12 SIDE HUSTLES FOR ARTISTS TO MAKE EXTRA MONEY

[@MsPoliteRants]

My family and friends don’t want to pay for my art. They expect it as gifts

[@nothere8470]

Griffly Art same

[@rainsmith2223]

I always tell them that they will have to wait for a special occasion like a birthday or Christmas if they want it as a gift and try to explain how much work it is and that I pay for the art supplies I would have to use in a piece. But I am a weak person and love to make gifts so I make a lot for them anyway...

[@wawaoawooa]

:c same

[@SorrensSorrow]

Screw that noise. Ask them how are you going to pay rent if you give it all for free. Pay or go away lol

[@reinhardt43]

Then they are not your market yet.go to your market keep on doing your thing

[@maddar5193]

I'm a v small and young artist (i'm 19 & self taught) and I can definitely say that putting my art out there is really intimidating, I have no idea what I'm doing lol, but what you said at the beginning of the actually helped me a lot. I'm trying to get better at just going for it, why not right? I have a redbubble and some of my goals for next year are to put better designs up and maybe start doing commissions? Anyways, I really like your art and how encouraging & supportive you are in your videos. Thanks for making this video

[@MiraByler]

Maddie, that's amazing you moved forward and made a RedBubble, even though you said putting your art out there is intimidating. I'm really proud of you for doing that! It will get easier as time gets on, so good job to you for taking such a big step forward! Best of luck to you.

[@maddar5193]

@@MiraByler Thank you so much! :)

[@rainsmith2223]

@Maddie Do you have an Instagram account or anything else where people can look at your art besides redbubble ?

[@maddar5193]

@@rainsmith2223 Yes, I used to post my art on my personal instagram but I started an art account recently. I just haven't had the time to post on it yet. want the @?

[@XKeizakaX]

Thank you for sharing this im 18 and im planning to make income from my art hobby (im also self taught)

[@rachedoodles5531]

I love these videos where you just talk about art stuff because I can just listen to them while I work on a drawing or comic page.

[@dianethoroughman9541]

Mira, you should so do a craft fair or convention. You have worked hard on gaining the talent you have and I bet you would be very successful. Also, thank you for this video. When I get better at art I will reference this video.

[@MiraByler]

Thanks for the encouragement! I really should look into trying it!

[@toddlisasmith9512]

Aw, remember when you had such a hard time ending the video? That was so genuine and smooth, not awkward at all! ;)

[@MiraByler]

This just made my day. Hahaha.

[@creativelyrevived2099]

I love this! I have done a craft fair twice and it's pretty intimidating but so fun when people come by and look at your products! The one thing I learned the first time I did one was make sure you have stock, I ran out half way through and had to leave. It was a great problem to have but I would have made more money had I brought more stock.

[@amysuewest3826]

Thank you for putting these ideas out there. You know it will help many artists.

[@victoriamartinez9675]

Love your art! Thanks for the video and ideas! I would love to hear more about these in depth if possible!!!

[@jasperrocks782]

You did in fact help me out on these things, I was thinking of doing some of the things mentioned in this video. You cleared all of my questions and reassured me, so thanks:)

[@jadathebutt7]

Thankyou, this was super helpful. gonna dive in and try some things out now!

[@MichelleLynnFineArt]

You have become one of my favorite KZbinrs! You’re very inspirational!

[@diegovisoso7005]

If you by any chance do portraits I highly recommend you do caricatures for parties or even just commissions through Etsy. Caricaturing has actually gotten me out of emergencies it has paid my bills when I didn't have any money and I needed money on the spot. And now I try to do a caricatures full-time but with the pandemic I am happy to only do commissions

[@AlmightyMeow]

Thank you so much for this video! Im looking to start selling my art in some way and your video was very motivating :) You're great! Thanks a lot!

[@ginistewart9636]

Yes, I would love to hear more in depth information on these! So interesting!

[@mjpete27]

You are a true treasure! MOST of these avenues did not even exist when I got started as an Artist. I am going back to watercolor after doing digital for over 10 years. I even did Computer support to make ends meet when there were not enough "Art Jobs" available. I found your channel through Hullo Alice and I am so appreciative of the tips and encouragement gained from your presence here online. Thank you for your continued presence and positive attitude!

[@AndraMarieArt]

I started doing craft shows to pay for my supplies. I only did one or two locally. I would sell watercolor bookmarks and that alone would pay for my cheap watercolor paper. I always did art and then crafts. And this year I added prints of my artwork to my booth so we'll see how it goes!

[@carolbenavidez2228]

Thank you so much for sharing such useful information!

[@shibbycarro]

LOVED this video! So many great tips. Thank you so much for sharing this information!

[@kimboquirin8207]

This is indeed helpful! thanks for the ideas Mira!

[@bernicedegooijer4230]

This is a very helpful video. Going to get prints for my next craft fair! Thanks!

[@moxtuu]

thank you so much for this information! I got some new ideas and motivation how to find my way of getting my passion for art in line with the necessity of making money for a living. I'm glad I have a part time job to rely on while getting started with art. It is super intimidating but just as you said we just need to find the courage and DO IT Start - now. right now. ok bye got to do the art ❤

[@HarleyWithWings]

This... This is the inspiration I needed. Thank you. 😌

[@ItsLizV]

yes for affiliate links! I try to use ppl's affiliate links whenever I can! It doesn't cost me anything and it means I get to support an artist, love it! This was an awesome video Mira :) Like you said, not many people talk about what options there are for artists. Especially the passive income stuff. People forget that that is an option!

[@EllaPesonenArt]

This was super helpful, I didn't know about the affiliate links. Need to look into that soon! Thanks so much for the tips 😄

[@MoolaSmith]

Thank you so much! You really opened my eyes! I really want to start but just didn’t know anything! Learning a lot! ❤️

[@BE_Art]

😊😊 I needed this video today, Mira. Thank you

[@ktcat8500]

This is off topic but I love your sweater. Thanks for all information.

[@sarahfox5309]

Thank you for this video Mira! I’m a graduating graphic design and web development student and many of these ideas might help supplement my income until I get full-time work. I feel like this video was aimed right at me. I’d love to hear more from you about creating content for places like Creative Market. I know this might conflict with your traditional art on your channel but I find videos like this inspiring. Already I feel like I might have the guts to set up a Patreon or offer services on Fivver.

[@MiraByler]

That's amazing! I hope these things help you. Also, congrats on graduating soon! Sounds like you have an awesome degree!!

[@lexie1238]

Thank you for the info!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@karmjeetkaur2657]

Hey, thanks for detailed video about this topic ❤😊

[@LegacyGrid]

Really needed this, thank you!

[@katchea6515]

I really want to do a craft fair so bad!

[@everythingisnand]

Thank you so much for all the tips! This is very helpful!

[@TotoroLoveingAnimeGirl]

Thank you for sharing info with all of us!

[@creationDragon]

Thank you so much for the advice! I really needed some more ideas to research because I love being creative but i feel drained by my full time job and have been trying to find an alternative way to make money while also enjoying what i do.

[@felinkulus]

Very helpful video, thank you very much! 😊🥰😊

[@rosavidea547]

I litterally thought that the cup you are holding in the notification was washi tape lol :)

[@rae8562]

Rosa Videa same lol

[@MiraByler]

Hahahaha! That would be an enormous roll. At least it's not a decorative roll of toilet paper. Giggle. :)

[@artwithkrys3311]

Same!

[@middle_grade_reader]

I loved listening to this thank you!!!!

[@paranoiarpincess]

This video has inspired me to make another push into my artistic career next year. I have to wait for my new health stuff (the TTP diagnosis and getting it under control) but I, at the least want to push myself into getting a print shop. I'm not sure anyone will want prints of my work, with Inktober, and my dive into succulent paintings before hand, my Instagram followers have climbed significantly, and I'm hoping it's telling. I have thought of making prints in the past (and I have, but no one bought them back then) but I really think that outsourcing that, despite the fact that I always want to do everything myself, and because of my health, would be what's best for me. Besides, I really like the idea of "passive income" lol. Edit: another art avenue I'm personally curious about, is how to get into selling things like colouring pages and the like.

[@SarahNewburyArt]

This is so helpful thank you! Great video- love your jumper too! 😊😍

[@MiraByler]

Thanks!

[@piigeem1366]

I finally got the chance to comment here lol. I have watched this video days ago, and I want to say Wow, Thank you Myra! You've given us the courage :D I love your works, for me they are so calming. Please keep it up!

[@mikesevilla9214]

Love the video lots of useful information thank u

[@IvyLilyCreative]

Great video, Mira! Spoonflower for selling fabric and gift wrap and Creative Market for selling digital assets sound especially interesting so I'll look into those. I like turning traditional paintings and drawings into repeating patterns so those could work on fabric and gift wrap. I'm using Etsy for selling printable coloring pages/books, but I think I could sell them on Creative Market, too.

[@angeliqueroux3017]

This is amazing!!! Thank you!!!

[@eddiepollau4577]

I’m pivoting to a new career in graphic design and I’m pretty terrified of putting myself out there 😅 But I really appreciate your honest opinions and experience. Subbed!

[@SandraDi]

Hi Eddie! I absolutely love graphic design and doing it as a side hustle. I recently opened up an Etsy shop as well with digital products which is doing pretty well :) have you started playing with graphic design?

[@fauzanfairus]

Great video Mira!❤️🌟✨

[@marimendoza3375]

This is an old video but I just wanted to say how validated I felt with what you said at the end :) Different things work for different people and if I make just enough to buy art supplies that’s already a great thing

[@victoriamallon7244]

This was very helpful!

[@lauracampbell8137]

Great video. Wondering if you could do one on just commissions? What criteria you use, what you accept, terms, timeframes, etc?

[@bjwhiteside34]

Great video very helpful thanks

[@melissadeatherage561]

Thank you so much for the advise I am looking forward to trying out some of these options and I kinda knew about these but I wasnt sure how to go about some of them and your advise is very helpful

[@gabbywilliamson76]

Thank you so much for sharing

[@RyanSmith-lu7gt]

You are an amazing artist and huge inspiration I love your videos so thank you so much

[@MiraByler]

Thank you!

[@GraphicKraken]

This is a great video! I would love to know if you have come up with new side hustles since this was made.

[@LindaUrsin]

I've found most of these hard as heck because you have to nail down the marketing of it to get it to work

[@MiraByler]

Yeah, the marketing is sometimes more than 50% of the work. If you enjoy it though, it's worth it. It was really hard for me to get started. I think it took a solid year for me to really nail stuff down. I struggled with being consistent at first too.

[@LindaUrsin]

Yes, it is :) I've been present and consistent for many years (2011 plus, I had a following before that too) and I get it done, even though it's not that fun. The problem is finding the words that work for the people who would buy that kind of art :) I've tried a lot of the "best advice" out there and also gotten coaching. Still hasn't worked.

[@AurorasArtWorld]

Awesome and very helpful!! 💖

[@cetriyasArtnComicsChannel]

Would have liked to hear more Bout your experiences with these. On my end, I'm trying out Amazon merch which is getting crowded, so checking out their printed note books. Skillshare has been good to me too. Patreon has been improving a lot. They have a great blog and KZbin channel.

[@UriyahYasharal]

Subscribed! Much appreciated video. Thanks so much. The days of the "starving artist is a thing of the past"!

[@jackk922]

Hey Mira. Your hair looks beautiful. Your face looks beautiful. Your eyebrows look beautiful. You rock.

[@lovingbritt]

Crazy that some of these ideas are unknown to me. Can you do an in depth process when it comes to shipping your products to people who buy from your Etsy store? I not familiar in shipping items bigger than a letter.

[@bhavishamaisuria1140]

Number 1, I love your videos mira

[@MiraByler]

Congrats to my early squad. You rock. :)

[@reinhardt43]

My first time here I love what I gain from this video now time for action.

[@FunnyandCuteArt]

I love your sweater, super cute :)

[@fortytwocrayons3485]

Thank you 🎨👌🏼🌈

[@itshaleyrg1802]

I'm a space artist. I used to use acrylic paint but I'm gonna move onto spray paint coz it gives my space paintings a more 3D effect. :)

[@lock3580]

I've been really sad about my future and not knowing what i would do cause the only thing i do okay at is art and im not even that good (but i can practice heh.) This just gave me a light, thank you so mucb for this video💕

[@MiraByler]

I'm glad this video was helpful for you. 💜 You are not alone. I totally affirm you wanting to do art!

[@justthoughts8872]

I wanted to know if I can sell my art simultaneously on other sites too

[@NinjaOfTheKyeboard1]

I think KZbin also works because you're not obligated to have tutorials, you can just go time lapses of artwork.

[@oceanebezault7982]

Thank you for this vidéo. Since I'm sick i reconverted myself with my first love: art. So i try To learn more english To understand this sort of vidéo ! You are one of the artist who inspire me and thank you for those advices. ( but KZbin seriously ? I really have To show my.... oh no! I'm not able to do that...I hope i will not need! Please little god of the poors artists please no vidéo ! 😁😁) Sorry for my english and kiss from France

[@RenadBattawi]

Thank you very much 😍 it's really helpful because I want to jump into that as soon as possible 💓🙆🏻

[@bitofnonsensecreations705]

Pretty informative thankyou

[@katherinegrace3694]

Your hair looks so cute! (P.S. the sweater is cute too)

[@astraeakaley7331]

Love this video

[@Tramikins]

The Duncan Family omg hiiii

[@astraeakaley7331]

Tramikins lol heyyyy😂

[@andreagiles9944]

Hi I love your vids😍😍😍❤❤❤❤

[@MiraByler]

Thanks!! 💜

[@andreagiles9944]

@@MiraByleryour welcome

[@pintarmas2024]

Thank you :)

[@gabbywilliamson76]

Where did you say to go to do fabric or wall art?

[@MLyonArt]

Thank you for this video. I'm an art student and I'm loving every minute of it. But there's always that doubt in the back of the mind, what if this all leads to nothing? I can paint and draw so many images but then what? They sit in my house and collect dust? But I'm driven to create. I changed my Instagram from a private couple posts every few months to a public mostly art driven couple posts a week, at least. And it's becoming popular. (Popular for me, at least! 😂) So, I feel like it's time for a next step. More of these videos would be fantastic, if you're of a mind to do them.

[@MiraByler]

I think it’s completely normal and understandable to ask yourself that question. In fact, sometimes the fear driven from that very question motivates me to stay on top of things and market my work. You’re doing the right thing by advertising your work on Instagram! I shared somewhere else in the comments, but I’ll share here too. It took me about a solid year to get started and build up my Instagram, Twitter, Etsy, etc. Everything fluctuated so much at first. There were weeks where I couldn’t keep up with making and shipping prints, and some months where I’d only get maybe 2 or 3 orders. It was confusing and discouraging at first, but it was a really great time for learning! I look back at the beginning steps of starting my art business and cherish all that I have learned. You can totally do it!! 💜

[@MLyonArt]

@@MiraByler Thank you for taking the time to reply and for all your help for your following artists. It's much appreciated!

[@kittykatsfc13]

Awesome love 💕 i know the biggest booboo i do is put things off and i need to quit that now! i love all ur help 🥰🥰🥰

[@hghayhay7]

Mira, do you have any tips for a graphic designer that wants to work at home??

[@bitofnonsensecreations705]

What kind of printer do you use.

[@MiraByler]

I use a Canon Pixma Pro 10. :)

[@Sylscast]

Loving this video... very informative. A quick question about affiliate links... if I click on a link but then switch countries or go type in the Canadian amazon address, will you still get a commission? I love supporting other artists, but often, what I want doesn’t ship to Canada or has crazy shipping. Ok... back to the video 😊

[@MiraByler]

That's a great question! I'm not sure. I'll pin this in case someone else knows the answer!

[@cynthiaemerick9517]

tfs this good info. Please link the companies you referenced for our access. TY.

[@MiraByler]

I listed the companies in the description.

[@WildPortraitArtist]

These are so so helpful! Thanks Mira! :D Just a cheeky question as I'm a very small art KZbinr, when you got your first brand deal, how many followers did you have? And do you approach brands for your brand deals or do they come to you? I'm curious because I have a little under 5k subs at the moment and not sure when would be too early. I'm a little nervous about approaching brands!🙈Thanks!

[@MiraByler]

I don't remember how many followers I had when I got my first brand deal, but I think I was approached first. Something that really helped me was to make sure I had a website with my portfolio on it. I need to update it at the moment, but I have gotten quite a few opportunities from that. Usually brands will find your KZbin channel, but may want to see your portfolio as well! If you want to approach a brand, I would totally suggest making a media kit to present to them as well! I hope that helps. Also, congrats on being close to 5k! That's quite a big milestone. :)

[@WildPortraitArtist]

@@MiraByler ahh I see, I've had products sent to me before but never a proper sponsorship deal. I guess I'll cross my fingers then that someone gets in touch with me hehe 🙈 My portfolio definitely needs sprucing up a bit. I would have never thought of something like a media kit! That's so so helpful! Thanks so much for your advice and thanks for the grats! :D

[@Sylscast]

What would a media kit include? Sorry, it’s. New term for me.

[@harrietparnell8177]

Also with Etsy you can work with print on demand companies like printful and printify so it’s like redbubble except the flat price is cheaper. I’ve done this with Etsy and make more money than I do on redbubble even with less sales than redbubble. :)

[@ThatB4ever]

I cant stop talkin about art once i start it poors out i luv how theres so much emotion and uniqueness about each piece and u can think of 3 dif images of sunset in dif colors and combine or tweek dif things or use dif textures n utencils and in art 2 me theres no wrong piece of art but im a perfectionist. If i make a tiger and one eye pupil is a slight biger then the other ill rip it up. I want to start sellin and sharing my designs in any shape or form. But im not a people person im not the 1 to show my face or convo to a fone camera 4utube media. N i wanna figure out a way to feel comfortable but get my art n out there ive dont numberious projects through out my town n friends n fam to school outside wall art to graffitti name tags to landscapes portaits people n pets im rambling sorry how did u feel bein on camera n startin brand new. I rarely vidoe call but mayb cause art gets me so relaxed n in my mojo lol

[@Niqua10023]

I need help bad and always wanted to sell my work. I’m need a tight spot

[@SandraDi]

Hi there! Have you tried maybe listing your services on Fiverr? Or even selling digital products online? :) I would also suggest starting an instagram account for your business to showcase your work! I hope that helps :)

[@monikaramgopal7307]

Great video Mira and you are looking very beautiful

[@Adubbs06]

OMG IM EARLY 19 likes AHHHHH I LOVE YOU AND DO YOU REMEMBER ME FROM ANOTHER VIDEO I COMMENTED ON ANYWAY I LOVEE YOU SO MUCH ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💜💜💜💜💜

[@MiraByler]

Aw, welcome back! It's good to have you here!

[@Aintusamongus]

Question, if yu know.. if I setup a website for my art, and sell it, do I have to include my business in my taxes???

[@MiraByler]

Yeah, you will have to file taxes for it at the end of the calendar year. It's not too bad though!

[@Aintusamongus]

@@MiraByler okay, thank you so much!

[@rosavidea547]

Also love your shirt ssooo cute!!!

[@MiraByler]

Thanks!

[@rosavidea547]

Mira Byler your welcome can you do a how to fill a sketchbook video

[@Rachel-wg9co]

First things first, thank you so much for this amazing video. Second things second, what was up with the zooming ? I don’t know if I’m the only one who noticed, but it would slowly zoom on your face for no reason and then go straight back to the way it was before.

[@MiraByler]

The zooming is intentional. That way it's not the same boring perspective the entire video. A lot of people do that for long talking videos, so I'm trying to experiment! :)

[@Rachel-wg9co]

Mira Byler ah ok! I’m not used to it. I guess the change in perspective can be nice, but I don’t mind long static shots either. Feels more personal and chit-chatty

[@l1ltecc33]

Do you know any kinda website to sell your own art without shipping them?

[@poks5660]

Hi I just discovered your channel. I'm looking for something to earn from and art is my chosen source. I learned a lot to what have you said. I just hope when i put out ny art out someone would have a interest in buying them. I'm also self thought hope I can earn from arts. I'm broke rightnow and feel burden to my family specially since I'm kinda bit sick. I hope if start youtube I could have people to watch me do stuffs.

[@divabluemsp7637]

Early 194t h like 💕💕💕😂

[@jazzy8391]

Do you have any tips when you are doing some of these things with no fan base? or marketing and getting no sales?

[@MiraByler]

I would suggest to keep posting on places like Instagram and art amino to build a following. It takes time, but it’s definitely worth it!

[@paulinatheartist6795]

hi, i want to start my own etsy shop how much does it cost

[@katiesmith7900]

paulina the artist there’s a KZbinr called Tara Lee, she makes skincare products and stuff but has tones of really help videos about Etsy.

[@SkamppGaming]

Thank you Mira!!

[@JennaGetsCreative]

I haven't earned a single penny from Red Bubble yet 😭

[@margaretscrazycraftylife423]

Jenna Gets Creative lol same.😂😭

[@isapisa3275]

Hi I'm 12 and I would like to sell my art, but I'm scared people won't believe I made it because I'm 12. Could anyone give advice?

[@swiitchy511]

💘 💘 ❤ ❤