Dance like no one is watching Paint like you don't need the money- 7 Alternative sources of income for artists career

Dance like no one is watching and paint like you don't need the money!
,This is what everyone tells. Is it so easy to paint carefree when there are bills to be paid and food to be on your plate?, is what I hear from many artists who have to run home with their art.
Whenever I see an art, the artist, hear them I can feel the pressures, the feelings of anxiety the loose talk, the thoughts of selling, trying to bargain..
Leave aside all this may be difficult but I am afraid there is no way out. Your emotions and feelings are immediately transferred to the buyer who will repel more from you and of course your art, which is what you do not want. Meditation and positive talk helps to ease out your emotions and calms your senses.
It is also advisable that you definitely find a different source of income,especially in the beginning of your artist career when making art is more and sales few. Study art but paint only originals.Each one must try to find their own path, inner souls longing,  and make a place in this world. You are unique God made you so, do make yourself so.
Sharing seven alternative sources of income you as an artist can earn while your art soars the sky! 
1) Make small art on paper. Yes this way it will be that you invest less and also can sell in at cheaper rates. The beginning years with making art you will need to hone your skills and that will only happen by making loads o art. Make small!
2) Offer art garage sales at family or friends functions. I have not done this but most artists mention to having good sales at such events. Also with the emotional factor friends, family, neighbors do come up and support your art.
3) You can sell prints of the large canvas paintings that you have made. This will allow you to keep your original art prices high and also give you some cash.
4) Start teaching. no better way than to start teaching art to those who wish to learn. of course nowadays You Tube is roaring with tons of art videos on art techniques and art styles. Yet, the ground level advice still works. People still wish to learn from artists, so if you are an Arts graduate with a BFA degree, go ahead and share your skills and earn. You can also take up a teaching job, but don't forget to keep painting for your self.
5) Making posters and advertisements, some artist love to make drawings and catchy cartoons. I also did in the beginning making digital thirst designs and quotes with art. Didn't earn as they would always copy the designs and then say they didn't like anything. That is the part of my journey!
6) You can sell art prints from reputed online sites, especially Fine Art America rules in matter of  selling world wide art prints and art merchandise products. check my portfolio for more than 500 original art images Fine Art America Rizwana Mundewadi
7) Write and earn through Google Adsense. That may not give you loads of money as you don't know how this works but if you are persistent you can earn part time cash. Keep writing on interesting subjects for you niche and you will have your share of readers. Even You Tube has the option if you wish to earn by posting informative interesting videos. I have not earned this but have my You Tube Channel the Red Pilgrim.
8) How about part time painting odd jobs with neighbors,friends and relatives, yes, I do paint furniture, old metal stands and just about anything can be upcycled and made brand new, share your skill and you may get orders too. Over the past many years I have repainted furniture, wooden chairs, cabinets, made tea table tops with tiles and even hand painted old tree branches as home decor items, few of which still rock at our home entrance since year 2000!

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