite]

Originally Posted by RPS13

I have sold some of my artwork to a guy in japan, im 17.

how did you do that? is the guy a regular on this forum? or did you visit a japanese forum? are there bi-lingual japanese car forums? that is a huge market for drifting. think of the GTR and Silvia art you can sell there.

[RPS13]

Originally Posted by bonzelite

how did you do that? is the guy a regular on this forum? or did you visit a japanese forum? are there bi-lingual japanese car forums? that is a huge market for drifting. think of the GTR and Silvia art you can sell there.

He was in the military in japan, and i showed him my artwork on a forum.

[ghetto7o2azn]

im 14 but when dbz was popular i used to sell my pics 5 dollars a piece in class lol... i made pretty good money.. i just draw nething now, people have offered to buy but i just keep them

[KARTOONZ]

So ya want to make some green huh ... well this is how I started out...Get yourself a portfolio done and then start hitting garages or parts stores stuff that is car related , car clubs logos get the idea .. then get yourself an airbrush and practice your tail off and get good . It is a very good way to make some cash at say a car show or flea markets or yard sale at your home ( ive done them all ) its works. I still make a few bucks on the side doing t-shirts and murals . Find yourself a place to get your t-shirts and sweats cheap ... then charge 25 -50 dollars per shirt . heck start out doing pics of your friends or family members cars for say 5 to 10 bucks , buy a reasonable priced frame and sell them . I do designs for my clients and get anywhere from 200 to 450 per design . These kinds of jobs are VERY hard to find , I got lucky with mine . Hope this helps and good luck.

[eslipseaudi]

I sold lots of pics at school. One guy bought one for 20 bucks.

[KustmAce]

i sell a lot of work, mostly to a friend of mine at school. In fact, the best pencil drawing i ever did (a hummer h1) i sold to him, and im currently working on a pen and ink of an 85 camaro for him.

Mostly id pinstriping though, thats a great way to make money. BTW, If your wondering, im 16.

[lostprophets]

yeah me too i get lots of cash from school...... i sell all the time.....

[quarter_mile]

I haven't sold anything.



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