Would people want this type of art?

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Not sure if I should've put this in the "work and finding a job" forum, so I apologize if this is the wrong place for this question.

I'm an artist and I do paintings and sketches. I haven't uploaded any of my work onto the internet, but here's an example of other people's art which are extremely similar in quality and style to my own:


by WoldRoad


By TeSzu

Now my question is this. Provided that I would know how to market myself, how to price appropriately, how to produce quality art at a consistent rate, how to appeal to a market and target an audience, do you think it's plausible to make a "so-so" amount of money on the side (as a little extra support, not to make an actual living) selling prints of my art online? Whether it be through my own website, ebay, Etsy, or an art community, or whatever. Based on the quality of the above pieces, what's your opinion on the chances of making some extra dough on the side by selling prints? Plausible? Or should I just keep dreaming? Or am I delusional for not taking advantage of this? I'm trying to research and gather the advice and opinions of as many experts and non-experts as possible before I make any huge commitments.

I've been having significant issues trying to find work due to my social ineptitude, so I've been toying around with different side-projects. I wouldn't expect to make a lot of money or anything, but would it be unrealistic to hope to eventually make enough to pay for some of the grocery bill or something?

Thanks for any opinions.

Sorry that I don't have a professional opinion, but I love the wolf, very pretty

Set up an etsy and rock and roll! If you can find someone who is socially adept to help you sell at street fairs etc. that could be good too. Nothing to lose, no you won't make a living instantly but making some extra cash in the medium term is a totally reasonable goal. There's lots of people who love that kind of animal art. Mind you there are also lot's of people who make it. Curious as to why your posting someone else's stuff however similar it may be but whatever Lack of confidence is never helpful-- if you don't believe In your work no one else will. Even if you don't feel that way you'll have to pretend.) The problem with selling original artwork like that is that, at least when starting off, you can't really price your work high enough to account for the time you put in making it. (Of course if you are making the stuff anyway that doesn't matter, at least initially.) Compare with what others sell for (sell being the operative word-- a lot of people price their stuff way too high) Initially the best you can realistically hope for is to cover your materials cost. To that end consider having high quality reproductions-- posters, greeting cards for example that will allow you to sell more at a lower price. Most artists have a personal formula based on price per square inch for a given type or work. Google around on it-- there's lots of good info. Also make sure you pack the stuff properly -- glassine bags- propper mailers etc.

Another site you can try is Lulu.com. I think they originally started as a place to help budding authors get self published, but they added on with audios and videos, and I think they also help artists now, too. You'll have to check, though. They do get a cut, but they help with advice, and I think they help with marketing the products, too, so they are entitled to some return. Once a person gets big enough they usually move on to the big publishers, but Lulu and others like them do help people get their foot in the door.

Granted, you won't make a lot at first, but this could gradually grow into a comfortable living for you. And as one of the other posters mentioned, there are additional income streams possible from putting your art on coffee mugs, greeting cards, posters, calendars, etc.

Also, being self employed is sometimes a good option for people on the spectrum because of our social issues.

Please do look into this, and good luck with it.

Check out conceptart.org. Get involved there, and you will find answers.

I believe the answer is to license your art work to companies, that will use it on anything and everything, t-shirts, skateboards, coffee cups, calendars. Once you get the hang of it, it can be a steady income stream for you.

I just googled the word and came up with this website, there are a TON of people who will advise you on how to get started or you can Do It Yourself....

Etsy is fine but you will never be able to live off of your sales on Etsy, Etsy might be a good place to practice selling your art. Selling at outdoor shows is also an option but it is very labor intensive, you have to meet and greet with your potential customers and, well if you are serious about it, you are on the road a lot during the outdoor art show season.

Here is the link I found, it was one of the first hits on google, many more listed below, good luck! Go forth and prosper.

mariabrophy.com

You already mentioned ebay and etsy but I think a more lucrative place would be www.cafepress.com

At ebay and etsy people are limited to buying your art only in the form you put it in. At cafepress, people can buy your art on a t-shirt or a coffee mug or a wall calendar or a tile coaster or a mousepad etc. etc. etc. That huge range of choices is more appealing to people. I've bought a smattering of original art on etsy but lots on cafepress because I wanted it on a t-shirt or a bookbag or something like that. So that's my advice for the website that will get you the most customers.

If that's what your art looks like, you are AMAZING.

Wolf

If you can draw cats like that you've got to be on a winner.

Could you do pet portraits? There is definitely dough in that and you are very talented. I'd offer services by leaving posters in vet practices, pet toiletry shops,pet clothes or accessory shops...
The cat looks just like mine.