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Best Books for Artists Who Want to Sell Their Work

You make art, and now you want to sell it, right? The normal 9-5 job isn’t for you, as what matters to you is that you start making a living from what you love to do! But it may be challenging as making art frequently starts out as a hobby and it can be difficult to transform it into a career which you can actually make a living from. But it CAN be done! There is no ONE method to transforming your art hobby into a creative career, although it’s a move many aspiring artists have gone through quite successfully. One of the easiest ways to learn how to make a living from your art is through other people’s experiences, like you’ll find in these best books for artists which guide on different approaches you can take to sell your work. (This post contains affiliate links which means I may…

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Websites & Blogging for Artists

Email Newsletter Ideas for Artists

So many artists struggle with what to send to their email subscribers, at times myself included! Some artists won’t even start an email list because they just don’t know what they would send. But that won’t be you, with these email newsletter ideas for artists! The truth is, there are so many things artists can email their subscribers about, and yes, they really do want to hear from you. What can you share? Well, some email newsletter ideas for artists include things like: new work, upcoming shows, sales, behind the scenes, mentions in the press and/or on other blogs, and more! (And I’ll get to that “more” part in just a bit…) But first, let’s break it down: why would you want an email list of your patrons and/or potential patrons? First and foremost, these are people who have essentially said, Hey! I love your work! I would like to…

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Learn to Use Procreate and Create Digital Art That Sells

Lately my husband and I have been talking about selling almost everything we own and buying an RV to travel, live, and work full time on the road. As an artist (with a TON of art supplies, huge blank canvases, etc.) the idea of getting rid of all of that, quite frankly, made me a little sad. But then I started working more and more digitally, and I love it, and I can create digital art that sells (and sell it passively) from anywhere!     (This post contains affiliate links which means I may make a commission if you click through and purchase. You can click here and a new tab will open with a full explanation.) Luckily, all I (or anyone else!) needs to create digital art that sells (in my Etsy, RedBubble and Society6 shops) is my iPad Pro, Apple Pencil and an app called Procreate. But the…

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Artist Interviews

Selling Art Passively Online with Artist Basia Stryjecka

So many artists are interested in selling art passively online, but there are few who do it successfully. So today I’m grateful to bring you this interview with artist Basia Stryjecka of Little Valley Studio. Her art is lovely, as well as her story!     (This post contains affiliate links which means I may make a commission if you click through and purchase. You can click here and a new tab will open with a full explanation.) Selling Art Passively Online: Meet Artist Basia Stryjecka Jules: First, please tell us a little bit about yourself so we can get to know you.  Basia: I’m originally from a small town in Poland called Zaklikow. It’s a quaint place surrounded by nature. As a child I spent most of my days roaming the forest, swimming in lakes and eating strawberries from my grandma’s garden. It was a place that would feed my imagination….

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Artist Interviews

Artists Making Passive Income on RedBubble: Meet Carly Watts

I absolutely love to interview artists making passive income on RedBubble (and other print on demand sites), and this interview with artist Carly Watts is no exception!     (This post contains affiliate links which means I may make a commission if you click through and purchase. You can click here and a new tab will open with a full explanation.) Artists Making Passive Income on RedBubble: Meet Carly Watts Jules: First, please tell me a bit about yourself, ie. Where you live, any schooling, how long you’ve been making art, your favorite medium(s), favorite artists/influences, and when you started to sell your art online?  Carly: I’m Carly and I’m an Illustrator and Surface Pattern Designer based in Sheffield, UK. Sheffield is a fairly creative city with some lovely galleries and public spaces. The biggest gallery here is actually set inside the Winter Garden which is a huge glasshouse filled with amazing…

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An Artsy Etsy Gift Guide

If you have an artsy friend or loved one, but you’re still not sure what to give them this holiday season, fret no more! This Artsy Etsy Gift Guide has 15 gift unique and fun ideas your creative friends will surely love. From art, to DIY crafts, to creative fashion accessories, home decor and more… check them out!     (This post contains affiliate links. Not sure what that means? You can click here and a new tab will open with a full explanation.)     How sweet is this Strawberry Moon Watercolour Illustration Art Print by Elle Sorridente? According to the artist it’s “Perfect for stargazers, dreamers and anyone with a love of our beautiful mystic neighbour.” And I could not agree more!     This DIY Kit and Pattern: Geometric Icosahedron Himmeli from CalculatedCrafts is perfect for those artsy friends who love to make crafts. The kit comes with everything you need to…

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Tools I Use to Create Art and Designs to Sell Passively

Ever since launching Art Sales on Autopilot (my free email course about how to sell your art almost 100% passively) I’ve been getting questions about what tools I personally use to create art and designs to sell passively. Because I sell art and designs in a variety of styles, I think you’ll find some helpful tips here, no matter how you yourself are currently making art.   (This post contains affiliate links which means I may make a commission if you click through and purchase. You can click here and a new tab will open with a full explanation.)   Tools I Use to Create Art and Designs to Sell Passively: My Abstract Watercolor Paintings     One of my favorite things to make are abstract paintings. I consider myself more of a “creative explorer” than an artist, and there’s really nothing like creating abstract work that makes me feel that…

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These 15 Etsy Sellers’ Product Photos Will Make You Jealous

If you’ve been selling on Etsy for any length of time, or have even been thinking about selling on Etsy (get your first 40 listings FREE right here), you likely know that having stellar product photography is going to set you apart from the crowd and will likely lead to more sales. But maybe you’re just not sure how to improve your pwn product photos. Well, while these 15 Etsy sellers’ product photos will make you jealous, I’m really sharing them so you can learn from them. (This post contains affiliate links which means I may make a commission if you click through and purchase. You can click here and a new tab will open with a full explanation.) That certainly doesn’t mean steal their ideas! It means that by looking at other amazing and powerful photos, you can learn what you like, what you don’t like, what will fit your…

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Why I use Printful to Drop-ship My Art (and More!)

When I first started selling art online, I was only selling originals. But when I realized how easy and fun it is to sell prints (because people can buy them at the fraction of the cost of an original) I started looking into how I could make and sell prints. I looked at local print shops, as well as buying my own, high-quality, large format printer (so I could go bigger than an 8″x10″). I ended up buying my own printer, thinking that the cost per print would be lower. But let me tell you: archival ink is expensive! (And so is high-quality paper!) As I learned more about “passive income” I realized that using a print on demand (or POD) drop-shipper for prints was really the way to go. So today I want to tell you about why I use Printful to drop-ship my art (and more!)    …

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10 Books for Professional Artists (and those who want to be!)

Being an artist can be a lonely business. Not only that, even if you were lucky enough to go to art school, it’s likely that they didn’t really teach you about the business side of your art career. That’s why many of us turn to books, blogs, and other artists to try to figure it all out. And that’s also why I’ve put together this collection of 10 books for professional artists, and those who want to be!     (This post contains affiliate links which means I may make a commission if you click through and purchase. You can click here and a new tab will open with a full explanation.)   Starting Your Career as an Artist: A Guide to Launching a Creative Life by Angie Wojak and Stacy Miller 2. Making It in the Art World: New Approaches to Galleries, Shows, and Raising Money by Brainard Carey 3. Art-Write:…

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