There are several ways we can put our skills to use in the online world and still make a good income from it. In this digitized era, many opportunities for artists that were not there before have presented themselves, and we should take advantage of them. We can present our work to target audiences, advertise, market, and sell our work through different online platforms. Let us look at some of the tips for making money online as an artist.
Create print on demand art brands
You can create print-on-demand arts and sell them online, or you can sell posters depending on your niche. You can put on designer tote bags, t-shirts, baseball caps, bucket hats, and so much more. As an artist, you are given the creative freedom of putting your original twist to the design. The artist can put these designs online and, depending on how popular they are, order for them to be printed.
A print-on-demand business just requires good designs by the artist and the remaining process does not require much from you. The company you choose to do the printing will do the rest, including shipping to the customers, at an affordable rate. This is a great and simple way for an artist to make money online.
Coaching other artists
Several people on the internet look for mentorship on the skills they are attempting to develop or advice on how to become better in talents they already have. If you have a good grasp of a certain skill, you can offer coaching classes to other people in that field. An example is offering vocal lessons online if you are a great singer.
Many online platforms support such endeavors, and all you need to do is get an audience through proper marketing of your abilities. You can set up a Youtube channel where you offer these lessons or offer real-time coaching on the skill. You get to set your working times and charge what you think is right.
Get into art blogging
Starting an art blog is a great way to make money online as an artist. You can do reviews of top art galleries on your blog, serving as a guide to where people can find great art. As an art blogger, you can also share ideas on design, painting tips, the best types of canvases for different kinds of paint, and so on.
A niche blog may require a lot of input at the start to garner an art-loving audience for your content, but once you get a good number of people reading your blog, it is pretty smooth sailing from there. Interesting blogs attract a lot of online traffic, paving the way for advertising, affiliate marketing, and sponsors. People and companies can pay you to promote their art and related products on your blog. You can also market your art on such a blog.
Participate in online art competitions
There are several art contests posted online by different organizations with great rewards. Some are singing competitions, design, drawing, and writing. If you believe in your artistic skill, you can participate in these competitions and win some money.
Winning online competitions will not only get you money, but the winner is also bound to get a lot of recognition for their skills, and this could open other doors for them. They are bound to get opportunities to showcase their talents on other avenues. Other people may want to hire them for their skills or buy their art which can get a good amount of money. The online world offers endless opportunities to thrive artistically.
Sell your artwork
The online arena has provided several platforms and the needed audience for artists and their products. You can sell whatever art you do, from paintings, sculptures, drawings, and beadwork. You can create sites exclusively for your artwork, where you post your art and their prices.
People navigate and find the art they need. For quicker results, an artist may want to consider using online platforms that are already established. It might take longer for potential customers to stumble upon an independent site. Social media can be a great place to sell your artwork, the numbers are there, and people can easily find your work.
