Side hustles for artist
There are many ways that artists can make extra income with their art, some examples include:
- Selling original artwork: Artists can sell their original pieces to collectors and art enthusiasts.
- Selling prints: Artists can make reproductions of their original artwork and sell them as prints.
- Licensing artwork: Artists can license their artwork for use in products such as clothing, home decor, or stationery.
- Teaching art: Artists can teach art classes or workshops to others, either in person or online.
- Participating in art fairs and exhibitions: Artists can participate in local art fairs and exhibitions to showcase and sell their work.
- Creating and selling digital products: Artists can create digital products such as e-books, courses, or printable templates, and sell them online.
- Making and selling merchandise: Artists can make and sell merchandise featuring their artwork such as t-shirts, bags, or phone cases
- Commission work: Artists can take custom order or commission work such as portrait, mural, or logo design
- Creating and selling virtual products: Artists can create and sell virtual products such as digital stickers, avatars or game assets.
This list is not exhaustive and many artists combine several strategies to diversify their income streams.
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