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Your Art Is A Spell
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Episode 6
Season 1
Over 60 ways you can make money as an artist
Your Art Is A Spell
Season 1 Episode 6
Are you tired of the "starving artist" stereotype? Feeling trapped between your creative passion and paying the bills? You're not alone. Many artists struggle with turning their talents into sustainable income, but it doesn't have to be this way!
Season 1 Episode 6
Are you tired of the "starving artist" stereotype? Feeling trapped between your creative passion and paying the bills? You're not alone. Many artists struggle with turning their talents into sustainable income, but it doesn't have to be this way!
Today's episode tackles creative people's biggest challenge: making real money from your art without selling your soul.
Tune in to discover:
- 💼 Why the traditional employee mindset is killing your art career
- 💰 The secret to unlocking multiple income streams at once
- 🎨 How to get paid for work you're already doing (but giving away for free!)
- 💻 Why digital artists are making more than ever in 2025
- 🌱 The mindset shift that separates struggling artists from thriving creators
- 🔑 Which income streams require the least effort but generate the most cash
I've compiled 60 proven ways artists are making money right now, from traditional gallery sales to cutting-edge NFTs, from teaching to licensing, and everything in between.
Ready to transform your creative passion into a thriving career? Check out my latest episode of "Your Art Is a Spell" where I reveal exactly how I became a full-time multi-passionate artist – and how you can too!
Introduction
00:00:00 - Opening and welcome
00:00:16 - Introduction to the episode topic (making money as an artist)
00:00:36 - Teasing the 60 ways to make money as an artist
Mindset Section
00:01:11 - Mindset shift from employee to artist
00:02:18 - Decoupling time and money as an artist
00:03:42 - Personal story about choosing art over traditional work
60 Ways to Make Money as an Artist (by category)
00:05:00 - Teaching and Education (ways 1-5)
00:05:31 - Grants and Institutional Funding (ways 6-10)
00:06:06 - Traditional Art Sales (ways 11-15)
00:06:35 - Digital and New Media (ways 16-20)
00:07:14 - Design and Commercial Work (ways 21-25)
00:07:44 - Performance and Speaking Opportunities (ways 26-30)
00:08:20 - Writing and Publishing (ways 31-35)
00:08:45 - Subscription and Membership Models (ways 36-40)
00:09:10 - Crowdfunding and Community Support (ways 41-45)
00:09:39 - Art Services (ways 46-50)
00:10:12 - Specialized Artistic Services (ways 51-55)
00:10:40 - Magical and Spiritual Art (ways 56-60)
00:11:24 - Production and Direction (additional ways)
00:11:35 - Collaborations and Cross Promotions (additional ways)
00:12:10 - Random additional ideas for making money as an artist
Closing Thoughts
00:13:01 - How to approach the list without feeling overwhelmed
00:13:52 - Advice about contracts and negotiations
00:14:36 - Personal story about turning down a bad contract
00:15:43 - Final encouragement about possibilities as an artist
00:16:26 - Preview of next week's episode
00:16:48 - Outro and call to action
00:00:00 - Opening and welcome
00:00:16 - Introduction to the episode topic (making money as an artist)
00:00:36 - Teasing the 60 ways to make money as an artist
Mindset Section
00:01:11 - Mindset shift from employee to artist
00:02:18 - Decoupling time and money as an artist
00:03:42 - Personal story about choosing art over traditional work
60 Ways to Make Money as an Artist (by category)
00:05:00 - Teaching and Education (ways 1-5)
00:05:31 - Grants and Institutional Funding (ways 6-10)
00:06:06 - Traditional Art Sales (ways 11-15)
00:06:35 - Digital and New Media (ways 16-20)
00:07:14 - Design and Commercial Work (ways 21-25)
00:07:44 - Performance and Speaking Opportunities (ways 26-30)
00:08:20 - Writing and Publishing (ways 31-35)
00:08:45 - Subscription and Membership Models (ways 36-40)
00:09:10 - Crowdfunding and Community Support (ways 41-45)
00:09:39 - Art Services (ways 46-50)
00:10:12 - Specialized Artistic Services (ways 51-55)
00:10:40 - Magical and Spiritual Art (ways 56-60)
00:11:24 - Production and Direction (additional ways)
00:11:35 - Collaborations and Cross Promotions (additional ways)
00:12:10 - Random additional ideas for making money as an artist
Closing Thoughts
00:13:01 - How to approach the list without feeling overwhelmed
00:13:52 - Advice about contracts and negotiations
00:14:36 - Personal story about turning down a bad contract
00:15:43 - Final encouragement about possibilities as an artist
00:16:26 - Preview of next week's episode
00:16:48 - Outro and call to action
🎨 GRAB YOUR NOTEBOOK! This episode is designed to be a resource you'll return to again and again.
💫 NEXT WEEK: Join us for an interview with Eva Aguila, multimedia artist and founder of Coaxial Arts Foundation.
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Remember: Your art is a spell, and it will change your life and the world around you.
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