How to Buy Art Online

How to Buy Art Online?

Buying art online can be a harrowing experience for the inexperienced art buyer or collector.  Honestly, anyone can master the process of buying art online.  The process is as easy and identifying what you like, doing a little research and making the purchase.

If you're in the market to buy original art online, there's plenty of options out there.  Unfortunately, there's also a lot of art that is posing as authentic as well originals.  It's important to work with a company that's established in the art world, that can verify authentic art and art that is a close knockoff.  It's perfectly okay to buy art online that isn't authentic or original, but if you're truly looking for original works, you want to make sure that your money is going to the right place and you're getting what you've paid for.

Once you're spotted a reputable online art dealer, it's time to search their product base and find what you like.  It's a good idea to drop all ideas of what you "like" when heading in.  Open up your mind and you'll be able to discover new art that may be out of your comfort zone.  That is what art is about, letting your mind and your heart choose the right piece for you.

Smaller online retailers offer customer service, security...

If you're like me, you love to buy art.  And in my city, I've pretty much visited every retail art store in a 20 mile radius.  The next step was to buy art online.  At first thought, it was very hesitant.  I figured, if I could be dooped into buying jake jeans on sites like Ebay or Craigslist, than how do I know if my artwork is real or not?

It's important to do your due dilligence when buying art online.  Although sites like Ebay are very well known, they are still riddled with scammers selling fake items, especially art.  Sites like OnlineArtCafe.com is run similarly to Ebay, except you can actually reach out and touch the owners if needed.  What a breath of fresh air!

Online Art Cafe only sells artwork as described.  If the artwork is not orginal it must be noted in the listing.  The owners of the shop go through checks and balances to ensure the quality of the work and ensure the buyer gets exactly what they're looking for.

If you're looking to buy or sell art online, I would emplor you to check out Online Art Cafe.  Not only will you get what you're looking for from an honest retailer, but you will be helping out a small competitor of the giants like Ebay and Amazon.

Buy and Sell Art Online

Have you ever searched for places to buy or sell art online?  While there are companies out there that may offer you the ability to do one or the other.  I have only come across one website that allows you the ability to do both.  Similar to Ebay or Etsy, Online Art Cafe offers budding artists and entrepreneurs the ability to capitalize on a wide network of art enthusiasts.  Whether your looking to make a profit or just show the world what your artistic abilities have to offer, Online Art Cafe is a great place to start.

Just a sample of what Online Art Cafe has to offer.

Started by a family full of art enthusiasts, Online Art Cafe caters to those that want to buy or sell art online.  They've created a platform that give you the ability to do either.  What makes it such a great site is its ease of use.  Simply create an account, upload images of your product and you're off and selling!

On the other hand, for those looking to purchase art online, there is a huge assortment of art readily available in many different styles to suit all tastes.

To get started buying or selling art online, head over to Onlineartcafe.com and check out what they have to offer.

Buy Art Online | Sell Art Online

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If you are looking for an online gallery in which to sell your work or if you are looking for an online art gallery in which buy artwork, you want to look for an online art gallery specialized in selling original paintings signed by intenational artists. Look for an online art gallery that includes free shipping as an incentive to its customers.  All the paintings sold should be original with free shipping to all art buyers.

If you are looking to buy paintings or works of art look for an online art gallery that makes buying and selling easy, eliminates the middleman, and keeps costs low with no high gallery commissions. If you are a buyer, find the painting you want online, you can bid on the piece of artwork. If the artist wants to accept your bid, you are then notified that your purchase was a success. Painters from all over the world sell their art in online art auctions and online art galleries.

Artists from the United States, Europe, Asia, Australia or South America sell their work online. You can buy artwork online from any media including art glass, abstract paintings, sculpture, woodworking,  landscape paintings, paper craft, floral art, fiber arts, watercolor or oil paintings.

Online Art Auction : The Florida Highwaymen

From the 1950’s through the 1980’s a group of twenty six self taught African American artists known as the "Florida Highwaymen" painted the Florida landscape and sold their paintings out of the trunks of cars. These artists used vivid colors to depict Florida’s natural beauty. The Florida Highwaymen painted palm trees, sunsets, the blue ocean waters and colorful tropical plants. On the weekends the Florida Highwaymen sold their paintings to local hotels, businesses and tourists for around $25 per painting. They can be found occasionally in online art auctions and galleries.

These talented artists used oil paint on upson board – a material similar to drywall – to create their original landscapes. The Florida Highwaymen were able to finish a painting in an hour or less. The paintings were often sold before the paint was dry. The frames were homemade out of crown molding, painted with house paint and gold paint. Online art auctions are a new way to purchase art.

The Florida Highwaymen are currently receiving national acclaim. Collecting Florida Highwaymen art has become an expensive hobby. Some can be found in online art auctions. Although many of the pieces were originally sold for around $25, they now fetch prices upwards of $5000. Some of the Highwaymen are still creating new works of original Florida art.

Online Art Gallery and Auction



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 Artists have to be creative people in order to be successful. Now more than ever, you can get creative with your marketing strategy by putting your art business online. Online art auctions can help the artist because they offer a convenient way to make sure that your art is seen by a large number of people. Also, gallery fees for online art sales tend to be considerably less than with brick and mortar galleries. If you are an artist, jewelry maker, craftsperson, artisan, or crafter, you have probably struggled with the marketing and sales portion of art.

Putting your art pieces on the internet in an online art auction can be a great way to get noticed and a convenient way to sell your products without having the added expenses of gallery fees and booth rentals. Consider an online art auction for selling your products. You can set the starting bid and then see what the final outcome is. You can have the buyer pay the shipping costs so that you see more of the profit.

That translates to being able to spend more of your time and money on creating new art pieces to sell at the online art auction. You can be a more prolific miami artist and produce more art quickly. The more productive you are, the better your sales will be. People who decide they want to follow you online will be excited to see your next piece. It's a great ideal to open Facebook and Twitter accounts and post your latest piece with a link to your online auction. Before you know it you will have a thriving art business from home.

Miami Art Happenings

If you are an artist and you often sell your art online, it's a good idea to get out there and meet other artists and network. Miami is city that fortunately has had a resurgence in art and culture in the past ten years. As a result, there are plenty of events for artists and art lovers to attend.

Wednesday, August 31

Brent Miller, Carlos Scott, Dianne Romero Buitrago, Kazilla, Mulet "River of Art Showcase & Happy Hour" at Maitardi
Design District: 163 NE 39th Street, FL 33137, No Cover, Free., 8-11pm,

Jay Hines, founder of Augurari Record Label "Summer Amplified" Wednesday Nights in August at MOCA
North Miami: 770 NE 125th Street, FL 33161, free for members, $5 General Admission, 7-9pm,

Thursday, September 1

Debo Eilers, George Woodman, Joshua Abelow, Martin Oppel, Nicolas Lobo, Sarah Conaway, Talia Chetrit "Behind The Curtain, A Lock of Hair Falling" with a reading by Mathew Abess (7pm) at Gallery Diet (Gallery Diet)
Wynwood Art District: 174 NW 23 Street, FL 33127, Free, 7-10pm,

Performance: Cheryl Pope "Matter of Fact" Performance at Dorsch Gallery
Wynwood Art District: 151 NW 24th Street, ***Performance held at: 155 NE 38th ST, FL 33127, 8pm,

Workshop: "Drink & Draw Classes" at Gallery 101
Fort Lauderdale: 3354 NE 33rd Street, FL 33308, $15.00/class, 8-11pm,

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Friday, September 2

Cheryl Pope "Solo Exhibition" at Dorsch Gallery
Wynwood Art District: 151 NW 24th Street, FL 33127, 6-9pm,

Audrey Husen Russell "Gold Slaw" at Dorsch Gallery
Wynwood Art District: 151 NW 24th Street, FL 33127, 6-9pm,

Raymond Sa "A Mile of String" Solo Exhibition at Dorsch Gallery
Wynwood Art District: 151 NW 24th Street, FL 33127, 6-9pm,

DJ Giorgio Ardito "Beats After Sunset: (First Friday of Every Month)" Vanishing Points Exhibition on view at Bass Museum of Art
Miami Beach: 2100 Collins Avenue, FL 33139, 8-10pm,

"Free Fridays at the Wolfsonian" Guided tour at 6pm. Innovative programming at 7pm. at Wolfsonian
Miami Beach: 1001 Washington Avenue, FL 33139, Free!, 6-9pm,

Closing reception: "Ten Erotic Works by Servando Cabrera Moreno" at Cernuda Arte
Coral Gables: 3155 Ponce De Leon Boulevard, FL 33134, 7-10pm,

Visit Online Art Cafe

Saturday, September 3

Art Fair: "Coconut Grove Art Walk" First Saturday's of the Month at Mayfair Promenade (Mayfair Promenade)
Coconut Grove: 2911 Grand Avenue Coconut Grove, FL, *Mayfair Promenade, FL 33133, Free!, 7-11pm,

Workshop: "Creative Arts for Children: Painting like Glenn Brown" at MOCA
North Miami: 770 NE 125th Street, FL 33161, Members $12, Non-members $18 / Four-class series: Members $40, Non-Member $60, RSVP required, 2-4pm,

"Come Create with Me" Gallery 101 Two Year Anniversary at Gallery 101
Fort Lauderdale: 3354 NE 33rd Street, FL 33308, There will be a $5.00 donation at door to benefit "New Light Theatre"(501 c3) Non-Profit Organization., 7-10pm,

"Gallery Walk" 1st Saturday of each month! at North Beach Art Walk
Fort Lauderdale: 3354 NE 33rd Street, 32nd St & A1A, FL 33308, 7-11pm,

"Gallery Saturday Presents: Arsenal 88 & NEW Artwork" at Green Room Gallery
Fort Lauderdale: 109 SW 2nd Avenue, No Cover, 10pm-4am,

Closing reception: Craig Denis, Josafat Miranda, Pk Bani, Russ Ronat, Sean Matheson, Yudelka Tavera "Element" at 1310 Gallery [Sailboat Bend] (Sailboat Bend Gallery)
Fort Lauderdale: 1310 SW 2nd Court, FL 33312, 7-11pm,

Tuesday, September 6

Workshop: "Mocazine, Journalism for Teens" (Weekly) at MOCA
North Miami: 770 NE 125th Street, FL 33161, Free. Application required, 4-6pm

With so much art and culture to see in the Miami area, this list should fill your calendar for the upcoming weeks. See you around town!