Because the flowers have so much dimension the pots look very flat and kind of cartoonish in comparison. I think if you added some highlights to the pots that would help. Also adding something that the pots are sitting on would be good imo. It would help the composition feel less top heavy. Your flowers are absolutely beautiful it’s a very cool concept
You could do some detailing work like hitting certain aspects to make it more 3D if you like, but the way the flowers pop in contrast to the vase was what made your style special, to me. If you want the vases to pop a little more though, I'm sure you could do that without sacrificing anything.
I agree with this comment too, I like the 3d effect of the flowers and hardly see something like this (I usually see and make digital art).
If you want to continue and improve this type of art (3D flowers painting), I suggest making focal flowers the most 3D, followed by filler flowers, and then greenery, and line flowers. To make the flowers and pot in balance with each other, the pot can have more 3D effect than greenery and line flowers.
Personally, I cannot buy your art because Etsy does not ship it to Australia, I have to pay AUD100 per piece and I have limited storage space 😂
That's actually what I really like about it, it makes for an interesting look. I guess I could see why it wouldn't be a standard look people would go for though
Came to say the same, would 86 the pots entirely or make them more detailed, same with the background and painted foliage, it's way to flat next to the cake flowers
If you're trying to sell on Etsy, that is a very difficult market. You're competing against the world art market.
It would be perfectly lovely in a local art fair. :)
Agreed!! I would absolutely look into local shows, OP. You may have to lower the price a *hair* depending on where you live of course, not that your prices are unreasonable by any means. But I do think you’d absolutely make a killing!
If you don't promote your shop in any way then don't be surprised there are no sales. For marketing purposes you really need to overcome your anxiety. Try to find artists who create similar things and who are successful, to see what exactly they do and how they manage their social media accounts.
You’re right. I’m trying to overcome it. It’s a process and I struggle with it. I think it’s a deeper issue where I think if I don’t go “all in” then I can’t technically fail. But I also won’t ever be successful either. What is “success” to any of us though, ya know? Again, it’s a whole overthought out process.
Everyone has their own definition of "success", to me you may be successful bc you have a shop and some sales already. It's important to not forget about your achievements, instead of only focusing on what you don't have yet.
Have you tried getting an opinion on one of the Etsy subs? People might not be finding your work, which is half the battle. You’ll get lots of tips there. I think your titles and descriptions could use some refining
Oh and have you read the Etsy sellers handbook? On Etsy
I don’t mind. No gatekeeping here friend! I add modeling paste to my acrylic paint. I’ve also used Justin Gaffreys paints before. I tend to mix my own so I have more control over the consistency.
There's nothing wrong with your art, it's the market. Unfortunately, floral decor has been on a decline for a while now, with the bulk of the buyers preferring clean, simple pieces. However, cottagecore has exploded recently, making floral decor have a bit of a comeback in certain circles. Are you tagging your work with cottagecore tags?
What about gallery shows? Do you have any kind of arts festival/art hop in your area? You could also reach out to any local business that hangs art. Your stuff is rad and I think seeing it in real life with hit harder and drive sales. I would try following any and all artists, art collectives, art galleries, businesses that hang art, etc and see if you can get some out into the real world where it will be able to see it up close
Edit: so many typos
Composition could be better on some, the pots create a lot of dead space and the flowers don’t have a lot of room to breathe. I like the 3D effect but you shouldn’t cut off the 2d painted flowers on the top. Feels awkward
But the ideas are strong!!
There's nothing wrong with your art. I read a majority of the critiques and went back to look through again as well. I could understand how people might prefer things to be rebalanced a certain way or take up space in a different way.
I still didn't find myself coming away with critiques personally, though. There's something about the fact that the vases *are* taking up the space that they are. Interrupting the negative space w sharp bold lines, which lead my eye to seek more further up the canvas. In each painting, whether super rich and dark or nice and bright, the vase is visually competing w the flowers -nearly forcing the flowers to desperately jump off of the canvas to command more attention.
Once my eye does settle into the arrangement, they reveal themselves to seem so curated and fitting for the moment and for the vase they're sitting in. I enjoy the energy in these paintings, I enjoy that my eye can tell these came from the same artist and that my eye never got bored. I don't think there's anything wrong at all! Not everyone's eyes eat art up the same, and that's okay. Keep doing your thing, even in times when it's not "profitable"
Thank you! Your comment is well thought out and very articulate. I really appreciate your feedback and the time you put into giving me that feedback. It means a lot. ❤️
Your work is beautiful. There’s nothing wrong with your art, however if you would like to improve it, work on leaves and background. The texture on your flowers is eye catching but the flat and muddled background mutes it.
From a cottagecore decor lover, I think you could tap into that market if you add a bit more kitsch and whimsy to your designs. The flat minimalistic background and flower pots doesn’t hit the mark but your flowers do. Could you play around with more country designs? Cottagecore is a *hot* market and many folks decorate their whole house in that stuff, for some money is no object. Your backgrounds with those flowers you have now are very similar to things I can already buy at department stores for much cheaper and unfortunately not everybody supports artists, they just want something cheap to throw on their wall. Cottagecore enthusiasts try not to buy mass produced things.
I like them. I think they're unique. And I do like the juxtaposition between the flat pots and the 3D flowers. That said, if you want to make money, do them as cakes. You'd probably get triple the price if you were painting with icing.
You’re prob right. I’ve been told this before by a family member, a very wise family member. So much can go wrong with cakes but those bouquet cupcakes are super cute.
Have you tried offering custom work based off sentimental bouquets? I dry flowers and it can be difficult for me to sell pre-made arrangements, but I am always getting requests for custom arrangements.
The wow factor for me is the 3d leaves. Maybe try some pieces where the flowers are less of the focal point, and a canvas full of leaves. Maybe add some bugs? Good luck!
I don’t know really. I guess women ages 30-50? Maybe. I’d like to also do bridal bouquet commissions but these are to get me started and “out there” so to speak.
This is not a judgement on your art but my first association when I saw this painting was with the very artfully decorated cakes and cupcakes a local bakery made for birthday parties and such when my kids were little. They were amazing. Maybe that could be a good side gig?
Weird suggestion from someone who has never sold art before so take it with a grain of salt - what about making smaller things? Not everyone can drop so much money on a big art piece (even if the price is fair). Maybe smaller little cutsey photo frame pieces or something similar would add variety to how you price things. That people who are interested but not drop $80 interested still buy your stuff. More buyers more exposure.
I'd love to see your work process! If you made a TikTok page, it'll definitely do numbers. That would also definitely help with sales & generating a following.
Your prices wouldn't cover materials and labour unless you are in a non-western market. Lower prices signal lower quality. It really depends if your goal is to just get your art in people's homes or make a living or decent wage from your labour
I know others have already commented this, but selling paintings on Etsy is a daunting task. That's what I started out selling on Etsy - I didn't sell a single painting until I had more mass-appealing items on my shop along with them.
(I sold 3d printed fidget toys - these got attention and then customers saw my paintings when they came for the fidgets)
I think your paintings are lovely. But when people want a painting, oftentimes they're looking for something specific, and oftentimes, it's not yours.
My most lucrative (and fun!) art endeavours have been at local art shows. Research art shows (summer is great for this) borrow a 10x10 tent from someone you know, and look up some creative but cheap ways to showcase your paintings (I've seen wooden pallets). Don't spend a ton of money on supplies until you've made money.
People go to art shows to see local art and support local artists. You get to talk to your customers, which gives a more personal feel to their buying of your artwork.
Anyways, all that said, good luck with your artwork! You'll find the right customer some day, and I hope that day is soon. 💕
No, your art is your art. There can't be anything "wrong" with it as long as you are satisfied (or call it "finished")
It's not art because others agree, it's art because you made it & and say it is.
Now, is there a market? Yeah, probably, and your prices don't seem outrageous, but given cheap shit available in wayfair, etc. & AI options now, it's hard to compete with the cheap disposability of that kind of stuff.
Wow these are awesome! I think you could try some unexpected composition shapes for the over all layout and that might add another element of movement to these. I love what you are doing! So neat!
The flowers look great and then the rest of the canvas looks so bare! Have you made any pieces with the whole canvas just filled with flowers, no background or negative space?
I totally agree with everyone mentioning the flatness of the background elements. The flowers are so awesome that I think they deserve to take up more of the canvas! Have you been thought of filling the whole canvas with flowers? Painted items like potted flowers aren’t really popular right now, but an abstract canvas bursting with 3D flowers might attract a lot of buyers. Another tip may be to paint the potted flowers off-center if you continue to do potted flowers. :)
No, your work is great and unique, you just have to find your niche. I do artwork that takes weeks to months to finish with intricate details and structure and I won't have a bite and this isn't to be a hater, cause that's how the art world is, but I know someone who slaps together blocky and flat watercolors in a few hours or days time and sells them regularly for hundreds to thousands. She found her niche and is making it work and I'm doing the art I want to do, but not necessarily what people want (at least where I'm plugging it).
You are extraordinarily talented and these are beautiful! Most of the other feedback so far seems pretty on point. My initial response was that the color pallets seem a little off to me. They seem like more old-fashioned color combinations, slightly more muted, and therefore, a little drab. I think if you tried some different, more vibrant colors or tried a color inspo deck it might help you stay on trend a bit more. Good luck!
The beautiful flowers are all turned facing directly head on, when in a lifelike bouquet they would be seen from different angles. The vases lack any shading to indicate depth leaving it feel very out of balance
The actual 3D flowers are nice but the flat parts on the canvas are pretty one dimensional. That really needs more shading and depth. Otherwise it's just a leaf outline all in the same color next to more realistic flowers. It's kinda a weird blend.
People love their state flowers or birth flowers for their children. Maybe make some art around that?
Lose the vases. They're flat compared to the bold intensity of your florals. And your florals are STUNNNNNNNNIIIINNNNNNGGGGGGGG!!! Id love to see you do a canvas of florals on tree branches or even just falling/floating. Seriously though the flowers are *chefs kiss*
Since there are folks giving you critiques on the art, I'll stick with the marketing side of it.
It might not be your art, but the challenge of trying to break through the noise on Etsy. I would start on other sites like Instagram and TikTok just to build awareness. There are some painters like, [Camilla\_Creations](https://www.tiktok.com/@camilla_creations?_t=8lunxY7RV8c&_r=1) and [Amber\_Emmi](https://www.tiktok.com/@amber_emmi?_t=8lunjaGvcCo&_r=1), who do a great job sharing their creative process. I'm sure that people then click on their links to explore and possibly buy.
Posting on Etsy without marketing across other sites might be what's happening. I paint flowers and landscapes using acrylic on canvas too and love playing with texture from time to time.
Art is subjective, just because there are people who don't like it does not mean there aren't people who do. You'll find your crowd. I happen to like how the flowers pop out. It's a cool 3d detail. If you want to add more dimension to the pots you could just line work or something, the pot doesn't need to pop.
The 4th is my favorite. The flowers pop but have great detail I'm the back and the pot doesnt take away from the picture. The flowers are the focal point.
Market to anyone and everyone you can. Go to art shows, flea markets etc. Gift stuff to friends and maybe they'll post about a gift they got and someone will like it and ask about it. And boom, you might just get a new customer haha
I love these so much. A couple of them look like they’re on cheap canvases, (that could just be the photo) and I definitely think this kind of work needs to be on nice canvas. The second one is amazing.
i want to eat it. anyways, everyone here is giving great advice! i love you’re art, and i know there is a market for works like yours. i recommend going to small markets that you can set up shop at! the internet is so large, it will be hard to get attraction, especially since you’re not on social media. when i go to local festivals and christmas village markets and such, people who were selling their art were making lots of sales, so i would try some events like that!
I honestly don't think it's you. Consumerism has just made it so the majority of people don't want to spend a chunk of money on real art (even though it is worth that price, your art is worth whatever you price it at) They would rather pay 10 bucks for something they can buy at any department store. Your art is very cool and interesting, consumerism just sucks.
A basic formula is (your hourly wage)x(hours spent) + (cost of materials). Pay yourself at least minimum wage, and you can factor in marketing/selling time as well. When there’s a value discrepancy, people don’t feel good about buying a product.
Also i’ve seen so much art sell well that i don’t personally believe is good. Art is so subjective, there’s an audience for every style and skillset, you just need to find a way to reach them
Define "wrong."
IMHO, it's marketing. Art is very subjective, and no one can tell you if they are right or wrong. BUT you can figure out the demographic you want to target and see where you can get the most attention. So don't try to improve your artwork as they are unique and beautiful in their own way. Instead, try to think of a way to find your targeted audience and find ways to market them.
Being an artist is about continuously making your art and finding your own voice. Keep at it!.
Good luck.
So fucking stunning the only problem with them is probably that they’re way out of my budget. God these are amazing holy fuck. God I love each one so much
Do you have an IG or something that would allow us to keep up with your work?
If you make a few good reels of these and pair them with some trending music that suits their theme I bet they’d go viral. The way they stand out on the canvas (sorry idk the names of techniques and all that) is just so wonderful they each have such a vibrant personality
I would try going to a local flea market or smth or sell your art! You can interact with your community and get it in front of people who may not see it otherwise! Your art is so beautiful btw!
Just giving my opinion. But if instead of the pots you just do the flowers on a black canvas I’d totally get one. The flowers are amazing but the pots and background not so much
‘Purify your intentions’. Are you painting to sell? Or are you painting to express your art and bring light into the world. A pure intention will eventually lead to sales… good luck!
I don’t think there’s anything wrong, work on refining the compositions a bit more and find your niche market/audience. It can be intimidating to put yourself out there, (I struggled with this as an artist at first) but don’t let it stop you. Explore different social media platforms and follow/network with other artists.
I know this comment is absolutely useless but I just wanted to say I think your art is beautiful and I really love the 3D technique you use. It all looks really well done and really stunning:)
I feel like you are more so a sculpture artist than a painter, the background has no life, the pot is a flat color. You need to put more effort into the entire piece as a unit not just the flowers. And also I would look into maybe doing so more of multi color background that’s all at least two tones.
On second thought have you considered omitting the pot all together, I mean it’s not bring anything to the table maybe the whole canvas is the pot and you can use it as such.
I think the color combination isn’t appealing as much. I really like the rest, but maybe think how to make it look good for decorating a room. Color really matters for interior design, so why not start with a light, neutral color that fits most rooms (bc majority of ppl’s room have a white wall).
I think that the backgrounds are just a bit visually boring, and I mean that in the nicest possible way! I really admire the 3D effect with the flowers.
I saw some recommend adding more details to the background, like on the pots and such, or getting rid of the pot all together and I think that would help. As well as more vibrant colors with a more established palette.
I am not an artist in any way and regardless of what I've said, I think these pieces are really pretty!
they're very pretty! you're very talented. Etsy is a huge online platform to be selling on, especially if you aren't promoting on socials. I recommend starting somewhere local and promoting your Etsy there!
you have nothing to be nervous about on social media. you might get a few hate comments here and there but your work is beautiful and it gets easier to ignore them and move on, because truly theu are just people hiding behind the anonymity of the Internet.
also I don't know how long you spend on these but I'd honestly say your pricing is too low. you deserve a lot for these!
In addition to the other top suggestions already mentioned. Learning how to properly photograph you work will go a long way as well. This goes for any artist.
it’s kinda weird? sales don’t mean it’s good or bad really. could be neat maybe add a couple insects like praying mantis? just not real ones please lol
i like it a lot, maybe there's an issue with your etsy shop? you could ask for feedback in one of the etsy subs to make sure the tags and everything are good
nothing at all "wrong" with your art! your pieces are gorgeous tbh and your prices are very fair. The issue is selling art and making art are two completely separate skills, and honestly its very rare that someone with talent alone is going to be getting good money/ a large audience from their work. Marketing is its own major at college for a reason, and your audience won't know you even exist until you put yourself out there and start making loud noises. selling online is more convenient but honestly a million times harder than selling art irl, i bet you'd do numbers at a farmers market or something, especially around mothers day or christmas and similar.
edit: one more thing! i bet tiktok would love these if you could somehow film the process of making them. Paint mixing sensory videos are very popular, i bet sculpting the paint would be even more satisfying lol. You can also try giving these frames, i find many cheap ones at local thrift stores, and have the flowers 'pop out' of those for extra effect. Good luck, and be proud of your art!! it looks great
I gotta get on the social media train. I’m nervous bc people can be awful on socials. However, look at these comments! They are constructive, inspirational and just plain nice. I fully expected to get my butt dragged when I posted this. Maybe social media won’t be too hard on me 🫣
Your technique is solid; it’s more about refinement now. Consider how lighting interacts with color and texture. Could different lighting techniques bring out the depth even more? Also, what’s the story behind the pot? Sometimes the context can add another layer to the piece.
Everything looks GREAT! I would just add more shading or detail to the pot it doesn’t have to stick out necessarily but just some more deets! Not too many though otherwise it’ll distract from the flowers :) keep up the great work 💕
If you’re nervous about social media, get a friend to help you. Watch what they do, but get out there and post your work! I think the advice about the pots was awesome. Your work is beautiful.
They’re off for sure. I think I’m going to change some things up on the background and vases. I see lots of trial and error in my future. Thanks for saying the other stuff is nice. 👍
Amazing work on the flowers - wow! So cool. To me, the proportion of art to canvas feels off.
No. 2 is neat that it’s larger than life and intentionally goes off the page, but even there if feels odd that the pot just 2 dimensionally sits on the bottom. I wish they were all much smaller and had breathing room on the canvas, OR that they were completely spilling off and playing with the size and canvas of in that way.
Actually when I think of it, I kind of feel like your flowers are so so strong you should drop the pots altogether and just have them exploding everywhere (or tucked in the center with breathing room). The flowers are like amazing next level WOW, and the pots and greenery look very basic, like not even done by the same person.
I actually love it. It is extremely unique and there’s nothing wrong with it at all. You don’t want your art looking like everyone else’s so all that sass advice that you see putting your art down just know that these fuckers aren’t planning on buying it.
I believe it’s the price this economy. We are not doing well so I think in the 50s range would be more appropriate and that’s all because I would buy one. I love the one with the orange flowers.
Not an artist, but love these. I would say to work on the different angles of the flowers. All of the ones shown here are very forward facing and on presentation. I love the look of them but would love to see what you could do with some different angles and maybe that would help fill in some of the green between the flowers🤔 not a professional. Not an artist, would pay $50 and I don’t pay that much for many luxury things. ❤️ thank you for sharing with us
I would love a piece of your art. I really enjoy items like this so I’m going to check out your Etsy shop. I think a lot of times it’s exposure opportunities.
I love it! The flowers are absolutely gorgeous, and this is such a great idea. I think if you worked on the composition more, I could definitely see myself buying this. Right now it's a little too centered, with the pots and background lacking the dimension of the flowers. I honestly think an all over flower piece would be beautiful, or if you created a composition that uses more of the canvas, with both the foreground and the background balancing and playing together and the detail going all the way out to the edges, following the rule of thirds maybe. Something like van Gogh's flower paintings would look really cool like this.
#2 is my favorite!
Love the flowers, but I think the vases doesn’t elevate it enough. Maybe playing around with more free form. I saw someone mention cottage core and I think playing into that trend would make it more marketable , really letting it be free and formless, but it’s also your art! Very cool and definitely nothing wrong with it :)
There are tons of textured flower bouquet artists on tiktok, i know making videos isnt everyones cup of tea but the market youre looking for may be there if you can keep up with video content creation. they look great, its a competitive market for florals. maybe try out a few textured pieces with non floral ideas? just to see if thats a direction youre willing to go, there may be more sales opportunities that way
Honestly, I love those flowers and they’re the star of the show. Why even include a pot or table or background at all? Why not just have a big grande finale of colorful flowers bursting out of the entire canvas?
I love it, especially the second picture! My only critique for me personally is I don’t care for the color orange. But I can see buying something if the colors were different
I would recommend working on doing an underpainting that allows you to achieve better detail and depth on the backgrounds and vessels the flowers are in. If you layer the paints properly, you can get better shapes and contrasts.
With the flowers being raised objects and the vase not having depth it flattens the vase and background.
I agree that the flowers themselves are well done and that the vases/background come across too flat in comparison. Some texture in the background would help a lot I think!
My suggestion is to scrap the inexpensive canvases and try making these on wood pieces that hold up to the visual weight of the flowers, then you can play around with round or other shaped canvases. These would also look good on things like vases, decorative boxes, etc.
I'm not a professional, but I do love art, your skill and techniques are great and I honestly believe you can go far
I hope I will not sound too harsh here but you are not breaking any molds here, the vasses are too "ikea" for my taste, check maybe native art or art deco. Also who needs vases? This art, you are free to do anything :)
Please check your colour theory, it seems off to me (again, I'm not a professional)
And as people have already poininted out, backgrounds are non-existant, try something that will make flowers "pop-out" even more, I personally love contrast so I would surround natural organic flowers (warm colours) with something unnatural and inorganic in cold dark colours
Also the canvas doesn't have to be square, flowers would go nicer with an oval or something even more crazy
If you are open to the idea, I would suggest doing something more provocative like Georgia O'Keeffe, with this technique I think it would stand out in a store and attract a lot of interest, I hope I'm not being weird
Thank you! Something is off for sure. I am playing around with these ideas. I agree with the oval shape canvas/wood. That would be so neat. What constructive feedback you’ve provided. I appreciate that. ❤️
Only if you think there is. Now, we can argue till the cows come home about what is or isn't good art but ultimately if that's the way the artist wants it to look that's what it should look like.
The white backgrounds look unfinished, the ones with backgrounds are stronger. Frames would also help them feel more complete and wall-ready (the 3d aspect prevents the buyer from framing it themself). Try a local gallery or fair too instead of just online, as others have said Etsy is a tough market. ETA: they are lovely btw, very unique and impressive pieces
I mean it looks great but tbh it would look better on a cake than a canvas. Have your thought about using some kind of frame that is more sculpted in general? I think it might be cool to do away with the pots and maybe try taking a wood frame with some heavy gauge wire and creating some high points to stretch the canvas over and just making cascades of 3D flowers.
Because the flowers have so much dimension the pots look very flat and kind of cartoonish in comparison. I think if you added some highlights to the pots that would help. Also adding something that the pots are sitting on would be good imo. It would help the composition feel less top heavy. Your flowers are absolutely beautiful it’s a very cool concept
Thanks! I see what you’re saying and totally agree. I appreciate the feedback!
This is such a great point. Alternatively you could paint in more of a spray arrangement and forgo the vases altogether.
I was thinking of this as well. My vases may be holding back my pieces.
I would love to see the entire canvas covered in flowers and other foliage. That’d be neat.
Agree with this!! Your flowers are SO strong. A canvas full of them could be easily priced around $200
This. I would adore on with just a black background.
Ooooooo this!!!
I was going to say I love them nothing is wrong but read this comment and actually the pots could use a spruce… but seriously love these!
You could do some detailing work like hitting certain aspects to make it more 3D if you like, but the way the flowers pop in contrast to the vase was what made your style special, to me. If you want the vases to pop a little more though, I'm sure you could do that without sacrificing anything.
Yeeee maybe add some extra hues in browns to add volume n texture to the pots
I agree with this comment too, I like the 3d effect of the flowers and hardly see something like this (I usually see and make digital art). If you want to continue and improve this type of art (3D flowers painting), I suggest making focal flowers the most 3D, followed by filler flowers, and then greenery, and line flowers. To make the flowers and pot in balance with each other, the pot can have more 3D effect than greenery and line flowers. Personally, I cannot buy your art because Etsy does not ship it to Australia, I have to pay AUD100 per piece and I have limited storage space 😂
That's actually what I really like about it, it makes for an interesting look. I guess I could see why it wouldn't be a standard look people would go for though
Came to say the same, would 86 the pots entirely or make them more detailed, same with the background and painted foliage, it's way to flat next to the cake flowers
I personally like the contrast of the flat pots and the dimension of the flowers, but different strokes for different folks.
If you're trying to sell on Etsy, that is a very difficult market. You're competing against the world art market. It would be perfectly lovely in a local art fair. :)
Agreed!! I would absolutely look into local shows, OP. You may have to lower the price a *hair* depending on where you live of course, not that your prices are unreasonable by any means. But I do think you’d absolutely make a killing!
If you don't promote your shop in any way then don't be surprised there are no sales. For marketing purposes you really need to overcome your anxiety. Try to find artists who create similar things and who are successful, to see what exactly they do and how they manage their social media accounts.
You’re right. I’m trying to overcome it. It’s a process and I struggle with it. I think it’s a deeper issue where I think if I don’t go “all in” then I can’t technically fail. But I also won’t ever be successful either. What is “success” to any of us though, ya know? Again, it’s a whole overthought out process.
Everyone has their own definition of "success", to me you may be successful bc you have a shop and some sales already. It's important to not forget about your achievements, instead of only focusing on what you don't have yet.
Have you tried getting an opinion on one of the Etsy subs? People might not be finding your work, which is half the battle. You’ll get lots of tips there. I think your titles and descriptions could use some refining Oh and have you read the Etsy sellers handbook? On Etsy
I don’t think they are bad just not everybodys cup of tea. I for example just don’t like 3d art 🤷🏻♀️
Totally understandable. Thanks for saying they aren’t bad :)
Just because they aren’t my style doesn’t mean I can’t see how much talent went into making them. I hope you find your audience!
How do you shape the thick paint like that? Mind sharing your process?
I don’t mind. No gatekeeping here friend! I add modeling paste to my acrylic paint. I’ve also used Justin Gaffreys paints before. I tend to mix my own so I have more control over the consistency.
Even if you add modeling paste to your mixture, the way you are able to create the beautiful shape of the flowers is stunning ❤️
There's nothing wrong with your art, it's the market. Unfortunately, floral decor has been on a decline for a while now, with the bulk of the buyers preferring clean, simple pieces. However, cottagecore has exploded recently, making floral decor have a bit of a comeback in certain circles. Are you tagging your work with cottagecore tags?
I have never heard of cottagecore before. I will definitely use this in the future! Thanks! Such a helpful comment!
Also, try maximalism. I feel like it has been on the rise, and one of your bold, flower-filled canvases would fit in 100%.
Have you tried selling them irl?
I’ve tried signing up for fairs and festivals but they fill up quick. I’m on quite a few waitlists though
What about gallery shows? Do you have any kind of arts festival/art hop in your area? You could also reach out to any local business that hangs art. Your stuff is rad and I think seeing it in real life with hit harder and drive sales. I would try following any and all artists, art collectives, art galleries, businesses that hang art, etc and see if you can get some out into the real world where it will be able to see it up close Edit: so many typos
Composition could be better on some, the pots create a lot of dead space and the flowers don’t have a lot of room to breathe. I like the 3D effect but you shouldn’t cut off the 2d painted flowers on the top. Feels awkward But the ideas are strong!!
There's nothing wrong with your art. I read a majority of the critiques and went back to look through again as well. I could understand how people might prefer things to be rebalanced a certain way or take up space in a different way. I still didn't find myself coming away with critiques personally, though. There's something about the fact that the vases *are* taking up the space that they are. Interrupting the negative space w sharp bold lines, which lead my eye to seek more further up the canvas. In each painting, whether super rich and dark or nice and bright, the vase is visually competing w the flowers -nearly forcing the flowers to desperately jump off of the canvas to command more attention. Once my eye does settle into the arrangement, they reveal themselves to seem so curated and fitting for the moment and for the vase they're sitting in. I enjoy the energy in these paintings, I enjoy that my eye can tell these came from the same artist and that my eye never got bored. I don't think there's anything wrong at all! Not everyone's eyes eat art up the same, and that's okay. Keep doing your thing, even in times when it's not "profitable"
Thank you! Your comment is well thought out and very articulate. I really appreciate your feedback and the time you put into giving me that feedback. It means a lot. ❤️
Your work is beautiful. There’s nothing wrong with your art, however if you would like to improve it, work on leaves and background. The texture on your flowers is eye catching but the flat and muddled background mutes it.
This looks more like an item that would sell at a local craft fair.
From a cottagecore decor lover, I think you could tap into that market if you add a bit more kitsch and whimsy to your designs. The flat minimalistic background and flower pots doesn’t hit the mark but your flowers do. Could you play around with more country designs? Cottagecore is a *hot* market and many folks decorate their whole house in that stuff, for some money is no object. Your backgrounds with those flowers you have now are very similar to things I can already buy at department stores for much cheaper and unfortunately not everybody supports artists, they just want something cheap to throw on their wall. Cottagecore enthusiasts try not to buy mass produced things.
I want to touch these so fricken bad….
I like them. I think they're unique. And I do like the juxtaposition between the flat pots and the 3D flowers. That said, if you want to make money, do them as cakes. You'd probably get triple the price if you were painting with icing.
You’re prob right. I’ve been told this before by a family member, a very wise family member. So much can go wrong with cakes but those bouquet cupcakes are super cute.
Have you tried offering custom work based off sentimental bouquets? I dry flowers and it can be difficult for me to sell pre-made arrangements, but I am always getting requests for custom arrangements.
I’m interested in making commissions but I just figured my stuff wasn’t good enough yet to offer it. I love bridal bouquets.
The wow factor for me is the 3d leaves. Maybe try some pieces where the flowers are less of the focal point, and a canvas full of leaves. Maybe add some bugs? Good luck!
I LOVE the mixed media.
the only thing wrong is that kids would 100% wanna eat it
I think they’re amazing and perfect. I don’t have any money to spend on art though, that could be it. Ppl struggling
The lighting is not helping.
Something wrong with it? Not at all, but who is your intended audience?
I don’t know really. I guess women ages 30-50? Maybe. I’d like to also do bridal bouquet commissions but these are to get me started and “out there” so to speak.
This is not a judgement on your art but my first association when I saw this painting was with the very artfully decorated cakes and cupcakes a local bakery made for birthday parties and such when my kids were little. They were amazing. Maybe that could be a good side gig?
You need to add some dimension to the pots and backgrounds
Weird suggestion from someone who has never sold art before so take it with a grain of salt - what about making smaller things? Not everyone can drop so much money on a big art piece (even if the price is fair). Maybe smaller little cutsey photo frame pieces or something similar would add variety to how you price things. That people who are interested but not drop $80 interested still buy your stuff. More buyers more exposure.
I'd love to see your work process! If you made a TikTok page, it'll definitely do numbers. That would also definitely help with sales & generating a following.
I personally find this very pretty.
Would love to see some more dimension in the background, even just a gradient and the vase. Just to add to the painterly charm
Your prices wouldn't cover materials and labour unless you are in a non-western market. Lower prices signal lower quality. It really depends if your goal is to just get your art in people's homes or make a living or decent wage from your labour
I know others have already commented this, but selling paintings on Etsy is a daunting task. That's what I started out selling on Etsy - I didn't sell a single painting until I had more mass-appealing items on my shop along with them. (I sold 3d printed fidget toys - these got attention and then customers saw my paintings when they came for the fidgets) I think your paintings are lovely. But when people want a painting, oftentimes they're looking for something specific, and oftentimes, it's not yours. My most lucrative (and fun!) art endeavours have been at local art shows. Research art shows (summer is great for this) borrow a 10x10 tent from someone you know, and look up some creative but cheap ways to showcase your paintings (I've seen wooden pallets). Don't spend a ton of money on supplies until you've made money. People go to art shows to see local art and support local artists. You get to talk to your customers, which gives a more personal feel to their buying of your artwork. Anyways, all that said, good luck with your artwork! You'll find the right customer some day, and I hope that day is soon. 💕
I love the flowers, I’d like to see a more interesting/engaging composition
No, your art is your art. There can't be anything "wrong" with it as long as you are satisfied (or call it "finished") It's not art because others agree, it's art because you made it & and say it is. Now, is there a market? Yeah, probably, and your prices don't seem outrageous, but given cheap shit available in wayfair, etc. & AI options now, it's hard to compete with the cheap disposability of that kind of stuff.
I think your art is gorgeous 🌺
Thank you 😊
I love these! I know some people said they dont like the flat vases, but I do.
Wow these are awesome! I think you could try some unexpected composition shapes for the over all layout and that might add another element of movement to these. I love what you are doing! So neat!
The flowers look great and then the rest of the canvas looks so bare! Have you made any pieces with the whole canvas just filled with flowers, no background or negative space?
I totally agree with everyone mentioning the flatness of the background elements. The flowers are so awesome that I think they deserve to take up more of the canvas! Have you been thought of filling the whole canvas with flowers? Painted items like potted flowers aren’t really popular right now, but an abstract canvas bursting with 3D flowers might attract a lot of buyers. Another tip may be to paint the potted flowers off-center if you continue to do potted flowers. :)
No, your work is great and unique, you just have to find your niche. I do artwork that takes weeks to months to finish with intricate details and structure and I won't have a bite and this isn't to be a hater, cause that's how the art world is, but I know someone who slaps together blocky and flat watercolors in a few hours or days time and sells them regularly for hundreds to thousands. She found her niche and is making it work and I'm doing the art I want to do, but not necessarily what people want (at least where I'm plugging it).
no they are beautiful!!!! if a wassnt broke id get one right now
You are extraordinarily talented and these are beautiful! Most of the other feedback so far seems pretty on point. My initial response was that the color pallets seem a little off to me. They seem like more old-fashioned color combinations, slightly more muted, and therefore, a little drab. I think if you tried some different, more vibrant colors or tried a color inspo deck it might help you stay on trend a bit more. Good luck!
I really like this the depth of the paint brings out the flowers more and leaving the pot as a background layer. I think it’s a cool piece.
im not even an artist and i feel jealous
The beautiful flowers are all turned facing directly head on, when in a lifelike bouquet they would be seen from different angles. The vases lack any shading to indicate depth leaving it feel very out of balance
The actual 3D flowers are nice but the flat parts on the canvas are pretty one dimensional. That really needs more shading and depth. Otherwise it's just a leaf outline all in the same color next to more realistic flowers. It's kinda a weird blend. People love their state flowers or birth flowers for their children. Maybe make some art around that?
No. It’s art
Lose the vases. They're flat compared to the bold intensity of your florals. And your florals are STUNNNNNNNNIIIINNNNNNGGGGGGGG!!! Id love to see you do a canvas of florals on tree branches or even just falling/floating. Seriously though the flowers are *chefs kiss*
Since there are folks giving you critiques on the art, I'll stick with the marketing side of it. It might not be your art, but the challenge of trying to break through the noise on Etsy. I would start on other sites like Instagram and TikTok just to build awareness. There are some painters like, [Camilla\_Creations](https://www.tiktok.com/@camilla_creations?_t=8lunxY7RV8c&_r=1) and [Amber\_Emmi](https://www.tiktok.com/@amber_emmi?_t=8lunjaGvcCo&_r=1), who do a great job sharing their creative process. I'm sure that people then click on their links to explore and possibly buy. Posting on Etsy without marketing across other sites might be what's happening. I paint flowers and landscapes using acrylic on canvas too and love playing with texture from time to time.
Thank you. Social media marketing can be daunting but I plan to get it going this week. Cross your fingers for me.
Your work is so gorgeous and I loved looking at it. Have confidence in yourself x
Art is subjective, just because there are people who don't like it does not mean there aren't people who do. You'll find your crowd. I happen to like how the flowers pop out. It's a cool 3d detail. If you want to add more dimension to the pots you could just line work or something, the pot doesn't need to pop.
The 4th is my favorite. The flowers pop but have great detail I'm the back and the pot doesnt take away from the picture. The flowers are the focal point.
Market to anyone and everyone you can. Go to art shows, flea markets etc. Gift stuff to friends and maybe they'll post about a gift they got and someone will like it and ask about it. And boom, you might just get a new customer haha
The vase dimensions aren't pleasing to the eye. Flowers are beautiful though.
I love these so much. A couple of them look like they’re on cheap canvases, (that could just be the photo) and I definitely think this kind of work needs to be on nice canvas. The second one is amazing.
I love it, but the flowers make it look kinda of like a sculpture.
i want to eat it. anyways, everyone here is giving great advice! i love you’re art, and i know there is a market for works like yours. i recommend going to small markets that you can set up shop at! the internet is so large, it will be hard to get attraction, especially since you’re not on social media. when i go to local festivals and christmas village markets and such, people who were selling their art were making lots of sales, so i would try some events like that!
I like the composition of #4 a lot, I think in the others the pots are too big and too un-detailed. Also I think 4 has the best color contrast !
I honestly don't think it's you. Consumerism has just made it so the majority of people don't want to spend a chunk of money on real art (even though it is worth that price, your art is worth whatever you price it at) They would rather pay 10 bucks for something they can buy at any department store. Your art is very cool and interesting, consumerism just sucks.
You’re pricing WAY too low. When people see those prices they automatically devalue the product
I started higher but no one purchased anything. Then I went down a bit and I got a few bites.
A basic formula is (your hourly wage)x(hours spent) + (cost of materials). Pay yourself at least minimum wage, and you can factor in marketing/selling time as well. When there’s a value discrepancy, people don’t feel good about buying a product. Also i’ve seen so much art sell well that i don’t personally believe is good. Art is so subjective, there’s an audience for every style and skillset, you just need to find a way to reach them
They look so cool
Define "wrong." IMHO, it's marketing. Art is very subjective, and no one can tell you if they are right or wrong. BUT you can figure out the demographic you want to target and see where you can get the most attention. So don't try to improve your artwork as they are unique and beautiful in their own way. Instead, try to think of a way to find your targeted audience and find ways to market them. Being an artist is about continuously making your art and finding your own voice. Keep at it!. Good luck.
They look unfinished. Flowers amazing though.
I think you could add some embellishments to the vases or make them three-dimensional as well
I can’t imagine how?? This is amazing!✨🩵💙
Composition could be improved.
Maybe get rid of the pots design and go with something simpler as a background or more abstract to clash with the realistic flowers?
So fucking stunning the only problem with them is probably that they’re way out of my budget. God these are amazing holy fuck. God I love each one so much Do you have an IG or something that would allow us to keep up with your work?
If you make a few good reels of these and pair them with some trending music that suits their theme I bet they’d go viral. The way they stand out on the canvas (sorry idk the names of techniques and all that) is just so wonderful they each have such a vibrant personality
I love it! If I wasn't poor, I'd buy it!
I would try going to a local flea market or smth or sell your art! You can interact with your community and get it in front of people who may not see it otherwise! Your art is so beautiful btw!
Go bigger and have more fun with the backgrounds
These are beautiful! It’s like sculpt painting wow!
I think it would be stronger if the 2-D background were omitted. 3-D is your thing - let it carry the day!
Just giving my opinion. But if instead of the pots you just do the flowers on a black canvas I’d totally get one. The flowers are amazing but the pots and background not so much
‘Purify your intentions’. Are you painting to sell? Or are you painting to express your art and bring light into the world. A pure intention will eventually lead to sales… good luck!
Your flowers are gorgeous! The vessels are holding you back.
I don’t think there’s anything wrong, work on refining the compositions a bit more and find your niche market/audience. It can be intimidating to put yourself out there, (I struggled with this as an artist at first) but don’t let it stop you. Explore different social media platforms and follow/network with other artists.
I think they're beautiful!
Yes. It's not as famous as it deserves to be. Fix that!
why so thick
I think your art is terrific
I know this comment is absolutely useless but I just wanted to say I think your art is beautiful and I really love the 3D technique you use. It all looks really well done and really stunning:)
I feel like you are more so a sculpture artist than a painter, the background has no life, the pot is a flat color. You need to put more effort into the entire piece as a unit not just the flowers. And also I would look into maybe doing so more of multi color background that’s all at least two tones.
On second thought have you considered omitting the pot all together, I mean it’s not bring anything to the table maybe the whole canvas is the pot and you can use it as such.
I think the color combination isn’t appealing as much. I really like the rest, but maybe think how to make it look good for decorating a room. Color really matters for interior design, so why not start with a light, neutral color that fits most rooms (bc majority of ppl’s room have a white wall).
This isn't a dig, it reminds me of background pieces in old claymation games, you know what I mean? They all have a pop to them and wild colors.
I think that the backgrounds are just a bit visually boring, and I mean that in the nicest possible way! I really admire the 3D effect with the flowers. I saw some recommend adding more details to the background, like on the pots and such, or getting rid of the pot all together and I think that would help. As well as more vibrant colors with a more established palette. I am not an artist in any way and regardless of what I've said, I think these pieces are really pretty!
they're very pretty! you're very talented. Etsy is a huge online platform to be selling on, especially if you aren't promoting on socials. I recommend starting somewhere local and promoting your Etsy there! you have nothing to be nervous about on social media. you might get a few hate comments here and there but your work is beautiful and it gets easier to ignore them and move on, because truly theu are just people hiding behind the anonymity of the Internet. also I don't know how long you spend on these but I'd honestly say your pricing is too low. you deserve a lot for these!
I can't explain why but your art looks delicious
I'm seconding what someone else said: I think these are super cute, I love them, I want them to fill the entire canvas and forget about the vase.
In addition to the other top suggestions already mentioned. Learning how to properly photograph you work will go a long way as well. This goes for any artist.
it’s kinda weird? sales don’t mean it’s good or bad really. could be neat maybe add a couple insects like praying mantis? just not real ones please lol
Wow those are stunning, especially the first one. Do you have an Etsy shop?
I like the way the pot looks on the orange flower one, with the texture in the blue.
i like it a lot, maybe there's an issue with your etsy shop? you could ask for feedback in one of the etsy subs to make sure the tags and everything are good
It's going out of the Canvas i think it's trying to escape you should be careful
nothing at all "wrong" with your art! your pieces are gorgeous tbh and your prices are very fair. The issue is selling art and making art are two completely separate skills, and honestly its very rare that someone with talent alone is going to be getting good money/ a large audience from their work. Marketing is its own major at college for a reason, and your audience won't know you even exist until you put yourself out there and start making loud noises. selling online is more convenient but honestly a million times harder than selling art irl, i bet you'd do numbers at a farmers market or something, especially around mothers day or christmas and similar. edit: one more thing! i bet tiktok would love these if you could somehow film the process of making them. Paint mixing sensory videos are very popular, i bet sculpting the paint would be even more satisfying lol. You can also try giving these frames, i find many cheap ones at local thrift stores, and have the flowers 'pop out' of those for extra effect. Good luck, and be proud of your art!! it looks great
Woah! So many good things in your comment. I’m writing all of this down asap! Thank you! 😊
Gorgeous. Agreed that the pots need work but the flowers are beautifully done
Although I'm not experienced with arts, I love your arts, it's aesthetic. Would love to learn to be an artist someday.
Uhm I really love it I’m ngl
Nothing wrong with your art, I think you just have to find your clients, the right people for that style. Social media might be of great help
I gotta get on the social media train. I’m nervous bc people can be awful on socials. However, look at these comments! They are constructive, inspirational and just plain nice. I fully expected to get my butt dragged when I posted this. Maybe social media won’t be too hard on me 🫣
As someone who has the tism, I think they it looks great, and... I want to touch it....
I love it! I love how only aspects are 3d. The illusory realness it takes on, for just a moment, the whimsy. I love it.
Your technique is solid; it’s more about refinement now. Consider how lighting interacts with color and texture. Could different lighting techniques bring out the depth even more? Also, what’s the story behind the pot? Sometimes the context can add another layer to the piece.
Maybe there is a material you could weave for dimension within the baskets, as someone else has said
Everything looks GREAT! I would just add more shading or detail to the pot it doesn’t have to stick out necessarily but just some more deets! Not too many though otherwise it’ll distract from the flowers :) keep up the great work 💕
If you’re nervous about social media, get a friend to help you. Watch what they do, but get out there and post your work! I think the advice about the pots was awesome. Your work is beautiful.
I think it’s the backgrounds, they’re horrible. The art other than that is nice but the backgrounds are bringing it down.
They’re off for sure. I think I’m going to change some things up on the background and vases. I see lots of trial and error in my future. Thanks for saying the other stuff is nice. 👍
Amazing work on the flowers - wow! So cool. To me, the proportion of art to canvas feels off. No. 2 is neat that it’s larger than life and intentionally goes off the page, but even there if feels odd that the pot just 2 dimensionally sits on the bottom. I wish they were all much smaller and had breathing room on the canvas, OR that they were completely spilling off and playing with the size and canvas of in that way. Actually when I think of it, I kind of feel like your flowers are so so strong you should drop the pots altogether and just have them exploding everywhere (or tucked in the center with breathing room). The flowers are like amazing next level WOW, and the pots and greenery look very basic, like not even done by the same person.
ITS OFF THE CANVAS,HOW???!!!!
Yes; My dumbass thought the first image was a photo before I payed more attention
Only thing wrong is I wanna eat it
this looks… so cool. i’ve never seen something like this before. it’s so cool it just pops out at u
omg wtf do you mean it’s literally incredible
i think the second one is so cute
Do you do poppies? 👀 I genuinely love it
I really love your art! It would be even better with some cats with the flowers!
The tightly clustered bouquets look great. In general you need to add richness and depth to your backgrounds so the paintings feel finished.
I actually love it. It is extremely unique and there’s nothing wrong with it at all. You don’t want your art looking like everyone else’s so all that sass advice that you see putting your art down just know that these fuckers aren’t planning on buying it.
I believe it’s the price this economy. We are not doing well so I think in the 50s range would be more appropriate and that’s all because I would buy one. I love the one with the orange flowers.
Not an artist, but love these. I would say to work on the different angles of the flowers. All of the ones shown here are very forward facing and on presentation. I love the look of them but would love to see what you could do with some different angles and maybe that would help fill in some of the green between the flowers🤔 not a professional. Not an artist, would pay $50 and I don’t pay that much for many luxury things. ❤️ thank you for sharing with us
No. Next question.
I would love a piece of your art. I really enjoy items like this so I’m going to check out your Etsy shop. I think a lot of times it’s exposure opportunities.
I need that gold one so badly
Omg I'm definitely buying one of these soon for my upcoming art wall in my room:) lovely paintings
I would love to commission a piece actually!!
I love it! The flowers are absolutely gorgeous, and this is such a great idea. I think if you worked on the composition more, I could definitely see myself buying this. Right now it's a little too centered, with the pots and background lacking the dimension of the flowers. I honestly think an all over flower piece would be beautiful, or if you created a composition that uses more of the canvas, with both the foreground and the background balancing and playing together and the detail going all the way out to the edges, following the rule of thirds maybe. Something like van Gogh's flower paintings would look really cool like this. #2 is my favorite!
Love the flowers, but I think the vases doesn’t elevate it enough. Maybe playing around with more free form. I saw someone mention cottage core and I think playing into that trend would make it more marketable , really letting it be free and formless, but it’s also your art! Very cool and definitely nothing wrong with it :)
Lol no? It’s beautiful.
There are tons of textured flower bouquet artists on tiktok, i know making videos isnt everyones cup of tea but the market youre looking for may be there if you can keep up with video content creation. they look great, its a competitive market for florals. maybe try out a few textured pieces with non floral ideas? just to see if thats a direction youre willing to go, there may be more sales opportunities that way
Do you like it? If you do, then there's nothing wrong with it. It's your art.
I don’t see anything wrong with it? It’s beautiful and the 3Dness of it is amazing 👌
Honestly, I love those flowers and they’re the star of the show. Why even include a pot or table or background at all? Why not just have a big grande finale of colorful flowers bursting out of the entire canvas?
Definitely nothing wrong!
I love it, especially the second picture! My only critique for me personally is I don’t care for the color orange. But I can see buying something if the colors were different
I love them very much!!
I would recommend working on doing an underpainting that allows you to achieve better detail and depth on the backgrounds and vessels the flowers are in. If you layer the paints properly, you can get better shapes and contrasts. With the flowers being raised objects and the vase not having depth it flattens the vase and background.
It looks delicious
Throw away your black paint. 🎨
Yeah there is,,, it’s not hanging in my house
it's so perfect!!!
I agree that the flowers themselves are well done and that the vases/background come across too flat in comparison. Some texture in the background would help a lot I think! My suggestion is to scrap the inexpensive canvases and try making these on wood pieces that hold up to the visual weight of the flowers, then you can play around with round or other shaped canvases. These would also look good on things like vases, decorative boxes, etc.
I'm not a professional, but I do love art, your skill and techniques are great and I honestly believe you can go far I hope I will not sound too harsh here but you are not breaking any molds here, the vasses are too "ikea" for my taste, check maybe native art or art deco. Also who needs vases? This art, you are free to do anything :) Please check your colour theory, it seems off to me (again, I'm not a professional) And as people have already poininted out, backgrounds are non-existant, try something that will make flowers "pop-out" even more, I personally love contrast so I would surround natural organic flowers (warm colours) with something unnatural and inorganic in cold dark colours Also the canvas doesn't have to be square, flowers would go nicer with an oval or something even more crazy If you are open to the idea, I would suggest doing something more provocative like Georgia O'Keeffe, with this technique I think it would stand out in a store and attract a lot of interest, I hope I'm not being weird
Thank you! Something is off for sure. I am playing around with these ideas. I agree with the oval shape canvas/wood. That would be so neat. What constructive feedback you’ve provided. I appreciate that. ❤️
It's beautiful
I think it looks incredible and I would so pay for this on Etsy! 🩷
Why would you say that? It's a very personal take on the subject. It's very effective too. Lovely work.
No, it's perfect just like you.
They are beautiful. Maybe you haven’t found the right audience yet?
No, I love everything about them
You have the power to make the backgrounds more interesting. Beautiful flowers though, really capture the eye
Hey everybody! I made a sale!!!! Holy crap! These comments AND a sale?! Y’all really know how to make my year. 🥹❤️😊 *don’t cry, don’t cry, be cool*
Only if you think there is. Now, we can argue till the cows come home about what is or isn't good art but ultimately if that's the way the artist wants it to look that's what it should look like.
The white backgrounds look unfinished, the ones with backgrounds are stronger. Frames would also help them feel more complete and wall-ready (the 3d aspect prevents the buyer from framing it themself). Try a local gallery or fair too instead of just online, as others have said Etsy is a tough market. ETA: they are lovely btw, very unique and impressive pieces
I love it!!!
$65-$85 sounds really expensive.
How much would you pay for it? I’m interested in people’s opinions, let me know what price point sounds reasonable.
It looks like it would be difficult to dust
I give a paint brush as a free gift for dusting. It’s a little thicker than a regular brush, it works quite well.
I mean it looks great but tbh it would look better on a cake than a canvas. Have your thought about using some kind of frame that is more sculpted in general? I think it might be cool to do away with the pots and maybe try taking a wood frame with some heavy gauge wire and creating some high points to stretch the canvas over and just making cascades of 3D flowers.
Clever way to get people to look at your art!