Putting Drew’s Paintings on Products

How it started

I started playing with the idea of putting Drew’s paintings on products after making a bunch of mugs to give out at one of his birthday parties. To my surprise, everyone loved them! These items turned out to be fun gifts for my family, and I even kept some for myself. It’s a bit sad to see one of his paintings go, but it allows me to keep a piece of his art with me.

The Challenge of Dropshipping

The challenge I have faced is the lack of time and money to do it locally and send the products myself.   It didn’t seem a viable option for us. That’s when I discovered dropshipping. Through trial and error, I have learned a few things about this process. It can be a nightmare to keep the integration between WordPress and the dropshipping companies in sync without it becoming labor-intensive.

One of the main challenges is finding reliable dropshipping partners. The quality of some companies’ products can be terrible, so I have been continuously ordering and testing different options. It’s been quite a journey, and I plan on sharing more about it in a blog or something similar.

The dropshipping company that has been easiest to work with only recently started doing pop-up stores for those who don’t want to create a website.   The fact that they are so new, does not allow me to categorize products outside of the way they have them categorized so I find it hard to provide a selection that is easy to navigate through. However, I think it’s the best option for the current status of this journey.

Support Drew’s Art

If you want to support Drew and his artwork, feel free to purchase something from one of the sites below. I am constantly working on improving this experience, so hopefully, it will become a much better process in the future. Thank you all for being here and showing your love and support!