When speaking to an art dealer or other professional, make sure to provide a resume with examples of what you've done in the past, and point out the influences in your art. Even if your flavor is original, we're all influenced by our environment, and that may be an angle which your agent may be able to help you with; referring to your art as having 'influences from Leonardo Da Vinci' can draw the attention of those who are particular fans of Leonaro Da Vinci's art, and want to see what influence he's had on your particular slice of modern art.



Once you get into an art show, here's the chance to show off your commodity art. Show it off, try to stay somewhat near, and be willing to approach people, especially as they're checking your pieces out. You don't have to bring up the fact that you're selling your art with every single person; only try to bring it up with people who already look interested in buying. Instead, talk about the art and what brought you to make it, though leave it open to viewer interpretation; helping shed light on your piece of art can increase interest in it and make the viewer check for a price tag - which certainly, should already be on the art in question.



If you're skilled in haggling, put the price slightly(Not gouging, of course) above what you really want for the piece. Haggling is an old tradition, and being willing to drop the price is a way of showing that you're a reasonable person rather than just another self-entitled jerk.

In short, the art industry is a huge place, and it's very possible to make it, and make a living off of being an artist, but it takes more than just painting well. You have to make your art, have confidence without falling into hubris, be respectful, and be a salesman all in one. But if you have talent, then wouldn't it be a genuine tragedy to let it all go to waste?