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About Teodor

A gallery built for artists, with respect.

Teodor is a working gallery, backed by someone in the artist's corner. Some of our creators are minors. Some are neurodivergent. Some just need someone they trust to handle pricing, orders, and shipping. Teodor is built around that support, so every artist can focus on the work.

Every piece on the site is made by a real artist with their own style, point of view, and pace. A guardian — a parent, caregiver, support worker, or other trusted adult — handles the business side. The work is the headline. Our job is to make the rest easier.

Why Teodor exists

Many of our artists have vibrant, distinctive bodies of work, but the practical side of selling art — pricing, invoices, emails, shipping, dispute handling — can be a barrier to turning that work into income. That barrier is even higher when the artist is a minor, is neurodivergent, or simply prefers to focus on making rather than admin.

Teodor exists so that real artists can make real income. A trusted adult, the guardian, handles the business and communication. The artist keeps the creative control.

How the guardian model works

Guardian

A parent, caregiver, support worker, or other trusted adult who manages the creator's profile, pricing, orders, and communication.

Creator

The artist whose work is shown. They decide what to make, what to sell, and how they want to work.

Buyer

Anyone who commissions a piece, buys an original, or purchases a print. Buyers talk directly to the guardian about timing and details.

Studio

A simplified, PIN-protected view where the creator can see their own work and progress without needing to manage the full dashboard.

Why buyers can trust Teodor

  • Guardians are verified account holders. Each creator profile is linked to a real guardian who manages the account.
  • Money supports the creator. Sales go to the creator and their guardian household; the platform is built to put income in the artist's hands.
  • Clear communication. The guardian is the point of contact from inquiry through delivery, so expectations are managed upfront.
  • Respectful framing. Teodor is not a charity project. It is a marketplace where skilled artists are paid for skilled work.