To comment to the other persons idea on promoting an avi shop:
I remember when I wanted to sell my art I didnt make a thread (lazy)
But what I did was put my BEST pic in my sig and I would say right under the picture "Selling avi art for 500g" This is back when I just wanted practice instead of money. Of cousre I got lots of tips but thats not the point.
The proper place to advertise an avi shop, in my opinion, is the GD.
They absolutly LOVE art and since there isnt really competition for customers there...its the perfect place biggrin