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Please visit https://lemmy.world/c/artmarket as well! This is a community for artists to post their portfolios and announce availability to take commissions, as well as get visibility for Ko-fi, Patreon, and other funding for art activities.

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[Request/Help] Websites to browse, search, and find artists and art to buy from independent artists (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 3 weeks ago by Whostosay@sh.itjust.works to c/artshare@lemmy.world

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I hope this is allowed. SO and I were about to buy a cute cat painting print thing, then I realized it was just from some company and that I'm sure I can find something just as cool from an actual person and try to help keep art alive.

Where are the best places to do this? I'm not looking for like "fine art" or expensive art, just looking to support some artists by buying some prints to hang up.

I'd like to be able to search like certain keywords I guess, honestly I'm not too into classical arts so any guidance would be cool.

Thanks in advance.

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[–] Whostosay@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I do love that.

That's not going to help me right now, but I never get out and this might make me do that

Excellent suggestion.

[–] Wren@lemmy.today 3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Following up with this.

Since I pulled everything off social media to become an ephemeral artist, markets are my main source of art sales. Lots of community centers, schools, churches, small venues and art galleries host local art markets, you just have to know where to find the info. Public libraries and community message boards are good places for that.

You might not have to go anywhere far or socialize too much to find your closest artists. Plus, you get to meet them.

Be wary, though. Some art markets have strict rules on only allowing artists who make their own work while others let just about anyone in, including MLMs. Usually the trashier the venue, the better (and more affordable) the art.

[–] Whostosay@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 weeks ago

Good to know. Thanks!