Welcome to the AM site greyalien.
Starting to do metal art work with the economy the way it is, not the best time. As Brad mentioned first you need to make some art and see if it is really what you want to do. Making metal art is a lot different from just working. You will have to remember that you are the boss of your work and that if you want to make money you have to be very dedicated.
Now where to make the money off of your art really depends the price range you are looking to sell and the size of your pieces. Commission work can be a lot of fun and challenging. There are a few websites that you can belong to (cost money) that will send you notification of bids for public art commissions. Right now not much going on in that area. Art fairs require a good amount of inventory along with all of the other items for booths. Here is a good site about art fairs. http://www.artfairinsiders.com/
I would suggest for now is just have fun making your metal art. Give it away to friends and relatives, let people see and enjoy. Word of mouth is the best advertisement.
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Welcome to the AM site
Welcome to the AM site greyalien.
Starting to do metal art work with the economy the way it is, not the best time. As Brad mentioned first you need to make some art and see if it is really what you want to do. Making metal art is a lot different from just working. You will have to remember that you are the boss of your work and that if you want to make money you have to be very dedicated.
Now where to make the money off of your art really depends the price range you are looking to sell and the size of your pieces. Commission work can be a lot of fun and challenging. There are a few websites that you can belong to (cost money) that will send you notification of bids for public art commissions. Right now not much going on in that area. Art fairs require a good amount of inventory along with all of the other items for booths. Here is a good site about art fairs. http://www.artfairinsiders.com/
I would suggest for now is just have fun making your metal art. Give it away to friends and relatives, let people see and enjoy. Word of mouth is the best advertisement.
www Metalrecipes -- heat and beat to the desired shape, repeat as necessary.
warren