I found this interesting article on artrepreneur it’s now easier than ever to sell your artwork on your own. But, if you want to start selling your work directly, you need more than a website and a payment processing account. Whether you sell your work for $100 or $10,000, you’re now operating as a business and should start acting like one. This means creating and maintaining documentation to protect you, your business and your work.
Here are three necessary art business documents you need to facilitate sales, meet your legal responsibilities and safeguard your work.
1. ARTWORK BILL OF SALE
In order to sell your artwork, you will need to provide a Bill of Sale. The Bill of Sale, or invoice, is one of your most important business documents. Artwork in physical form is considered personal property, and therefore a transfer of title will be necessary in the form of a Bill of Sale. This also functions as a record of the transaction for both the artist and the buyer of the artwork and will be used later on when you file taxes. Specific requirements for invoices can vary from state to state, so be sure to double-check with your local or state government when drawing up your artist Bill of Sale
