We artists dream of making a living from our passion, but the reality of a creative career often involves hustling for commissions and selling one-of-a-kind pieces.
While these are essential parts of an artist’s income, building passive income streams can provide financial stability and allow you to focus more on creating.
Passive income for an artist means creating something once — whether it’s a design, a tutorial, or a digital file — and then earning money from it repeatedly over time with minimal additional effort.
The key is to leverage your existing work and skills in new ways.
Here is a brief guide to transitioning your art into a passive income stream.
1. Sell Digital Downloads
Pier Mural. Digital painting. Sold to Indiewalls. Hotel California.
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