Artists are creative people and often freedom-loving. They need a "wind of change", new impressions, emotions. However, work and freedom were previously difficult to combine. With the advent of the Internet, a new field of activity has opened up for artists.
Artists on the Internet: the pitfalls of self-employment
Today, many artists successfully work on the Internet. They make good money, can afford to travel a lot and support their family. However, this lifestyle is fraught with many pitfalls that you need to prepare for.
First, independent activity will require organization and concentration. As you become your own boss, it’s important not to relax and postpone work. Only in this way will you begin to receive good material returns.
Second, be prepared for precarious earnings. At least in the first months of independent work. Regardless of the chosen direction of activity, it will take time for your name to become known and recognizable in professional circles.
Third, get ready to learn new things. For example, to create a good website, you need to know the technical side of the issue. Choosing computer graphics, you need to perfectly understand the working programs, etc.
If you have free funds, you can order a website. Otherwise, take your time to leave your stable workplace. Gradually "prepare the ground": study site building topics, programs, popular areas, etc.
How to make an artist
There are many ways for artists to make money on the Internet. If you do not want to get away from the real drawing, take a look at the interactive art salons, which sell the works of modern masters of pencil, pastel and brush. Sign a contract, and your works will add to the "shelves" and become available for purchase.
Artists who can clearly explain and explain the nuances of their work can try their hand at learning. The first option is to create your own courses. For example, in the form of a blog, website or disc for sale. The second way is to give online lessons. Drawing today is very popular and fashionable (a kind of mainstream), so there will be many who wish.
Self-promotion skills are required to be successful on the Internet. Feel free to offer your services on thematic forums, social networks, in the comments. Also start a resume page with examples of work.
If you are ready to learn new things, master computer graphics. You can post the created images on numerous microstocks, where designers, webmasters, publishers, designers, etc. are looking for images. To make money stable, you need to create a large portfolio, define your style and work with several resources at once. If your images will be liked by consumers, within three to four months you will feel good material support.
Pay attention to the kind of Internet exchanges for artists. There you can find orders for remote work. However, be patient and ready to compete.
