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@Rupali Embry Thank you Rupali😊

Hi all. I've Already introduced myself, but I figured I'd do it again because once I looked at the seven-day activity challenge, I'm somewhat out of sync. But I probably will catch up rather quickly because most of the things I've done already. However, as I mentioned earlier, my name is Eric. I'm in central FL, but originally from a small town in North Carolina. Lumberton, to be exact. I'm a member of the indigenous people of the Lumbee tribe in that state. The reason I want to sell art on eBay is because I'm sick and tired of painting for all these years and just continue to build up inventory that no one has even really seen. I get lots of comments and compliments on my work, but as Corbellic summed it up, it does no good just to sit in the corners and just gather dust, so I'm going to give it a go. As I grow older and my career in the theme park industry, design, and corporate world approaches its conclusion in a few years, I feel it's time to transition into something I have enjoyed for most of my life. And that's the painting. My goal isn't really to target a number just yet, but it would be nice to get an extra 2K a month. I think that I can do that at some point as we get through this journey together, and my current time that I can commit to; aside from my freelancing & consulting work is probably 20 to 30 hours a week for now. And that's probably working all crazy hours around the day. I have one main fear about starting: investing my time, money, and resources only to struggle with motivation later on. However, I believe this is the best time for me to pursue this endeavor. I am hopeful that, eventually, it will help sustain me during my retirement years.

@Corbellic Studio Absolutely. Thank you sir. Will be great to speak to you live soon😊

@Ashley Mower Thank you Ashley😎

@Corbellic Studio thank you sir😎

I've been looking at a lot of recent sales on eBay, focusing on what sold just today. I've noticed a wide variety of styles selling at different price ranges, with no particular theme or intent. There were many that had some sort of animal or abstract approach, however. On average, prices are at or below $50, and many of the typical sizes range from 9 by 12 inches to 12 by 24 inches. I've seen a few pieces sell for over $100, with one painting, in particular, selling for $300. This painting caught my eye because it had a whimsical style inspired by a song without directly resembling it. The piece that sold for $300 featured two reindeer playing football, aptly named "Reindeer Games." This title adds a fun touch to the seasonal theme, likely motivating buyers since we are in December. The colors are cool and subtle, evoking the feeling of being outside in the cold while the reindeer enjoy themselves, unaware of the spectators nearby, whether they are us or the rabbits on the side. I would love to explore a whimsical style, perhaps by reimagining a vintage IP character through a Cubism art form that evokes nostalgia with its color palette. Additionally, I might create a similar piece that captures that nostalgic feel but features classic black and white imagery from a film but painted in vivid color as if it came straight out of The Wizard of Oz. I hope that makes sense.)