Brenda Stichter

By Jennifer Caudill

Brenda Stichter led the Artist Forum’s May meeting on how to use the internet to sell artwork. Stichter has successfully sold artwork online for years and brought many helpful hints to those not familiar with online media.

Not surprising, she is able to make most of her online sales through a Facebook account. When Brenda posts a painting to Facebook, the post shows a picture of her painting, a description about why she painted it, and a link to Paypal for those interested in purchasing the painting.

Online galleries are also an option for emerging artists who would like to market their artwork.

Stichter recommends the online gallery Zatista.

Zatista will only sell original artwork and promotes the artists work on their page. Like most galleries, there is a flat rate commission for artwork sold.

To view Brenda’s work, please click here.

The next Artist Forum meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 18 at an Artist Forum member’s house in Warsaw. All participants are encouraged to bring a current work of their art to critique.