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Sell art online

Sell art online with Gelato

Create and sell art online with no minimums, global shipping, and an easy-to-use design tool.

Locally produced and effortlessly integrated with Shopify and Etsy. Try it today!

4.8 / 5

based on 605 reviews

Create designs, sell your art, grow your brand

Customize products with ease

Gelato’s product designer makes customizing merchandise a breeze, while the mockup studio lets you bring products to life with just a few clicks.

Fine art giclée printing

With gallery-ready giclée and premium quality paper, you can make products that stand out in a home, or feel at home in a gallery.

Build your art brand

Turn your artwork into an original art brand by offering a variety of products that feature your designs. Great for emerging artists, independent artists, and established successful artists alike.

Make money with art online

Creating beautiful art is hard, but selling it shouldn’t be. Gelato makes it easy to put your art on a t-shirt, sweater, tank top, tote bag, canvas print, and more, all with a simple interface and design tool.

How to sell your artwork online with Gelato

Connect your store to Gelato

Integrate easily with platforms like Shopify, Etsy, or WooCommerce.

List your products for sale

Add customizable items such as t-shirts, posters, mugs, or phone cases.

Customer places an order

Gelato automatically fulfills the order by routing it to a nearby print provider.

Producing your goods & shipping

The product is printed, packaged, and shipped directly to the customer.

Try print on demand with Gelato today

*First order discount is capped at a maximum of €50

The artist's choice for art prints

See how artists around the world are using Gelato to bring their ideas to life with our art prints

Woman in yellow shirt holding paper, standing in front of a colorful, abstract mural with floral and geometric patterns.

Woman holding two large paintings in a rustic art studio with wooden beams and corrugated metal ceiling. Text reads "Chantal."

Woman drawing in a sketchbook, surrounded by text promoting a limited-time print release. Background features green patterned wallpaper.

Woman sitting on a green couch with a laptop, pointing up. Text reads, "I am starting my art store." Artworks displayed on the wall.

Decide what to sell online with Gelato

Original artwork

Selling one-of-a-kind original artwork is a common way for artists to make money. Building a strong online presence and growing your fanbase helps make those pieces more valuable.

Art print reproductions

Print-on-demand lets you commercialize high-quality prints of your work. Not only does this drive up the value of the originals, but it lets you earn from new products at the same time.

Merchandise

Artists and creators of all types find success printing logos and artwork on mugs, t-shirts, and hoodies. Anything you can sell online or offer at live events or art fairs is valuable to fans.

See why artists trust Gelato for their art prints

★★★★★

The Pigeon Letters

"I’ve dealt with printing myself, I’ve dealt with other print on demand, and I just haven't loved the results.

The paper quality alone from Gelato is making me so excited to get these added to my shop."

★★★★★

Kayla Carlile

"When I unboxed the poster print, the first thing I noticed was the quality. It’s printed on very thick and sturdy paper—it’s not just a poster, it feels like a real fine art cardstock.

Most importantly, after editing my design in Gelato, the final print perfectly captured the bright, vibrant colors of my original painting."

How we've helped businesses like yours

"When you're ready to scale beyond your current limits, you need a partner who's already helped thousands of businesses unlock the growth they were searching for"

★★★★★

Kayla Carlile, Artist

"I personally recommend Gelato because they have the widest range of wall art options I've seen, including canvas prints with the wood frame already on it, and other options like printing on aluminum and wood."

★★★★★

Peggy Dean, The Pigeon Letters

"The print is lovely—the colors look beautiful and rich. From sketchbook to print, it is pretty accurate. You can see the nice texture and even the brush strokes as I painted them."

★★★★★

Natacha, CoconuTacha

"My sample art print arrived and it is beautiful. The print quality is perfect—it's so colorful, on nice thick paper, and the quality is lovely. I'm very happy with how it turned out."

Versatile wall art for every space

Posters

Premium framed posters

Canvas

Aluminium

Acrylic

Foam

See how creators like you are scaling their business with Gelato

Graphic titled "Creator Conversations" with "Elder Emo" text. Features Mike A., CEO & Founder of Elder Emo, smiling in a photo.

Elder Emo builds a brand with a beat and turns passion into profit

"Gelato was the best print-on-demand provider I found — fast, smooth, and perfect for turning passion into a side hustle."

Mike A - Elder Emo

Yosemite Climbing Association scales their non-profit

"Doing print on demand with Gelato is so perfect for us — the delivery is amazingly fast, the quality is excellent, and it runs super smooth."

Jim T - Yosemite Climbing Association

Why creators choose Gelato for print on demand

See how Gelato compares to other print-on-demand providers. From global delivery speed to sustainability and customer support, Gelato gives you the tools to grow faster

Feature	Benefit	Why it matters
Global production network (140+ partners in 32 countries)
Global production network (140+ partners in 32 countries)	Local production, worldwide reach	Sell globally while reducing delivery times and costs.
No inventory needed
No inventory needed	Zero stock risk	Products are made only when ordered, lowering upfront investment.
Sustainable production
Sustainable production	Lower carbon emissions	Eco-conscious customers prefer brands that minimize shipping waste.
Fast and reliable delivery (40+ logistics partners)
Fast and reliable delivery (40+ logistics partners)	2-5 day shipping in many regions	Competes with global retail standards like Amazon.
Wide product catalog
Wide product catalog	Apparel, wall art, mugs, stationery, and more	Expands revenue opportunities with diverse offerings.
E-commerce integrations (Shopify, Etsy, Amazon, TikTok and more)
E-commerce integrations (Shopify, Etsy, Amazon, TikTok and more)	Seamless store connection	Easy to start selling where customers already shop
AI-powered creator tools
AI-powered creator tools	Smarter design and faster setup	Creators can launch products quickly with professional quality.
24/7 customer support
24/7 customer support	Always-on assistance	Sellers get reliable help across time zones, reducing downtime.
	Benefit	Why it matters

Join Gelato today and let us help you scale your business globally. Faster, smarter, greener

Sell art online FAQs

How much does Gelato cost?

Gelato is free for everyone to use, whether you’re selling art online, ordering posters, or creating custom clothing. You only pay for what you sell, and there is no order minimum or inventory to worry about.

How do I promote my art business?

While the specifics of promoting your business and making money selling art online will vary depending on your niche, there are a few things every artist can do to spread the word. Selling art on your own website or through an online gallery is a good way to start, especially if you use Gelato to launch your own online store. You can also talk about your work on social media with other art lovers.

How do I sell my art independently?

The best way to sell your own art is to launch an online art store. Gelato’s print-on-demand service makes it easy to take original artwork and add it to a variety of products, including high-quality posters, prints, and clothing. You can then sell these on your own website, through branded web stores, and anywhere you interact with customers online.

Can you sell original artwork print-on-demand?

Yes. To start selling art online all you need to do is add your work to the Gelato design maker, choose a product to print on, then use those designs to sell online.

Is it difficult to sell art prints online?

Gelato simplifies the process by giving you an easy-to-use design maker for creating art, a full catalog of products you can print on, and intuitive print-on-demand tools that let you sell creations in seconds. Start selling drawings online, sell your paintings online, or just grow your brand by offering different products with your logo or design.

How does product pricing work?

Prices for each product you create are shown just before you click through to the designer, including shipping. You will also see a price listed at the top of the screen during design.

How do I sell fine art prints online with Shopify/Etsy?

To sell fine art prints online, you need to set up a store on a platform like Shopify or Etsy, use a print-on-demand service like Gelato, to handle printing and shipping, and market your products with high-quality images and clear descriptions.

Gelato vs Printful for fine art - what’s different?

Gelato and Printful are both popular print-on-demand services, but they differ in pricing, product range, and global reach. Gelato focuses on providing a wide network of local print partners for faster, more cost-effective international shipping, while Printful offers extensive branding customization options.