You need brains. And an endless number of different attempts and failures. Time and money spent. Being able to read and write in basic English or being able to use a translator. Can't do it? I sympathize. And banging your head against the wall with questions: "How do I do this specifically for me? What works specifically for me? Why?" after another attempt to do so.
They also say you need to learn. For perpetual students, this is sheer beauty. They study without a break. And they think that because they study, they'll make money. But that's not true. You don't study, you acquire information. Those who immediately take action and do things learn. Then they do it again and again. Then finally understand how and why it's done. And do it again.
Smoothly transitioning to my favorite point: self-discipline. Consistency and discipline. If you don't have that, you have serious problems. Discipline and consistency have nothing to do with your temperament, mood, the color of the walls in the room, marital status, or waist size. No self-discipline? You have problems. And you shouldn't even start a business.
What's quality education? It's acquiring skills. Creating a biography, a package of photographs, videos, tags, and more. Skills can be learned.
Discipline and motivation. And it already comes from within you. It's not treated or learned until you're pushed against the wall so hard it's impossible not to do it the way you should and want to. Almost all artists start thinking and doing only when they're really pressed to avoid disaster and have something at least. So on all sorts of training for the trained, they scare them and shove their noses into what's been done. I hope this isn't about you.
And only a very small fraction of artists think and do, even when they're doing well. To make it even better and even more. Preferably not just for themselves, but for others, and even strangers. That's why they are their own motivation, happiness, and joy. That's about me. Maybe it's about you too.
You need to be able to take photos of paintings, write descriptions, choose tags again and again. You can redo them endlessly. Quickly compose and type texts, watch successful masters, set prices, communicate with curators and clients. Know how to attract and retain attention. Monitor exhibitions and galleries. Understand how customer flows on websites work.
If you come up with the bright idea to hire a specialist and you don't understand the essence of the process, you'll just quickly throw away your money. So you'll have to figure it out yourself. Even if you're one of those who say, "I'm an artist, a creative person, I'm a girl." Constantly do this. Do and analyze. And do it again. You need to be able to ask the right questions. And be honest with yourself.
As you can see, there's nothing complicated about selling your paintings. And also, for those who haven't been scared off, offended, or run away so far. Business isn't about "learning," and it's not about "how to sell 10 paintings in a month" and not about "believe in yourself and positive thinking." It's about putting everything through your actions, drawing conclusions, engaging your brains, and applying it to yourself.