Singulart: My experience as an artist

My name is Sabine Runge and I am a passionate artist from Munich. I have been a member of the Singulart platform since the beginning of 2024 - but before that, access to the online gallery was denied twice. With this post, I would like to share my experiences and personal impressions of the online art gallery Singulart with you. Discover below the advantages and disadvantages for both art lovers and artists in connection with using the Singulart platform.

About Singulart - the online art gallery

Singulart is a renowned online art gallery that provides a platform for artists from around the world to showcase their work to a global audience. The Singulart platform was founded in 2017 and has since grown into a leading online art gallery that brings artists and art lovers from around the world together .

What is particularly impressive is the large number of female artists who present their works on the platform. At 49%, their share is significantly higher than the average in the art world.

The gallery offers a diverse selection of artworks in different styles and techniques, from paintings to sculptures and photography. Through innovative technologies and curated collections, Singulart enables art lovers to discover and acquire contemporary artworks by talented artists without having to visit physical galleries.

With a user-friendly interface and a dedicated support team, Singulart creates an inspiring and accessible online platform for artists and art lovers alike.

Singulart: The registration process at the online art gallery

At Singulart, the admission criteria are demanding to ensure high quality and selection. Only recognized and carefully selected artists have access to the platform.

Unfortunately, this means that talented artists who can paint brilliantly but are still new to the art market may not yet have access to Singulart.

Registering on the Singulart platform is the first step to presenting artworks to a global audience. It is important to complete the profile in full and write a meaningful artist introduction to showcase the personality and artistic vision. Once the profile has been created, approval is given by Singulart in order to be able to actively operate on the platform.

A crucial aspect of the registration is to upload high-quality photos of the paintings or artworks to the artist portfolio. These photos are essential to attract potential buyers and present the works in an appealing way. Therefore, it is recommended to ensure that the photos are professionally taken and show off the details and colors of the artwork to their best advantage.

Once registered, you can log into your artist account, manage your artworks, participate in exhibitions and benefit from the sales opportunities on Singulart.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of Singulart for art lovers?

Benefits of Singulart for art lovers

• Diversity: Singulart offers a wide selection of artworks from talented artists from all over the world, featuring different styles and techniques.
• Accessibility: Art lovers can visit the platform from the comfort of their home and discover artworks without having to visit physical galleries.
• Inspiration: Through Singulart's curated collections and current trends, art lovers can discover new artists and artworks and find inspiration.
• Purchasing options: Singulart offers a secure way to purchase artworks directly from the artists, without going through galleries.
• Community: The platform enables art lovers to exchange ideas with other art enthusiasts and participate in discussions about art.
• No direct fees: There are no direct fees for the buyer. However, I would like to draw your attention to the point “Hidden costs” in the Disadvantages of Singulart for art lovers section.

Disadvantages of Singulart for art lovers

• Authenticity: Since artworks are viewed online, it may be difficult for some art lovers to judge the true quality and appeal of an artwork without physically viewing it.
• Shipping Risk: When purchasing artwork online there is always a risk of damage during transit, although Singulart makes every effort to offer secure packaging.
• Personal contact: Some art lovers value personal contact and interaction with artists and gallery owners, which may be limited on online platforms like Singulart.
• Hidden costs for the buyer: Singulart includes shipping costs in the price of the artwork. In addition, the artists usually increase the actual sales price so that the sales commission of over 40% for a sale via the platform actually makes economic sense.
• Higher prices than buying directly from the artist: The prices for artwork and shipping are usually higher when buying an artwork through Singulart. Buying directly through the artist's online shop or another direct channel is cheaper for art buyers and more sustainable for the artist.

Singulart offers a variety of ways to explore artworks and expand one's artistic horizons. It is important for art lovers to weigh up the pros and cons.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of Singulart for artists?

Benefits of Singulart for artists

• Global presence: Singulart enables artists from around the world to showcase their work to an international audience, resulting in greater visibility and reach.
• Marketing: The platform offers artists the opportunity to sell their artwork directly to art lovers without having to rely on a physical gallery, which greatly expands their marketing opportunities.
• Community and networking: Singulart provides a platform for artists to connect with other creatives, inspire each other and learn from each other.
• Management and Presentation: Artists can create their own profile and artist portfolio to professionally present their works and further advance their art career.
• Transparency and fairness: Singulart offers transparent information about sales, commissions and conditions, which gives artists trust and fairness in their collaboration.

Disadvantages of Singulart for artists

• Restricted access for newcomers to the art scene: This means that talented artists who can paint brilliantly but are still new to the art market do not yet have access to Singulart.
• Competition: On a platform like Singulart, which showcases a diverse range of artists and artworks, it can be difficult to stand out from the crowd and get discovered.
• High commissions: Singulart charges a high commission on artworks sold, over 40%, which can affect artists' earnings. However, the level of sales commission is standard for art galleries in the industry - whether online or offline.
• Dependency: Artists are somewhat dependent on the platform to showcase and sell their artwork, which can create limitations.

Singulart offers many opportunities and benefits to showcase artworks to a wider audience and to advance one's artistic success. It is important that artists weigh the pros and cons and decide whether Singulart meets their individual needs and goals as an artist.

Singulart: My conclusion so far as an artist about the online art platform

After two of my previous attempts to apply as an artist on the Singulart platform were rejected, I finally succeeded in early 2024. My application as an abstract artist was recognized by Singulart and I was accepted as an official artist to offer my paintings on the platform.

Unfortunately, I have not been able to record any sales in the following six months (as of June 2024). I feel like I am getting lost in the crowd of talented artists on the Singulart platform.

So far, I've had more success with Instagram and my own online shop - even though it's challenging to reach the "right" target group for my paintings.

I would like to invite you, as an art lover, to explore my online shop on this site and treat yourself to the luxury of beautifying your rooms with one of my abstract paintings.